Schmenk to be county’s first female commissioner

By Mac Cordell

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Union County will have its first female commissioner.
Voters have selected Christiane Schmenk as Union County Commissioner.
According to unofficial results from the Union County Board of Elections, Schmenk, a Republican, earned 16,187 votes, about 71 percent, while Democrat Tiffanie...

NU Lady Cats stay poised down stretch to defeat Olentangy Berlin

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North Union’s Kennedy Harrah (25) sifts past Olentangy Berlin’s Cami Elliott (42) during the second half of action. The Lady Cat notched 22 points during the team’s road win over the Bears. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU Lady Cats stay poised down stretch to defeat Olentangy Berlin

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 15, 2025

North Union’s girls basketball squad showed poise in the face of adversity Monday evening. That ability gave the Lady Cats enough of an edge to overtake Olentangy Berlin (9-5), 51-49. Led by Kennedy H...

JA grapplers capture Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational

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Jonathan Alder’s Rayce Watson (right) headlocks his opponent during a tournament earlier this season. The sophomore Pioneer took first place at this year’s Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA grapplers capture Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 15, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys wrestling team took first place at its Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational over the weekend. The Pioneers earned the first-place trophy, scoring 238 team points. Big Walnut took the runn...

Monarch swimmers place first, second during competition against Berlin, FHS

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Patrick Filbert of Marysville competes during a race in this file photo. The MHS boys defeated Olentangy Berlin on Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarch swimmers place first, second during competition against Berlin, FHS

By Tim Miller

January 15, 2025

Marysville’s boys swimmers turned back Olentangy Berlin 101-70 on Monday evening. Berlin won the girls competition with 121 points. Marysville finished second with 38 and Fairbanks tallied 11. Results...

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Utility move would drive up city costs

AT&T wants cities to pay for moving lines during projects

By Mike Williamson

January 14, 2025

Marysville officials are supporting efforts to stop a proposed tariff change on utility line relocation costs that would shift the burden to municipalities. After a last-minute addition to the agenda ...

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...