News

January 3, 2019

One injured in crash

By Jacob Runnels

Emergency crews are pictured above cleaning up a car crash involving a 2015 Ford Focus and two commercial trucks at the intersection of U.S. 42 and Jerome Road on Wednesday morning. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, at 10:51 a.m. the Focus, driven by Carl D. Farley, 67, of Columbus,...

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Village foots bill for pricey upkeep on infrastructure

By Chad Williamson

September 19, 2025

Costly infrastructure improvements dominated the agenda at a recent North Lewisburg Village Council meeting. Village Administrator Todd Freyhof reported that a membrane replacement project recently co...

Education, News

Fairbanks superintendent pleased with report card results

By Jack Christian

September 18, 2025

Fairbanks announced its yearly state report card and the state released ratings for each school district for the previous year. The state has a 1 to 5 star rating for each school, with Fairbanks scori...

Local News, News

Buzzards and balloons

By Chad Williamson

September 18, 2025

Warm weather months in Union County promise two things when local residents look upward - buzzards and balloons. In reality the birds, shown above on a cell tower off West Third Street, are turkey vul...

Pioneer gridders look to remain unbeaten when they host Shawnee

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Silas Shoemaker (25) gains yardage against North Union during last week’s Central Buckeye Conference cross-over contest. The Pioneers are back home this evening against Springfield Shawnee. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Pioneer gridders look to remain unbeaten when they host Shawnee

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 19, 2025

Jonathan Alder is riding high on a four-game football winning streak. Head coach Brett Glass, however, does not want his players to get too high. The Pioneers, who are ranked No. 5 in this week’s Divi...

NU hopes to get back on winning track at Urbana

Sports

North Union’s Dainon Lindsey (10) sprints upfield after catching a pass from Nickolas Hajjar during last week’s home game against Jonathan Alder. The Wildcats are on the road today taking on Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU hopes to get back on winning track at Urbana

By Bob Putman

September 19, 2025

North Union has split the first four games of the 2025 football season and has an interesting opponent for the final week of the non-league season. After suffering a 42-23 loss to Jonathan Alder last ...

Triad offense may show new features against Cedarville

Sports

Triad’s George Hartman (21) is tackled during a kickoff return against Greenon. The Cardinals will play at Cedarville tonight. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Triad offense may show new features against Cedarville

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 19, 2025

Triad’s football team may try some new aspects with its offense tonight at Cedarville. The Cardinals have not been fortunate in the injury category this season, leaving many positions open for younger...

Sports

Lexie Grant (7) of Fairbanks sets the ball for an assist. The Lady Panthers swept Southeastern to remain unbeaten. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Panther spikers sweep Southeastern

By Tim Miller

September 19, 2025

A three-set sweep kept Fairbanks’ varsity volleyball team undefeated for the 2025 campaign. The 25-11, 25-16, 25-12 verdict over Southeastern elevated the Lady Panthers to 11-0 overall and 8-0 in the ...

Sports

MHS netters edge Grove City

By Tim Miller

September 19, 2025

Marysville’s girls tennis squad upped its record to 9-6 with a 3-2 verdict over Grove City. Both of MHS’ doubles teams earned victories. Ada and Grace Burhanna captured the first doubles match with a ...

Sports

Jonathan Alder, North Union girls soccer teams have mixed results

By Bob Putman

September 19, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer squad upped its overall record to 4-4-1 by rolling past London 9-1. The Lady Pioneers (who are 3-1-1 in the Central Buckeye Conference) were led by Caroline Timberlake. T...