Drunk driver alleged to have nearly hit deputy at the fair

By Mac Cordell

A local man is facing a sixth drunk driving charge after he nearly ran over a deputy at the Union County Fair.
Phillip Salmons, 50, of 11007 Watkins Road, Marysville, has been indicted by the Union County Grand Jury. He is charged with one count each of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endan...

JA Pioneer cagers top Tecumseh; remain at top of Kenton Trail Division

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Noah Hess goes up for a jumper in this file photo. Hess tallied 21 points during JA’s win at Tecumseh. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

JA Pioneer cagers top Tecumseh; remain at top of Kenton Trail Division

By Tim Miller

January 14, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys hoopsters maintained their first-place slot in the Central Buckeye Conference Kenton Trail Division. They did so with Saturday’s 56-42 victory at Tecumseh. The score was knotted ...

Mitchell becomes Triad’s all-time victory leader in school’s wrestling history

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Triad’s Awsom Mitchell (red) secures a double leg takedown on Dublin Coffman’s Gavin Mehl (grey) during the quarterfinals at 175 pounds. Along with claiming first place, the senior Cardinal is the all-time leader in career wins at Triad with 161 varsity victories. (Photo submitted)

Mitchell becomes Triad’s all-time victory leader in school’s wrestling history

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 14, 2025

History was made for Triad’s boys wrestling program over the weekend. Awsom Mitchell is no stranger to the spotlight showing skill and versatility in every sport in which he participates. On the wrest...

Monarch grapplers place second during Triad Invitational

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North Union’s Heath Ferguson (bottom) tries to get a takedown on Marysville’s Gabe Earles (top) during the quarterfinals of the 157-pound division. The Wildcat went on the place third in the weight class during the Triad Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Monarch grapplers place second during Triad Invitational

By Bob Putman

January 14, 2025

Wrestling teams from Marysville and North Union joined host Triad on Saturday for the Triad Invitational. The Monarchs finished second overall with 143.5 points. Dublin Coffman was the tournament cham...

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Home field advantage

By Chad Williamson

January 13, 2025

About 4,000 people walked through the doors of the Marysville High School Sunday as the host site for the OAC Cheerleading State Championships. Roughly 80 teams put on 104 performances during the all-...

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Milford could get help on infrastructure

By Michael Williamson

January 13, 2025

Officials are going to look at Milford Center this year for possible grant funding oppurtunities. Thomas Perry, with the Community Development Consultants of Ohio, told the county commissioners recent...

Panther cagers maintain hold in OHC North Division race by beating West Liberty-Salem

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Holtz Maine of Fairbanks has an easy layup for two of his 12 points against West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Panther cagers maintain hold in OHC North Division race by beating West Liberty-Salem

By Tim Miller

January 13, 2025

The boys basketball teams from Fairbanks and West Liberty-Salem have developed quite a rivalry, especially in recent seasons. The Panthers and Tigers generally rank at the top of the North Division in...