Feed your head – The rise of Poatan in the UFC

By Kyle Meddles

If there was one champion that defined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2024 it would be the stone-faced enigma – Alex “Poatan” Pereira.

Pereira possesses every quality that fans of the sport love; from his underdog story to his iconic walkout and presence.

However, after three straig...

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Diamond squads win, drop games

By Tim Miller

April 8, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s baseball team rolled to a victory to begin the 2025 season. The Pioneers rapped 13 hits during an 18-0 run-rule victory over Columbus Bishop Ready. Jonathan Alder plated 13 runs in th...

Jonathan Alder senior baseball players decide on collegiate futures

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Pioneer hurler Tyler Barton (15) prepares to release a pitch. Barton will play college basetball at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder senior baseball players decide on collegiate futures

By Tim Miller

April 8, 2025

A couple of Jonathan Alder High School baseball players have announced where they will play on the collegiate level. Seniors Jace Schrock and Tyler Barton will respectively play at Taylor University a...

Jonathan Alder LAX coach says lessons can be learned after loss to Columbus DeSales

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Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) splits in between two Stallion defenders during the first half of action. The senior Pioneer account for two goals in the team’s loss to St. Francis DeSales. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder LAX coach says lessons can be learned after loss to Columbus DeSales

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 8, 2025

Every loss has a lesson that resides for those who suffer a setback. That is what Jonathan Alder’s boys’ lacrosse team will have to learn following a 17-3 loss to the defending Division II state champ...

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Spring in Ohio

By From JT Staff Reports

April 8, 2025

The weekend reminded area residents that spring weather in Ohio can be a very mixed bag, as heavy rainfall and flooding Friday and Saturday gave way to overnight snowfall on Sunday. Above, the driver ...

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JTFD cancels truck order after delays, price hikes

By Kyle Meddles

April 7, 2025

Price increases and delays cause the Jerome Township Fire Department to look elsewhere to add a new fire tanker to its inventory. At the regular meeting of the trustees last week, Jerome Township vote...

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Initial work on logjams pays small dividends

By Michael Williamson

April 7, 2025

Did the logjam removal work impact flooding of Mill Creek this weekend? Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch said it did, but only slightly. “Unfortunately, there’s just no great way to tell how much of ...