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July 30, 2020

Champion sisters

By From JT Staff Reports

Sisters Emma, left, and Madison Cook are overcome with emotion as they move in for a hug after winning top honors in the market dairy feeder show at the Union County Fair Wednesday. Madison’s entry was named grand champion while her big sister’s animal was named reserve champion. The scaled back...

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County officials investigating cyber security incident

By Michael Williamson

May 23, 2025

Union County officials are working with investigators to clear up a cyber security incident that occurred early last week. Officials were alerted to “unusual activity” on the county’s network Sunday a...

Service members can be honored at monument

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Local residents can purchase pavers to recognize veterans who have lived in Union County through the Veterans Remembrance Committee. The pavers are placed at the Union County Veterans Plaza. (Photo submitted)

Service members can be honored at monument

By From JT Staff Reports

May 23, 2025

As residents celebrate Memorial Day, the Veterans Remembrance Committee encourages residents to visit the graves of our fallen veterans or the Union County Veterans Plaza where names of more than 600 ...

Education, News

“Overall, it’s a disaster”

JA weighs in on impact of state budget proposals

By Michael Williamson

May 22, 2025

Jonathan Alder is joining other school districts in the county and state in expressing its frustration over the Ohio legislature’s proposals impacting public education. Treasurer Mark Ingles told the ...

North Union’s baseball season ends with tourney setback to Fredericktown

Sports

North Union’s Ashtin Haubiel (1) throws to first base after getting a Fredericktown runner out at second base during the team’s playoff game against the Freddies. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union’s baseball season ends with tourney setback to Fredericktown

By Bob Putman

May 27, 2025

When hits are hard to find, a tight baseball game will more than likely come down to making the least mistakes. That pretty much was how it went as Fredericktown traveled to North Union for the Centra...

Lady Monarchs capture district title in dramatic fashion; score winning run in seventh over C. Crossing

Sports

MHS shortstop Sienna Hutchins (36) tags out a Central Crossing base runner trying to reach second. Pictured in the background is Marysville second baseman Jillian Rausch. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs capture district title in dramatic fashion; score winning run in seventh over C. Crossing

By Tim Miller

May 27, 2025

Marysville High School senior Ella Wood admitted she had a case of the butterflies as she strode to the plate. “I was pretty nervous walking up there,” she said. However, she knew what her job was if ...

Fairbanks claims district title with win over North Union

Sports

Fairbanks' Maddie Sines (left) catches a pass to third base while North Union's Kailin McElroy slide before being called safe by the official. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks claims district title with win over North Union

By Bob Putman

May 23, 2025

Fairbanks got things started quickly and then finished strong during its Division V Central District softball final against North Union at Marysville High School. Those two things earned the Lady Pant...

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County officials investigating cyber security incident

By Michael Williamson

May 23, 2025

Sports

Marysville’s Hunter Sheldon (5) takes a shot amid a heavy Shamrock defense during the second half of action. The Monarch accounted for two goals in the team’s loss to Dublin Coffman. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Campaign concludes for MHS LAX squad

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 23, 2025

Marysville’s boys lacrosse team recently concluded its season. The 13th-seeded Monarchs fell 14-3 to the fourth-seed Dublin Coffman, 14-3, during both teams’ first-round playoff game. “Overall, the la...

JA wins second lacrosse playoff game of season

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Mason Curtis (33) wins a face-off during the first half of action against Archbishop Alter’s Jackson Neace. The senior Pioneer won 15 face-offs during the team’s win over the visiting Knights. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA wins second lacrosse playoff game of season

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 23, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys lacrosse team had never won two playoff games in its history. That changed following a recent 7-6 victory over fifth-seeded Kettering Alter (14-2). “I’m just elated,” JA Head Co...