Lady Monarch senior night results in mat triumph over Big Walnut

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February 7, 2025

Marysville’s Lauren Mobley (right) fakes a shot on Big Walnut’s Macie Ray (left) during the match at 125 pounds. The Lady Monarch pinned the Golden Eagle in the first period. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch senior night results in mat triumph over Big Walnut

By Aleksei Pavloff

Marysville High School celebrated a unique senior groupi of Lady Monarchs Wednesday night.

Senior night ended on a high note as the Lady Monarchs secured a 64-12 victory over visiting Big Walnut.

“I was actually really pleased with the way we wrestled,” MHS head coach Shawn Andrews said. “I was ...

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Nestle scraps $30M expansion

By Kyle Meddles

February 7, 2025

The Nestle Company’s planned expansion in Marysville is being cancelled due to unexpected cost increases. “We have reconsidered the planned relocation of our Nestle Quality Assurance Center (NQAC) in ...

FHS girls, Triad boys drop hoop contests

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Grace Zahn of Fairbanks drives past an opponent in this file photo. Zahn scored 12 points during a recent game against Centerburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS girls, Triad boys drop hoop contests

By Tim Miller

February 7, 2025

Fairbanks’ girls hoop squad slipped to 11-10 with a 59-46 non-conference setback at the hands of Centerburg. FHS trailed 15-12 after the opening quarter and the visitors held a 26-20 margin at the tur...

Fairbanks boys one win away from tying single-season mark

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Braydon Wiedmann shoots over a KIPP Columbus opponent. The Panthers notched their 19th victory of the season, one shy of tying the single-season school record. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks boys one win away from tying single-season mark

By Tim Miller

February 7, 2025

Fairbanks’ boys basketball team is one step away from tying a school victory record. The Panthers’ 67-31 triumph over KIPP Academy of Columbus earned them their 19th victory of the 2024-25 campaign. T...

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FHS bowlers sweep Triad

By Tim Miller

February 7, 2025

Fairbanks’ girls bowling team recorded an 1854-1734 verdict over Triad. FHS’ Bella Nichols rolled games of 198 and 187 for a team-leading 385 series. She was followed by Amelia Nicol (114-132-246), Em...

North Union Lady Cats extend CBC winning streak to 41 games by clipping Falcons’ wings

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North Union’s Glory Blevins goes up for a shot in this file photo. Blevins tallied 17 points as the Lady Cats rolled past Graham. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union Lady Cats extend CBC winning streak to 41 games by clipping Falcons’ wings

By Bob Putman

February 7, 2025

North Union completed an undefeated league season as the Lady Cats bested Graham 65-28 on Wednesday at Graham. It was the fourth straight year North Union has made a clean sweep of the Central Buckeye...

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) monitors viral activity in the United States. Shown above is the weekly percent of positive tests for different respiratory viruses, with positive tests for influenza (in blue) spiking by 11% from Jan. 11 to Jan. 25. The NREVSS is updated on a weekly basis. (Graphic submitted)

The season for sneezin’

Flu, RSV, norovirus, COVID, cases climb locally

By From JT Staff Reports

February 6, 2025

The Union County Health Department reports high levels of flu, RSV, COVID-19 and norovirus cases in Union County and across the State of Ohio. Flu activity has been trending up significantly since the...