Need for change in scenery brings former Alder spiker closer to home

Sports

October 8, 2024

Ava Francis (far right) goes up for a block in this file photo from her days at Jonathan Alder. Francis has transferred from Virginia Tech to Miami of Ohio. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Need for change in scenery brings former Alder spiker closer to home

By Tim Miller

Volleyball has always been a big part of Jonathan Alder graduate Ava Francis’ life.

At one point during the 2023 season, however, she began to wonder if it was all worth it.

“Overall, it was a negative atmosphere at Virginia Tech,” Francis recently told the Journal-Tribune. “It became draining...

Alder’s Neumeier will play softball at Tiffin

Sports

Jonathan Alder High School senior Natalie Neumeier recently signed a letter of intent to play softball at Tiffin University. Seated in the front row are her brother Luke, mother Hayley, Neumeier and father Matthew; back row, Jonathan Alder assistant coaches Tom Russell and Heather Colvin and head coach Dave McGrew. (Photo submitted)

Alder’s Neumeier will play softball at Tiffin

By Tim Miller

November 22, 2024

Jonathan Alder softball senior Natalie Neumeier will continue her diamond career on the collegiate level. Neumeier recently decided to play at Tiffin University. She chose Tiffin over Ohio Dominican, ...

Education, News

Fairbanks eyes slate of projects for 2025

By Michael Williamson

November 21, 2024

Facilities updates continue at Fairbanks as the district looks toward projects for 2025. The board of education approved two resolutions this week dealing with construction management items for high s...

News

The first of the white stuff

By Kyle Meddles, Michael Williamson

November 21, 2024

Union County residents woke up to the first snowfall of the winter season Thursday morning, as the pictures below in Marysville's Eljer Park and Plain City show. Above, an ODOT worker on Route 736 cli...

MHS grappler will continue career at Cleveland State

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Marysville’s Carson Mize signs during a ceremony at MHS to continue his academic and wrestling careerd at Cleveland State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS grappler will continue career at Cleveland State

By Aleksei Pavloff

November 21, 2024

One Marysville grappler is set to take his academic and athletic prowess to the next level. Carson Mize is in the midst of preparing for his final high school wrestling season. However, there was a re...

Jonathan Alder athlete will join Ashland track team upon graduation

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Jonathan Alder High School senior Ben Jackson recently signed to compete in track and field for Ashland University. Pictured from left, front row are, Jackson’s brother Reed, mother Bethany, Jackson and his father Dave; back row, Jonathan Alder assistant track and field coaches Gastin Green and Alicia Tremayne and Pioneer head coach Justin Creps. (Photo submitted)

Jonathan Alder athlete will join Ashland track team upon graduation

By Tim Miller

November 21, 2024

Ashland University is the place where Jonathan Alder senior Ben Jackson will continue his academic and athletic careers. Jackson has been a valuable and versatile athlete for the Pioneer track and fie...

Education, News

North Union changing preschool schedule

By Kyle Meddles

November 20, 2024

The model for preschool instruction at North Union is changing from two full-days to four half-days per week effective for the 2025-2026 school year. At the regular board meeting on Monday, Deana Adam...

Need for change in scenery brings former Alder spiker closer to home

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