Lady Cats drop first game of season; come back with win over London

By From JT Staff Reports

The North Union Lady Cats suffered their first loss of the softball season when Lakewood was able to edge out the Lady Cats, 3-1, in game one of a doubleheader on Saturday.

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Jonathan Alder’s Ryan Mark (1) looks for an open teammate. Mark tallied 16 points during the team’s victory over Shawnee. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Pioneers club Shawnee

By Tim Miller

January 23, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s shooting percentage was much warmer than Tuesday night’s temperature when the Pioneer boys clubbed Springfield Shawnee, 59-33. JA hit 16 field goals in 35 attempts for 46% as its over...

Wildcat cagers earn revenge with triumph over Indian Lake

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Miles Hall of North Union drives toward the basket. The Wildcats turned back Indian Lake during a recent contest. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Wildcat cagers earn revenge with triumph over Indian Lake

By Bob Putman

January 23, 2025

The North Union boys basketball team was able to extract a little bit of revenge during a recent game. The Wildcats hooked up with Indian Lake for the second time in 10 days and this time the final re...

Hilliard Davidson’s antics beyond the arc spell defeat for Marysville boys cagers

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Marysville’s Brennan Adkins (12) scores a fast break layup during the second half of action. The Monarch tallied 12 points in the team’s loss to Hilliard Davidson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Hilliard Davidson’s antics beyond the arc spell defeat for Marysville boys cagers

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 23, 2025

Marysville’s boys varsity basketball team suffered another setback in a 67-54 loss to Hilliard Davidson (6-8). Behind the strength of 13 three-pointers by the Wildcats, the Monarchs (also 6-8) struggl...

Panther boys remain unbeaten in OHC; FHS girls top Cedarville

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Carter Miller (left photo) of Fairbanks sends the ball into the post for an assist. Miller helped lead FHS to a win at Madison Plains. In the photo to the right, Hannah Boehm attempts a shot for the Lady Panthers. FHS’ girls topped Cedarville. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Panther boys remain unbeaten in OHC; FHS girls top Cedarville

By Tim Miller

January 23, 2025

A 57-44 victory at Madison Plains on Tuesday kept Fairbanks’ boys basketball record perfect against Ohio Heritage Conference opponents. The Panthers are unbeaten in 11 OHC games and upped their overal...

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Incidents outside bar lead to felony indictment

By Kyle Meddles

January 22, 2025

A Richwood man is facing as many as 21 years in prison for owning an illegal firearm and threatening to shoot and run over a bar patron. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Steven Patrick Wagy II...

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“We should have starter homes”

Resident asks commissioners to help make living in county affordable

By Michael Williamson

January 22, 2025

One Union County resident is hoping more can be done about affordable housing options in the area. Beth Sanders, a Marysville resident and business owner, told the county commissioners Wednesday that,...