Sports
July 13, 2017

Cricket makes it way to Marysville

By Sam Dillon

Mike Andrako, public service director for the City of Marysville, hits the inaugural ball at the Marysville Cricket Field at Union County Joint Recreation District. The field opened to the public on Wednesday after the efforts of some Marysville locals that had no place to play the sport at any of t...

Alder girls soccer team falls
Sports
By Tim Miller 
November 2, 2026
The 2026 season came to an end for Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team. The fourth-seeded Lady Pioneers (15-3-1) dropped a 4-3 shootout to No. 1 Bloom Carroll during the Division III district champions...
Local athletes advance to state CC competition
Sports
North Union’s Kailin McElroy, below, and Marysville’s Cameron Cave, above, are pictured during 2026 cross country meets. McElroy will compete as an individual and Cave has helped lead MHS to the state meet that will be held Saturday at Fortress Obetz. (Photos submitted)
By Bob Putman 
November 2, 2026
-- The Fairbanks and Marysville girls cross country teams each qualified for the Ohio High School Athletic Association state championships to be held Saturday at Fortress Obetz & Memorial Park. The La...
Timeout with Tim: Cardinal Nation hopes 2026 gridiron victory total will help spur team’s return to success
Columns/Editorials, Sports
In the above photo, Triad senior Wyatt Smith (1) picks up yardage during a 2026 game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
By Tim Miller 
November 2, 2026
The final record wasn’t what first-year Triad High School head football coach Tim Melvin wanted. To the faithful of Cardinal Nation, however, it was a hopeful sign of better days to come. It’s no secr...
Staffing needs dominate county budget talks
Local News, News
By Michael Williamson 
November 3, 2026
Staffing is a key focus for Union County department leaders as they begin presenting budget proposals to the county commissioners. In a new approach this year, commissioners recently heard the first r...
Beautiful Beggar’s Night
News
By Michael Williamson 
November 3, 2026
Groups of trick-or-treaters dotted the streets of Unionville Center Saturday evening during the village’s Halloween activities. Above, a line forms as costumed kids await their share of candy. -- Abov...
Applegate prepares to pass the torch as county coroner
Local News, News
By Michael Williamson 
November 3, 2026
Dr. Dave Applegate is planning to step away from his role as Union County Coroner next year. Leaving his post will mark almost 30 years in the role. Applegate told the county commissioners recently th...
Alder girls soccer team falls
Sports
By Tim Miller 
November 2, 2026
The 2026 season came to an end for Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team. The fourth-seeded Lady Pioneers (15-3-1) dropped a 4-3 shootout to No. 1 Bloom Carroll during the Division III district champions...
Local athletes advance to state CC competition
Sports
North Union’s Kailin McElroy, below, and Marysville’s Cameron Cave, above, are pictured during 2026 cross country meets. McElroy will compete as an individual and Cave has helped lead MHS to the state meet that will be held Saturday at Fortress Obetz. (Photos submitted)
By Bob Putman 
November 2, 2026
-- The Fairbanks and Marysville girls cross country teams each qualified for the Ohio High School Athletic Association state championships to be held Saturday at Fortress Obetz & Memorial Park. The La...
Timeout with Tim: Cardinal Nation hopes 2026 gridiron victory total will help spur team’s return to success
Columns/Editorials, Sports
In the above photo, Triad senior Wyatt Smith (1) picks up yardage during a 2026 game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
By Tim Miller 
November 2, 2026
The final record wasn’t what first-year Triad High School head football coach Tim Melvin wanted. To the faithful of Cardinal Nation, however, it was a hopeful sign of better days to come. It’s no secr...