Richwood man charged with rape of young relatives

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

A Richwood man is facing as many as 98 years in prison for raping three female children that were under the ages of 10.

The Union County Grand Jury has charged Michel Brian Nelson, 65, of 130 E. Blagrove St., in Richwood, with four counts of gross sexual imposition, one count of pandering obscenity i...

North Union Lady Cats capture Triad track invitational championship

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North Union’s Gabby Lindsey leaps toward the long jump pit in this file photo. Lindsey won the event at the Triad Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union Lady Cats capture Triad track invitational championship

By Bob Putman

April 15, 2025

North Union edged West Liberty Salem to win the girls title on Friday at the Triad Invitational. The Lady Cats totaled 147 points for a five-point edge over the Lady Tigers. Gabby Lindsey led North Un...

Fairbanks High School student has built up name as champion in world of taekwondo

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These photos show Fairbanks High School junior Beckem Lamp (at the right in both photos) during various events in the sport of taekwondo. Lamp has won numerous state titles and a world championship. (Photos submitted)

Fairbanks High School student has built up name as champion in world of taekwondo

By Tim Miller

April 15, 2025

A local high school student has claimed multiple state championships and one national title in the sport of taekwondo. This summer, he will contend for additional multiple world championships. Fairban...

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Marysville High School’s softball program dedicated a victory bell in the memory of former player Kelly Holmes. Holmes, a 1993 graduate of MHS, died unexpectedly two years ago from a brain aneurysm. She was a four-year softball letter winner and earned league and Central District honors during her career. She was a member of the 1993 team that posted a 23-2 record and earned a berth in the state Final Four. Members of the 1993 team donated the victory bell that was dedicated on Saturday. Pictured from left are Holmes’ parents Tom and Shelley, teammates Amy Wolford Pack, Kerri Alexander Duncan, Mandy Snyder Foreman, long-time head coach Larry Fox and teammates Christy Miller Lee, Andrea Knisely Wolfe and Nikki Heminger Sniveley. (Photo submitted)

Former Lady Monarchs remember teammate

By Tim Miller

April 15, 2025

Monarch girls LAX squad wins two matches

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Marysville’s Makenzie Paugh (left) tries to move past a CSG defender during a home game earlier this season. The sophomore Lady Monarch accounted for one goal against Newark and six against Findlay during recent victories. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Monarch girls LAX squad wins two matches

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 15, 2025

Marysville’s girls lacrosse team recorded a pair of recent victories. The Lady Monarchs improved to 4-3 overall following a 15-3 road win over Newark and a 14-4 home triumph against Findlay. MHS quell...

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Local “In Your Easter Bonnet” competition

By From JT Staff Reports

April 14, 2025

Suzanne McNeal, left, Juanita Miller, center, and Lisa Harden, right, show off their bonnets during the First Annual “In Your Easter Bonnet” Competition at The Avalon Theatre Sunday. The fundraising e...

North Union baseball team falls to London

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Ashton Haubiel of North Union gets down in his defensive stance during a game against London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

North Union baseball team falls to London

By Bob Putman

April 14, 2025

In a back-and-forth Central Buckeye Conference baseball game, London outlasted North Union, earning a 12-7 victory Friday at North Union. Things were pretty quiet through the first innings as North Un...