Defensive lapses lead to Alder loss in state softball semifinals

By Tim Miller

Jonathan Alder shorstop Emily Walker, left, can’t come up with the tag on this stolen base by West Branch’s Grace Heath on Thursday. The Lady Pioneers dropped the Division II state semifinal game, 5-4, at Akron’s Firestone Stadium.
(Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon)
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Gridiron Midnight Madness

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 1, 2025

While residents of Richwood were fast asleep, North Union's football program was wide awake Friday morning just after midnight. The Wildcats began their official padded practices yesterday as teams fr...

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Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler latches on to a pass during a recent 7-on-7 passing scrimmages. High school football teams across Ohio began their official preseason practices today. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

From the desk of AP: August brings about variety of football emotions

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 1, 2025

The month of August has always brought a sense of dread and excitement. I know those are two conflicting feelings but as a former high school and collegiate football player, it makes sense to me. Depe...

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North Union’s Alex Jolliff follows through on his shot during a match at Blues Creek. The Wildcats opened their 2025 season with a convincing 164-236 win over Benjamin Logan on Tuesday at Liberty Hills. Jaxon Jolliff was the match medalist with a 39, while his brother, Alex, posted a round of 40. Ethan Monroe and Jenson Stover each shot a 43, while Reese Spriggs had a 48 and Brylon Riffle carded a 51. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU golfers open with victory

By Bob Putman

July 31, 2025

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Slip-and-slide gathering

By From JT Staff Reports

August 2, 2025

Ben Haigh, 10, tumbles at the bottom of a long slip-and-slide near the intersection of Court and Seventh streets, amid much warmer temperatures earlier this week. A group of youths were taking part in...

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PCPD make headway on police staffing

By Jack Christian

August 2, 2025

Plain City Police Chief Dale McKee is continuing the search to fill multiple open officer positions within his department, but one of those roles has now officially been filled. At a recent board meet...

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Gridiron Midnight Madness

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 1, 2025

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County makes cybersecurity improvements

By Michael Williamson

August 1, 2025

Union County is adding another layer of protection to its cybersecurity infrastructure. The county commissioners approved a resolution Wednesday for Arctic Wolf, an advanced cybersecurity program that...

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From the desk of AP: August brings about variety of football emotions

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 1, 2025

Benefit in the Barn will donate to Hope Center

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Pictured above is an image from the 2024 Benefit in the Barn event. The 2025 version of the event will take place Aug. 16 with proceeds benefiting the Hope Center and Delaware County Hunger Alliance. (Photo submitted)

Benefit in the Barn will donate to Hope Center

By From JT Staff Reports

August 1, 2025

Organizers for the Benefit in the Barn announced that the affair is returning for its 11th year on Aug. 16 at We Feed U Farms, 5530 Radnor Road, Radnor. All net proceeds will benefit the Delaware Coun...