Richwood Council approves newest police officer

By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette

The Richwood Village Council met for its regular Monday night meeting and Mayor Scott Jerew swore in Officer Evan Martindale. He was hired as a part-time police officer for Richwood and received his first commission as an officer. He lives in Delaware.
Lt. Jim Hill, who sat in the meeting for Police ...

2024-25 season looks promising for Jonathan Alder boys bowlers; lettermen return for girls

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Jonathan Alder’s boys bowling team is pictured from left, front row, Gavin Murphy, Drew Damron and Frederick Bluhm; back row, Braden Warren, Jaiden Henderson, Grant Headings, Aiden Frazier and coach Rusty Walter. (Photo submitted)

2024-25 season looks promising for Jonathan Alder boys bowlers; lettermen return for girls

By Tim Miller

December 9, 2024

The 2024-25 season looks promising for Jonathan Alder’s boys bowling team. The Pioneers return the top six bowlers from a team that finished second in the Central Buckeye Conference (14-3 record) and ...

Alder swimmers feature returning letter winners

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Members of Jonathan Alder’s swimming team are from left, front row, Gwyneth Davis, Emmerson Edwardsand Megan Ahner; second row, Emily Wheelbarger, Jenna Murphy, Leah Roseberry and Leyla Ruth; third row, Eliza Shuping, Henry Drewes, Katie Bumgarnder (head coach), Ashton Kennedy and Lily Schneider. Not pictured, assistant coach Kaitlyn Vaughn. (Photo submitted)

Alder swimmers feature returning letter winners

By Tim Miller

December 9, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s swimming program will number nine girls and a pair of boys for the 2024-25 season. Returning lettermen and their event specialities are as follows: -Ashton Kennedy (senior): middle di...

Lady Pioneer hoopsters have new head coach

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s girls varsity hoop squad is pictured from left, front row, Kallie Sajdyk, Alaina Reynolds, Maryn Tanferi, Kennedy McGrath, Delana Dietrich, and Teagan Whitaker; second row, Isla Beatty, Caitlyn Boggs, Izzy Griffin, Natalie Walker and Natalie Hess; third row, assistant coach Scott Dietrich, Caroline Timberlake, Ava Catanella and head coach Natalie McGrath. (Photo submitted)

Lady Pioneer hoopsters have new head coach

By Tim Miller

December 9, 2024

A new head coach greeted Jonathan Alder girls basketball players this past summer. Natalie McGrath has taken over the program since Allen Eggleston left to become the girls head coach at Olentangy Ora...

Veterans return for Jonathan Alder boys hoop squad that captured district title

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Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity basketball team is pictured from left, front row, Danny Bentley, Ryan Mark, Noah Hess, Seth Hostetler, Ben McCain, and Trey Bentley; second row, assistant coaches Thomas Urban and Scott Heiss, Alex VanBuren, Will McCullough, Brady Sweet, head coach Derek Dicke and assistant coach Jackie Santa-Emma; third row, Reed Jackson, Garrett Bauer, Byron Byerly, Sam Cramer, Chase Muetzel and Blake Adkins. (Photo submitted)

Veterans return for Jonathan Alder boys hoop squad that captured district title

By Tim Miller

December 9, 2024

The 2023-24 season was special for Jonathan Alder’s boys basketball team. The Pioneers (16-10 overall) captured the first boys hoop district championship in school history. JA also posted a 5-5 mark i...

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Holiday inflatables

By From JT Staff Reports

December 6, 2024

With the passing of Thanksgiving, holiday light and inflatable displays, like the one above on Sixth Street, are starting to pop up around Union County. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens) --

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Woman charged in scissor attack

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

December 6, 2024

A Plain City woman could be facing as many as 16 years in prison after allegedly using scissors to assault a family member. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Chereese Lisa Lillard, 32, whose co...