Mill Creek all jammed up

By Sam Dillon

A log jam that was first spotted in 2006 near Waldo Road has grown to more than 900 feet long and five feet tall causing problems with drainage in the county. (Photo submitted)

900 feet of trees, debris impeding natural flow
Mill Creek has a problem, a 900 feet long, five feet tall log jam near Waldo ...

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TIF sees resistance at Jon Alder

By Mike Williamson

October 24, 2024

A couple of Jonathan Alder school board members spoke against a proposed tax agreement in Madison County. Although the measure ultimately passed on Monday, it was done by additional board members who ...

News

Justice named acting sheriff

Is running unopposed after beating incumbent in primary

By Mac Cordell

October 23, 2024

Former Union County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Justice has been named the new acting sheriff, a position he will assume effective Nov. 1. At Wednesday’s meeting, the Union County Commissioners unanimous...

Loss to DeSales brings Jonathan Alder volleyball season to end

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Peyton Hanna (20) goes for a light touch over the net during the second set against the visiting Lady Stallions. The junior Lady Pioneer notched 11 kills and five blocks in the team’s loss to St. Francis DeSales. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Loss to DeSales brings Jonathan Alder volleyball season to end

By Aleksei Pavloff

October 23, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s volleyball squad concluded its 2024 campaign by losing to St. Francis DeSales in a four-set ordeal. “I think it is safe to say I can’t digest it right now,” JA coach Allison Reule sai...

Local gridders named players of the week

Sports

The Journal-Tribune’s high school football players of the week are from left, Braydon Wiedmann, Fairbanks; Collin Wimmers, Marysville; Jace Schrock, Jonathan Alder; Wyatt Arver, North Union; and Awsom Mitchell, Triad. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Local gridders named players of the week

By Tim Miller

October 23, 2024

Fairbanks came through with a victory over West Jefferson last Friday evening. In doing so, the Panthers kept Union County-area teams from landing a big goose egg in the won-loss ledger. FHS improved ...

Sports

Fairbanks MS gridders end perfect season with shutout over West Jeff Roughriders

By Tim Miller

October 23, 2024

The Fairbanks Middle School football team finished a perfect (8-0) season with a 33-0 triumph over West Jefferson. The offense tallied 326 total yards, while the defense yielded only 62. Aidan Hafner ...

MHS looks to wrap up regular season with win at Darby

Sports

Monarch Waylon McDaniel goes after the ball against Olentangy Berlin. MHS will wrap up the regular season at Hilliard Darby on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

MHS looks to wrap up regular season with win at Darby

By Aleksei Pavloff

October 23, 2024

Marysville High School’s football team will wrap up the regular season on Friday with a trip to Hilliard Darby. Both teams have struggled this season. The Monarchs will take a 2-7 record into the cont...