Behrens top Picker during not-so-great week of guesses

By Michael Williamson

It wasn’t a super week of selections for the Pigskin Pickers.

Publisher Kevin Behrens posted the best record at 4-2.

Everyone else was .500 or below.

Managing editor Chad Williamson, however, has regained a one-game edge on sports editor Tim Miller.

Williamson posted a 3-3 record and stands at 61-15 f...

Jonathan Alder pummeled by Bellefontaine

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (5) catches a 30-yard touchdown pass from Grant Horne during the second quarter of action. The senior tandem connected for the only score of the game for the Pioneers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder pummeled by Bellefontaine

By Aleksei Pavloff

October 19, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s football squad is on a three-game losing skid after falling 49-7 at Bellefontaine Friday. The Chieftains (7-2) took advantage of costly JA mistakes which could be seen on the first se...

Special teams play big role in MHS’ grid setback to Olentangy Berlin

Sports

Marysville’s JJ Henry goes up for a pass against Olentangy Berlin defenders. The Monardchs fell 48-13. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Special teams play big role in MHS’ grid setback to Olentangy Berlin

By Chad Williamson

October 19, 2024

Special teams giveth and special teams taketh away. Marysville returned a kickoff for a touchdown on its first possession Friday night, but after that special teams breakdowns allowed a pair of Olenta...

Sports

Cardinals fall to West Liberty-Salem on Senior Night

By Eva Paspalis Case

October 19, 2024

When the Triad Cardinals hosted the West Liberty-Salem Tigers in Triad’s final home game of the season, something special was painted on the field. Altough Triad would go on to lose the game by a fina...

Sports

North Union Wildcats clubbed 38-0 by Graham

By Bob Putman

October 19, 2024

From the first play of the game Graham had its foot on the gas pedal and never lifted it off. The Falcons recovered an onside kick to start the game. That was just the beginning of a 38-0 victory over...

Panthers win seventh straight game by pushing scoreboard to 69 points against OHC rival West Jefferson

Sports

Fairbanks’ Braydon Wiedmann (2) races past West Jefferson’s coverage en route to an 80-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. The Panthers clubbed the Roughriders, 69-35. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panthers win seventh straight game by pushing scoreboard to 69 points against OHC rival West Jefferson

By Tim Miller

October 19, 2024

It was a night of offensive fireworks for the Fairbanks football team. The Panthers rolled up 478 yards of total offense, scoring both on the ground and in the air. FHS also found the end zone after a...

News

Undecided, ‘no’ voters targeted in school levy campaign

Officials feel accurate information can convince them to vote ‘yes’

By Chad Williamson

October 18, 2024

Editor’s note: This is the final installment of a week-long series of stories detailing issues and candidates that Union County voters will see on the Nov. 5 ballot. ––– New faces might be the secret ...