Monarch swimmers take top honors during meets

By Tim Miller

The Monarch girls and boys swimming teams captured top honors during meets earlier this week.

The Lady Monarchs tallied 105 points, followed by Urbana-23, Mechanicsburg-12, Graham-12, West Liberty-eight and London-one.

The boys tallied 96 points in their meet.

They were followed by London-25, Graham-25...

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Elementary celebrates Holidays around the world

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Participants in Navin Elementary School's Holidays Around the World celebration pose at the end of the performance Wednesday. The event showcased holiday traditions from around the globe, including In...

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Dave Burke ends career of public service

By Michael Williamson

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Union County Commissioner Dave Burke signed off this week, bringing what he called a “20-year blessing in public service” to a close. At the Wednesday county commissioners meeting, Burke made his part...

Lady Monarchs fall short of stout UA squad

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Marysville Kadi Strahm (1) drives for a layup during the first half of action. The sophomore guard tallied nine points in the team’s loss to Upper Arlington. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarchs fall short of stout UA squad

By Aleksei Pavloff

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Marysville’s girls basketball team might have played its toughest opponent so far this season. Despite losing to an undefeated Upper Arlington (6-0) squad, 53-42, MHS coach Justin Price was pleased wi...

NU Wildcats fall victim to Buckeye Valley’s size during 63-49 setback

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Miles Hall of North Union looks to pass the ball against Buckeye Valley. The Wildcats dropped the game to the Delaware County team. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

NU Wildcats fall victim to Buckeye Valley’s size during 63-49 setback

By Bob Putman

December 19, 2024

North Union had a hard time matching up against Buckeye Valley’s size and physicality for a good part of Tuesday’s non-league home game. In the end it was that advantage gained by the Barons (2-4) tha...

Jonathan Alder cagers roll past Indian Lake

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Jonathan Alder’s Blake Atkins (14) prepares to dribble around an Indian Lake defender. The Pioneers turned in a 75-56 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)

Jonathan Alder cagers roll past Indian Lake

By Eva Paspalis Case

December 19, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity basketball team launched an offensive clinic when the Indian Lake Lakers came to town on Tuesday. From back-to-back three-pointers to behind-the-back passes, the Pioneers...

FHS hoopsters have little trouble downing Irish

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FHS’ Carter Miller gets the ball inside for an assist during the Panthers’ 76-44 triumph. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

FHS hoopsters have little trouble downing Irish

By Tim Miller

December 19, 2024

The scoring column – if the numbers work out right - gives a basketball coach a reason to be happy. Another number – on the assists ledger – can really bring out a smile in the person in charge of the...