Memorial honors Handler for service on board of trustees

By Chad Williamson

Above, Neal Handler, left, is presented with a token of appreciation for his 12 years of service on the Memorial Board of Trustees by Memorial CEO Chip Hubbs. Handler took part in his final meeting Thursday night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Stepping down after 12 years on the Memorial...

FHS’ Eger ties for eighth during D-II boys state golf tournament

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Cole Eger of Fairbanks prepares for his tee shot at the Firestone Country Club in Akron. The Panther senior tied for eighth place during the Division II boys state tournament. (Photo submitted)

FHS’ Eger ties for eighth during D-II boys state golf tournament

By Tim Miller

October 16, 2024

Cole Eger of Fairbanks shot a two-round score of 154 during the boys state golf tournament that was held at Firestone Country Club in Akron. The Division II tournament was conducted Sunday and Monday....

North Union girls soccer squad edges West Jeff for first-ever tournament win

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North Union’s Kale Keigley prepares to launch the only goal of the match at West Jefferson. The Lady Cats’ 1-0 win marked the first post-season victory in the program’s history. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union girls soccer squad edges West Jeff for first-ever tournament win

By Bob Putman

October 16, 2024

The end of the 2023 season for the North Union girls soccer team came with a double-digit loss to Bloom-Carroll in the first round of the sectional tournament. Coach Bill LeRoy, however, said he saw a...

Journal-Tribune names high school football players of week

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Journal-Tribune players of the week are from left, Waylon McDaniel, Marysville, Nate Russell, Fairbanks; Nick VanHoose, North Union, Awsom Mitchell, Triad; and Grant Horne, Jonathan Alder. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Journal-Tribune names high school football players of week

By Tim Miller

October 16, 2024

The Marysville Monarchs got back in the winning column with last Friday’s 42-14 victory over Thomas Worthington. MHS (2-6) did so with a stout running attack that finished with 481 yards. Waylon McDan...

FHS grid squad looks to continue successful stretch

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Ryker Green races past a Mechanicsburg defender. The Panthers will host West Jefferson on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS grid squad looks to continue successful stretch

By Tim Miller

October 16, 2024

For the past several years, the final four games of the regular season have been “Murderer’s Row” for the Fairbanks High School football team. The lineup of Mechanicsburg, Northeastern, West Jefferson...

Monarchs will host Olentangy Berlin during final home game of season

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Collin Wimmers (28) picks up yardage against Thomas Worthington. The Monarchs will take a 2-6 record into their final home game of the season on Friday against Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)’

Monarchs will host Olentangy Berlin during final home game of season

By Tim Miller

October 16, 2024

The team that knocked Marysville out of the 2023 playoffs is up next for the 2024 Monarchs. Friday evening’s contest will be the final home game of the season for the Monarchs. MHS will take an overal...

UCBDD levy crucial to Harold Lewis Center future

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Editor's note: This is the second in a week-long series of stories detailing local issues and candidates appearing on the Nov. 5 ballot.

UCBDD levy crucial to Harold Lewis Center future

By Mike Williamson

October 15, 2024

The Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be on the ballot next month and its director, Kara Brown, said this levy is crucial for operations of the Harold Lewis Center. “The levy is so...