Local softball, baseball report – Writesel pitches, hits Lady Panthers past SCC

By Tim Miller

Lady Panther pitcher Sarah Writesel prepares to release a pitch against Springfield Catholic Central on Monday. The Lady Panthers won, 5-4. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon)

Fairbanks’ softball squad inched back closer to the overall .500 mark on Monday.
The Lady Panthers improved their record t...

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Jerome FD resources stretched

By Mike Williamson

September 19, 2024

As Jerome Township continues to see its population increase, the fire department may need some additional equipment and additional funding to keep up with the changes. During Chief Doug Stewart’s fire...

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Man charged after interfering with arrest

By Mac Cordell

September 19, 2024

A local man could be facing prison time after allegedly threatening deputies that had come to arrest his daughter. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Jay Lynn Barton, 65, of 12095 Watkins Road, ...

Wildcat gridders will face unbeaten Urbana for 2024 Homecoming contest

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North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) hands the ball off to Tyler Krebehenne. The Wildcats will host Urbana for Homecoming on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Wildcat gridders will face unbeaten Urbana for 2024 Homecoming contest

By Bob Putman

September 19, 2024

For the second straight week, North Union will venture into the Kenton Trail Division of the Central Buckeye Conference. Following last week’s 35-0 loss to Jonathan Alder, the Wildcats will conclude t...

Sports

Marysville netters fall to Olentangy Berlin

By Tim Miller

September 19, 2024

Olentangy Berlin beat Marysville’s girls tennis team 3-2. “The ladies fought hard, but came up short on a team victory,” said coach Bill Romine. “Natalie Fair pulled out a victory at second singles an...

Lady Monarch soccer squad falls to Olentangy Braves

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Marysville’s Aspen Scythes (15) heads the ball toward Olentangy’s goal during the second half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch soccer squad falls to Olentangy Braves

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 19, 2024

Marysville’s girls soccer team is still searching for its first win of the season following a 1-0 loss to Olentangy. “I mean, we lost but there are positive things to take away from this game,” MHS he...

Sports

Perfect Pigskin predictions posted by pair

By Tim Miller

September 19, 2024

A pair of Pigskin Pickers posted undefeated records last week. Two others came pretty close. Sports editor Tim Miller and managing editor Chad Williamson correctly picked the winners of all eight game...