Sports
December 9, 2016

Alder bowlers sweep Harding

By Tim Miller

NATHAN SULLIVAN
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Jonathan Alder’s varsity bowlers kept their Mid Ohio Athletic Conference records unblemished with victories over Marion Harding on Thursday.

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Lady Pioneer spikers battle for D-IV regional semifinal win
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Audrey Lange sends the ball over the net for a kill against Eastwood on Thursday. Lange helped lead the Lady Pioneers to a Division IV regional semifinal victory at Lexington High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
Lady Pioneer spikers battle for D-IV regional semifinal win
By Josh Kaeser 
November 9, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s volleyball team is one win away from the state semifinals after defeating Pemberville Eastwood in four sets Thursday night during the OHSAA Division IV Region 16 semifinals. The Pione...
Lady Pioneer spikers battle for D-IV regional semifinal win
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Audrey Lange sends the ball over the net for a kill against Eastwood on Thursday. Lange helped lead the Lady Pioneers to a Division IV regional semifinal victory at Lexington High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
Lady Pioneer spikers battle for D-IV regional semifinal win
By Josh Kaeser 
November 9, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s volleyball team is one win away from the state semifinals after defeating Pemberville Eastwood in four sets Thursday night during the OHSAA Division IV Region 16 semifinals. The Pione...
NU’s McElroy uses 2025 season as motivation for spot in this year’s state CC competition
Sports
North Union senior Kailin McElroy is pictured competing during the 2026 Fairbanks cross country invitational. McElroy will run in the girls Division III state race today in Columbus. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
NU’s McElroy uses 2025 season as motivation for spot in this year’s state CC competition
By Bob Putman 
November 9, 2026
Coming so close to something a person strives to achieve but not reach can be disheartening but also motivating. As a junior, North Union’s Kailin McElroy missed by just a few places of reaching the O...
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Man charged in stray bullet case at sports complex
Local News, News
Man charged in stray bullet case at sports complex
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 10, 2026
A local man was charged after an investigation determined that the stray bullet that struck another man near the Union County Sports Complex last month was fired during target practice at a nearby loc...
Bonnell leaves legacy of helping veterans
Local News, News
Ken Bonnell is shown speaking at an event. Bonnell, longtime chairman of the Union County Military Family Support Group, announced that he and his wife, Bonnie, will step away from the organization at the end of the year after two decades of helping local veterans and their families. Retired Army Col. Homer Rogers will succeed Bonnell as chairman in 2027. (Photo submitted)
Bonnell leaves legacy of helping veterans
By Kyle Meddles 
November 10, 2026
Longtime chairman of the Union County Military Family Support Group Ken Bonnell announced that he and his wife are stepping away from the organization after 20 years of service helping local veterans....
Honda could put $50M+ into schools
Local News, News
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks Monday during Honda’s announcement of a new $3 billion automobile manufacturing plant in Union County. The facility, planned between Honda’s existing Marysville and East Liberty plants, is expected to begin production in 2029 and have the capacity to manufacture 240,000 vehicles annually. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Honda could put $50M+ into schools
Proposed payment plan would benefit Marysville, Hi-Point for next three decades
By Michael Williamson 
November 9, 2026
Local students stand to benefit from more than $50 million over the next 30 years from the new Honda plant. After the company confirmed Monday what the Journal-Tribune first reported in September, tha...
Honda makes it official
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks Monday during Honda’s announcement of a new $3 billion automobile manufacturing plant in Union County. The facility, planned between Honda’s existing Marysville and East Liberty plants, is expected to begin production in 2029 and have the capacity to manufacture 240,000 vehicles annually. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Honda makes it official
Governor DeWine, company officials announce plans for new auto plant in Union County
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 9, 2026
Honda officially confirmed Monday that it will invest $3 billion in a new Union County automobile manufacturing plant, providing additional details about a project previously reported by the Journal-T...
OHSAA Soccer and Girls Volleyball State Tournament Pairings
State/Area News
OHSAA Soccer and Girls Volleyball State Tournament Pairings
Soccer state semifinals are Tuesday and Wednesday; Volleyball begins at noon Thursday
November 9, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings for this week’s soccer and girls volleyball state tournaments. The soccer state semifinals are Tuesday and Wednesd...
OHSAA Football Regional Semifinal Pairings
State/Area News
Higher seeded teams will host games for the final time this season
OHSAA Football Regional Semifinal Pairings
November 9, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the football regional semifinal pairings on Sunday afternoon. Unless otherwise noted, all regional semifinal games kick off at 7 p....