ROBERT E. AND REBECCA ANN (ECKHART) JEFFERS

By Jacob Runnels

Robert E. and Rebecca Ann (Eckhart) Jeffers will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 2. They were united in marriage on Sept. 2, 1968, at Plain City Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Charles Stenner. They are both graduates of Jonathan Alder High School. He is retired from Columbus Showcas...

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Wildcats drop two more CBC baseball games

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 23, 2025

North Union’s baseball team fell short in two recent Central Buckeye Conference games. The Wildcats (1-12 overall and 0-8 in the Central Buckeye Conference) suffered losses to Urbana, 13-10, and Graha...

Error leads to winning run as Northeastern edges FHS

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Fairbanks’ catcher Mason Rausch (middle) tries to swipe at Northeastern’s Meric Gilbert (left) as he slides into the plate. FHS starting pitcher Carson Reames (27) stands for insurance. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Error leads to winning run as Northeastern edges FHS

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 23, 2025

Fairbanks’ baseball team was on the cusp of winning until a late-game error allowed Northeastern to gain the upper hand. The visiting Jets took advantage of the fielding miscue in the top of the seven...

Kise tosses no-hitter during Fairbanks softball victory

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Fairbanks’ Macy Kise prepares to throw to the plate in this file photo. Kise tossed a no-hitter during a victory over Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Kise tosses no-hitter during Fairbanks softball victory

By Tim Miller

April 23, 2025

Fairbanks senior Macy Kise pitched a no-hitter during an 8-0 victory over Northeastern on Monday. Kise struck out 11 batters and issued a trio of walks. Jenna Dee finished with three hits for FHS. Ann...

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Jon Alder netters top Tecumseh

By Tim Miller

April 23, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team turned in a 4-1 verdict over Tecumseh. Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Petrae (T) 6-0, 6-0; -Max Metz (JA) downed Augito (T) 6-3, 6-3; -Barnett (T) topped Shad...

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MHS track athletes compete in meets

By Tim Miller

April 23, 2025

Marysville High School’s boys and girls track and field teams competed in three recent meets. The boys placed 15th during the 22-team Stingel Invitational at Pickerington North High School. The Lady M...

Lady Monarchs take possession of first place in OCC Cardinal by winning slugfest over Braves

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The umpire signals the forceout as MHS second baseman Jillian Rausch prepares to relay the ball to first. MHS’ defense was solid during the win over Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs take possession of first place in OCC Cardinal by winning slugfest over Braves

By Tim Miller

April 23, 2025

The Lady Monarchs of Marysville plated 12 runs in the home half of the first inning against Olentangy Monday evening. Things, however, got a little tight and MHS needed three runs in the home portion...