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February 26, 2025

Above, the group, pictured from left, Margaret “Peggy” Burnside, Christine “Chris” Blue and Connie Godwin pose with “The Price is Right” host Drew Carey, at right, after having the closest guess in price on a set of jewelry. Although they didn’t win any prizes during their first pricing game, the group would finish with prizes worth over $39,000 in total value.

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Local women describe big win on the 'Price is Right'

By Kyle Meddles

For three women with local roots, a weekend trip to California and tickets to be a part of the studio audience on “The Price is Right” was all that was planned. Nearly four months removed from the trip, those three ladies are planning expenses-paid trips to Italy, Vermont and the Caribbean after...

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Swimmers compete at state

By Tim Miller

February 26, 2025

The Union County area was represented by two swimmers during the recent state competition that was held in Canton. The event was conducted at the CT Branin Natatorium. Jonathan Alder junior Lily Schne...

Pioneers to host arch-rival London tonight

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Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (white jersey) attempts to shoot over a Hilliard Davidson opponent during a game from earlier in the 2024-25 campaign. The Pioneers will take the second seed into this evening’s Division IV home tournament basketball contest. JA will host fourth-seeded and arch-rival London in the district semifinals. The winner will advance to Sunday’s district title game against either No. 3 Heath or No. 7 Bloom-Carroll. The championship game will be played at Otterbein University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Pioneers to host arch-rival London tonight

By Tim Miller

February 26, 2025

North Union senior will compete during state bowling tourney

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North Union bowler Montana Donohue practices her craft at Dragon Lanes in Marysville. The NU senior will compete on Friday during the state tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union senior will compete during state bowling tourney

By Bob Putman

February 26, 2025

For the first time since 2018 North Union will have a participant in the Ohio High School Athletic Association state bowling tournament. Senior Montana Donohue will conclude a four-year Lady Cat caree...

Jonathan Alder girls grapplers advance during post-season

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Jonathan Alder’s Victoria Bobrova (right) takes a shot on her opponent during JA’s girls sectional tournament last weekend. She was the highest placing member of the team, taking first at 120 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder girls grapplers advance during post-season

By Aleksei Pavloff

February 26, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s girls wrestling team is sending five grapplers to the district tournament this weekend. The Lady Pioneers hosted a sectional tournament last weekend that featured 24 teams. The Scarle...

Triad’s Mitchell wins sectional mat title

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Triad’s Awsom Mitchell gets his hand raised following a dual match win against North Union in this file photo. The Cardinal took first place in this season’s sectional tournament at Versailles and is advancing to the district tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Triad’s Mitchell wins sectional mat title

By Aleksei Pavloff

February 26, 2025

The wrestling season will continue for the Triad Cardinals. There will be three athletes competing on the district level in a few days. The Cardinals ventured to Versailles High School last weekend fo...

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In the top photo, Marysville’s Cole Brewer (24) takes a shot during a game against Olentangy. In the bottom photo, Fairbanks’ Alek Orders (right) defends against a Northeastern opponent. The Monarchs will host Hilliard Bradley, while the Panthers host Harvest Prep, in tournament action this evening. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Cagers in tourney tonight

By Aleksei Pavloff

February 26, 2025