Jonathan Alder grapplers win CBC Kenton Trail title; place second overall to St. Paris Graham

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February 18, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s Edward Anderson (right) tries to find an opening for a takedown during the Division II regional state duals earlier this season. The 126-pounder placed first in his weight division during the Central Buckeye Conference’s wrestling tournament last weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder grapplers win CBC Kenton Trail title; place second overall to St. Paris Graham

By Aleksei Pavloff

The Scarlet and Black grapplers of Jonathan Alder ended their regular season atop their conference division.

The Central Buckeye Conference wrestling tournament was held at Jonathan Alder High School.

Both North Union and Jonathan Alder competed in the event.

The Pioneers secured their sixth consecutiv...

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North Union’s Gabby Lindsey (12) goes up for a shot against Northmor. The Lady Cats advanced in the post-season. (Photo submitted)

Lady Cats open tourney with victory

By Bob Putman

February 18, 2025

Throughout the 2024-25 girls basketball regular season, North Union has shown it can apply defensive pressure resulting in victory after victory. That trend continued on Friday, only this time it had ...

NU cagers clinch share of CBC Mad River title by beating Northwestern

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North Union’s boys basketball team clinched a share of the Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division title. The Wildcats posted an 8-2 conference mark, which ties them with Indian Lake. Pictured from left, front row, Tyler Krebehenne, Miles Hall, Trace Huff and Jaxon Jolliff; second row, assistant coach Josh Rayburn, manager Brey Wenger, Xavier Gruber, Trenor Kyte, Dainon Lindsey, Wyatt Davis, Jacob Toomey, Ethan Monroe, Josiah Stover, Wyatt Arver, assistant coach Cameron Miller, assistant coach Steve Allen, Brodie Terrill and head coach Austin Terrill. (Photo submitted)

NU cagers clinch share of CBC Mad River title by beating Northwestern

By Bob Putman

February 18, 2025

Twenty four hours before North Union was to conclude its boys basketball regular season, the main focus may have been to honor the four senior players. But things were much different when the Wildcats...

Lady Monarch hoopsters close out regular season by toppling Olentangy Berlin

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In the photo to the left, Marysville’s Kadi Strahm (1) saves the ball from going out of bounds. In the photo to the right, Jenna Hackworth drives to the basket for a layup. Both girls scored in double figures as the Lady Monarchs defeated Olentang Berlin to close out the regular season. (Journal-Tribune file photos by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarch hoopsters close out regular season by toppling Olentangy Berlin

By Tim Miller

February 18, 2025

Marysville’s varsity girls hoop squad closed out the regular season with a 59-30 triumph over Olentangy Berlin. The Lady Monarchs (10-12) held a 19-13 lead after the opening quarter and took a 36-20 m...

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It never ends

By From JT Staff Reports

February 17, 2025

Old man Winter isn't finished with the area yet, as a storm brought snowfall totals ranging between one and three inches to the area Sunday, after Saturday night's freezing rain. Forecasts show temper...

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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 ...