Sports
March 16, 2018

Good to Hear – By Mac Cordell

By Mac Cordell

Boxing at critical point for future
I was frustrated last week when I read that Canello Alvarez had tested dirty for a banned substance.
Alvarez’s May 5 rematch with Gennady Golovkin should have capped a really fun and profitable winter and spring for boxing.
Alvarez will still fight Golovkin, but mu...

FHS boys soccer squad will look for season sweep over X. Legacy Christian during state semifinal
Sports
Carson Price (6) of Fairbanks controls the ball near the sidelines at Granville High School on Sunday during the regional championship contest. The Panthers will face Xenia Legacy Christian today at 7 p.m. in the Division V state semifinals. The match will be played at Springfield High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS boys soccer squad will look for season sweep over X. Legacy Christian during state semifinal
By Tim Miller 
November 11, 2026
Xenia Legacy Christian Academy will take an impressive 21-1-1 record into this evening’s Division V boys soccer state semifinal match. The reason the Knights aren’t unbeaten this fall is due to the te...
Fairbanks’ Miller, Lady Monarch Cave earn first-team All-Ohio recognition after Saturday’s state cross country races
Sports
In the photo above, Fairbanks’ Sadie Miller (far right) is pictured competing in the Division IV girls state cross country race. (Photo submitted)
Fairbanks’ Miller, Lady Monarch Cave earn first-team All-Ohio recognition after Saturday’s state cross country races
By Bob Putman 
November 11, 2026
-- In the photo above, Marysville’s Cameron Cave displays her Division I All-Ohio certificate. Both Miller and Cave earned first-team All-Ohio accolades after the state races. (Photo submitted) -- Fai...
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Pigskin Pickers remain in tight race for season
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Pigskin Pickers remain in tight race for season
By From JT Staff Reports 
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Managing editor Chad Williamson posted the best week of the Pigskin Pickers. There were several AP Top 25 games that proved to be interesting or disastrous, depending on your point of view. Williamson...
RODERICK E. YOCOM
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RODERICK E. YOCOM
By From JT Staff Reports 
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Roderick E. Yocom, 87, of Woodstock, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 10, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family. Roderick was born on October 11, 1939, in Urbana,...
Never too early
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Never too early
By Michael Williamson 
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Some say decorating for Christmas in November is premature. Not the residents of this home on East Sixth Street. Drivers passing by the house will notice a large array of holiday-themed inflatables as...
County eyes Honda CRA fees
Local News, News
The Union County Commissioners approved the creation of a community reinvestment area (CRA) district, shown above in blue, on the west side of the county. The area will encompass the newly announced Honda plant and allow for future tax abatement requests in this part of Allen and Liberty townships. (Graphic submitted)
County eyes Honda CRA fees
Commissioner wants to cover costs of running abatement district
By Michael Williamson 
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One Union County Commissioner is looking to make sure the county receives administrative fees associated with a new community reinvestment area (CRA) being established for Honda’s planned manufacturin...