Men’s rules

By Melanie Behrens

At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down. We always hear “the rules” from the female side. Now here are “the rules” from the male side.
I have found it necessary to comment on some of these rules as the female representative here. Please understand, I love men and enjoy their t...

News

Darby Township Trustee steps down

By Michael Williamson

January 16, 2025

The Union County Commissioners offered their congratulations to outgoing Darby Township Trustee Dennis Blumenschein Wednesday at the board’s regular meeting. Blumenschein was first appointed to the ro...

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The Ohio Power Siting Board, pictured above, voted Thursday to deny the Richwood Solar project. Union County Commissioner Steve Robinson and Taylor Township Trustee Beth Marshall, seated at right, sat in and voted as ad hoc members to the board. The action marks a major milestone in the more than three-year discussion over the proposed project. Samsung, the project applicant, has a 30-day window to appeal the decision. (Photo submitted)

Samsung solar project rebuffed

State Power Siting Board denies application

By Michael Williamson

January 16, 2025

State officials have denied the Richwood Solar project. The Ohio Power Siting Board voted unanimously Thursday afternoon to deny Samsung’s Richwood Solar project application from going forward. Union ...

Sports

FHS girls win bowling contest

By Tim Miller

January 16, 2025

Fairbanks’ girls bowling team topped Greeneview 1857-1648 on Tuesday. The Lady Panthers averaged 160 over the course of four baker games. Jasmine Wampler rolled games of 133 and 139 for a team-leading...

Sports

NU, JA split matches

By Bob Putman

January 16, 2025

North Union and Jonathan Alder each claimed victory in bowling matches held on Tuesday at Dragon Lanes. The Pioneers won the boys match 2700-2459, while the Lady Cats won 2292-2182. North Union’s Zach...

FHS boys club Cedarville; JA topples Graham

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In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Alek Orders goes in for a layup. At the right, Garrett Bauer of Jonathan Alder attempts a free throw. Orders and Bauer helped their respective teams to victories on Tuesday evening. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

FHS boys club Cedarville; JA topples Graham

By Tim Miller

January 16, 2025

A 61-44 victory at Cedarville gave Fairbanks’ boys basketball team its 12th victory of the 2024-25 season. The Panthers are 12-1 overall to go along with a 9-0 mark in the Ohio Heritage Conference No...

Turnovers haunt Lady Monarchs in loss to Jags

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Jenna Hackworth of MHS tries to muscle up a shot between Hilliard Bradley defenders. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Turnovers haunt Lady Monarchs in loss to Jags

By Tim Miller

January 16, 2025

A 47-46 loss to Hilliard Bradley on Tuesday was a gut punch to Marysville’s girls basketball team. The Lady Monarchs led by as many as seven points (34-27) late in the third quarter and held a 45-39 m...