Marysville athletes compete during Upper Arlington meet

By Tim Miller

Marysville’s boys and girls track and field teams competed during the Upper Arlington Invitational on Friday.
Westerville South won the boys meet with 148 points.
South was followed by Upper Arlington-117.5, Marysville-107, Newark-86 and Dublin Coffman-79 to round up the top five.
There were 12 teams...

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Patton opts to retire before end of term

Will step aside at end of October

By Mike Williamson

October 9, 2024

Union County Sheriff Jamie Patton has decided to end his term as the county’s chief law enforcement official a little early. He told the county commissioners Wednesday that he will be officially retir...

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Hangar pitch will go to commissioners

By Kyle Meddles

October 9, 2024

The Union County Airport Authority is prepping to propose their hangar project to the Union County Commissioners. At their regular monthly meeting, Airport Authority President Steve Koenig said they w...

Sports

The Journal-Tribune’s football players of the week are from left, Ryker Green, Fairbanks; Brandon Dunn, Marysville; Awsom Mitchell, Triad; Caleb Wiltshire, Jonathan Alder; Awsom Mitchell, Triad; and North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Top football players of week named

By Tim Miller

October 9, 2024

There is no doubt who is the player of the week for the Fairbanks High School football squad. Senior Ryker Green once again earned the award for his performance during the Panthers’ (5-2) 48-36 victor...

FHS gridiron squad looking for sixth straight win

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Tommy Dellinger (21) of Fairbanks zeros in on a Mechanicsburg ball carrier. The Panthers will go for their sixth consecutive victory Friday at Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS gridiron squad looking for sixth straight win

By Tim Miller

October 9, 2024

Fairbanks’ football squad tallied its fifth consecutive win of the 2024 campaign with a 48-36 triumph over Mechanicsburg a week ago. It was the first in a series of four contests to conclude the regul...

Marysville gridders will host winless Thomas Worthington

Sports

Marysville’s Zac Cooper (3) follows the block of teammate Matthew Hover during last Friday’s game at Olentangy. The Monarchs will host Thomas Worthington on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Marysville gridders will host winless Thomas Worthington

By Tim Miller

October 9, 2024

The Marysville Monarchs have the opportunity to solidify their post-season chances when they host Thomas Worthington on Friday. The Monarchs will take a 1-6 record into the contest against the Cardina...

Jonathan Alder girls score soccer victory over North Union

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Jonathan Alder’s Maryn Tanferi (14) takes a shot on North Union’s goalkeeper while being challenged by Kylee Balzer (2). The senior Lady Pioneer accounted for three goals in the team’s win against the visiting Lady Cats. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder girls score soccer victory over North Union

By Aleksei Pavloff

October 9, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer squad topped visiting North Union, 7-0. “We faced a really, really talented team,” NU coach Bill LeRoy said, adding he’s been friends with JA coach Randy Spain for years....