Jonathan Alder, Fairbanks earn top seeds among boys hoop squads

By Bob Putman

Jonathan Alder and Fairbanks received the highest seeding of area boys basketball teams following Sunday’s Central District tournament draw.

This is the second year ranking the teams was not done by the coaches as teams are ranked by the MaxPreps Ratings Percentage Index.

Another change from previou...

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Airport hangar project hits snag

By Kyle Meddles

February 17, 2025

The Union County Airport Authority has hit a couple of roadblocks securing funding for the planned 15-unit T-hangars project. The airport has been pursuing several grants to pay for the T-hangars proj...

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Future traffic on Route 161 a growing concern

By Michael Williamson

February 17, 2025

As growth continues in the southeastern part of Union County, local and state officials have concerns about the future impacts to Route 161. A group of county, city, township and village officials as ...

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Tracy Richardson named Legislator of the Year by American Legion

By From JT Staff Reports

February 17, 2025

State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) received the Legislator of the Year award from the American Legion Department of Ohio. Richardson, a recent veteran herself, was recognized by the ...

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Local flu hospitalizations reach 36 for the year

Union County infection rate appears to be dropping

By From JT Staff Reports

February 17, 2025

Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by the Union County Health Department. ––– As of Feb. 13, 36 influenza-associated hospitalizations have been confirmed among Union County residents...

MHS cagers hang on for thrilling victory over Olentangy Berlin

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Marysville’s Brennan Adkins (12) puts up a shot while being guarded by Olentangy Berlin’s Luca Filia (0) during the second half of action. The senior Monarch accounted for three points in the team’s win over the Bears. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS cagers hang on for thrilling victory over Olentangy Berlin

By Aleksei Pavloff

February 17, 2025

Marysville’s boys basketball squad kept the fire alive long enough to overcome Olentangy Berlin (5-15), 56-53, on Friday. “It is a tough place to win,” MHS head coach Mark Tinklenberg said. “They’ve b...

Fairbanks boys win 21st game of season with victory at WLS

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Ryker Green (5) of Fairbanks goes up for a shot in this file photo. Green helped lead the Panthers to their 21st victory of the season with a win at West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks boys win 21st game of season with victory at WLS

By Tim Miller

February 17, 2025

A new single-season school record was established Friday evening by Fairbanks’ boys basketball team. A 49-33 triumph at West Liberty-Salem elevated the Panthers to a regular-season final record of 21-...