Panther cagers eye run at another OHC title

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December 7, 2024

Fairbanks’ boys varsity basketball team is pictured from left, front row, Colton Williams, Alek Orders, Ryker Green, Carter Miller and Lincoln Thrush; second row, Dalton Smith, Braydon Wiedmann, Cody Gallmeyer, Alex Galsterer, Connor Boyd and manager Devon Litzke; back row, assistant coaches Doug Tobe and Keenan Chapman, Evan Wiedmann, Holtz Maine, Nate Fisher, assistant coach Hunter Burnett and head coach Zach Brown. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panther cagers eye run at another OHC title

By Tim Miller

The Fairbanks boys basketball team has had what one might call a “stranglehold” on the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division title the last few years.

The Panthers have claimed the championship the past four seasons, including a share of the crown a year ago.

They’ve won it five out of the las...

JA girls club Shawnee for first win of season

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Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Walker (11) drives to the basket amid a heavy defensive presence from Shawnee. The senior Lady Pioneer accounted 18 points in the team’s lopsided win over the Braves. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA girls club Shawnee for first win of season

By Aleksei Pavloff

December 13, 2024

Being on the cusp of a win does not feel as great as getting one. Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball squad finally saw the fruits of its labor after defeating Springfield Shawnee (1-4), 75-38. Since st...

Lady Monarch gymnasts finish second during quad action

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Marley Phillips of Marysville springs toward the vault during a quad meet that was hosted by the Lady Monarchs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarch gymnasts finish second during quad action

By Tim Miller

December 13, 2024

Marysville’s gymnastics team hosted a quad meet on Wednesday. It was held in the gymnasium of the Marysville Early College High School and was the opening competition of the 2024-25 campaign. Worthing...

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Shop with a Hero planned for Saturday

By From JT Staff Reports

December 13, 2024

Union County heroes will be out and about Saturday morning helping area children with holiday shopping during the annual Shop with a Hero event. Each year, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel esco...

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Realignments at UCSO help shore up staff shortfalls

By Michael Williamson

December 12, 2024

Updates at the Union County Sheriff’s Office are reworking the agency’s structure and officials said positions in the patrol division should get filled next year. Capt. Bob Roberts told the county com...

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Jerome Township says no to dispensaries

By Kyle Meddles

December 12, 2024

Jerome Township will not be moving forward with its zoning amendment – which would have allowed certain cannabis-related land uses in the township – at this time. Zoning Inspector Eric Snowden worked ...

Jonathan Alder, North Union athletes earn 2024 All-Ohio football accolades

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Jonathan Alder senior defensive back Grant Horne (12) returns an interception for a touchdown. Horne was named to the third-team All-Ohio. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder, North Union athletes earn 2024 All-Ohio football accolades

By Tim Miller

December 12, 2024

The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association has announced its All-Ohio football teams for Divisions IV and V. There are two Jonathan Alder athletes who have earned honors for the 2024 season in Division IV...