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January 28, 2020

ODOT truck hits pickup

By From JT Staff Reports

At approximately 9:45 a.m. Monday, police responded to the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Route 4 south of Boerger Road involving an Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) truck. Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Kathy Durham said Gregory Rigsby, 56, of North Lewisburg was driving the ODOT veh...

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Jerome Township to see increased traffic focus

By Kyle Meddles

May 21, 2025

The Jerome Township Trustees voted in approval of a contract with the Union County Sheriff to bring more police units to the township to help with traffic enforcement. At the regular meeting of the tr...

Education, News

Students create monument mall

By Michael Williamson

May 21, 2025

Fairbanks eighth graders designed and created their own monument mall as part of a wider project researching monuments and memorials ahead of their trip to Washington, D.C. this year. Students selecte...

Education, News

HB 96 still a worry to future of NU finances

By Kyle Meddles

May 20, 2025

North Union’s board of education approved the five-year forecast as concerns within the statehouse continue to mount. At the regular meeting of the board on Monday, North Union Treasurer Scott Marunia...

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Jerome Township to see increased traffic focus

By Kyle Meddles

May 21, 2025

Education, News

Students create monument mall

By Michael Williamson

May 21, 2025

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Kylie Peterscheim attempts to put down a bunt in this file photo. Peterscheim had one of Alder’s three hits during a tournament loss to Columbus Bishop Watterson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

JA girls drop tourney game

By Tim Miller

May 21, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s softball season came to an end with a 10-3 loss to Columbus Bishop Watterson. The Lady Pioneers (15-12) went into the Division III tournament game with the No. 3 seed, while the Eagle...

FHS softball team tops Johnstown; will play North Union for district title

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Fairbanks’ Jenna Dee celebrates with teammate Elizabeth Gregory (99), assistant coaches Josie Duncan (right) and Alexis Smith (left) following the senior’s home run in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Lady Panther accounted for one hit and two RBIs in the team’s win over Johnstown. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

FHS softball team tops Johnstown; will play North Union for district title

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 21, 2025

Fairbanks’ softball district semifinal game felt more like a championship contest Monday evening. Despite the pressure, the second-seeded Lady Panthers pulled out a 3-0 triumph against seventh- seeded...

North Union topples Northmor in post-season game

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Leah Cox of North Union fires the ball toward the plate. The Lady Cats defeated Northmor to advance to Friday’s Division V district championship game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

North Union topples Northmor in post-season game

By Bob Putman

May 21, 2025

When you have the kind of regular season the North Union softball team went through, it is especially gratifying to have some success during the post-season tournament. That is exactly what the Lady C...

Lady Monarchs top Groveport-Madison in district semifinal softball contest

Sports

Courtesy runner Madelyn Russolillo slides safely into second base during the Lady Monarchs’ 9-0 tournament win over Groveport-Madison. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs top Groveport-Madison in district semifinal softball contest

By Tim Miller

May 21, 2025

Marysville’s softball team handily defeated Groveport-Madison, 9-0, during a Division I district semifinal contest on Monday. The game outcome, however, pales in comparison to what happened outside th...