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August 22, 2023

County cleaning up on interest earnings

By Michael Williamson

Union County made nearly 10-times the interest by the second quarter of 2023 than it did by the second quarter of 2022.

County Treasurer Andrew Smarra told the commissioners Wednesday that the county’s financial outlook was positive and thanks to the continuous rise in interest rates at the federal...

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Crash ends with vehicle on sidewalk

By Chad Williamson

May 14, 2025

A Marysville Police Officer looks over the scene of a crash on West Fourth Street at around 9 p.m. Monday night. According to reports, the driver of the vehicle, Sarissa Moore, lost control and struck...

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Richwood continues to investigate backflow compliance program

By Kyle Meddles

May 14, 2025

Richwood council further discussed backflow compliance and which related software to purchase. At the regular meeting of village council on Monday, water and sewer operator Eric Kincaid stepped in for...

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U.C. investments earn $1.5M in Q1

By Michael Williamson

May 14, 2025

Union County’s investment income is still solid after receiving a slight bump this quarter compared to the same time last year. Treasurer Andy Smarra told the county commissioners recently that, overa...

Sports

North Union’s Miles Marlette (4) connects on an opposing pitch during a regular season game against Jonathan Alder. The Wildcat recorded an RBI and two hits in the team’s recent loss to Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU Wildcats drop contest to Chieftains

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 14, 2025

North Union’s baseball team suffered a recent 5-1 loss at Bellefontaine. The Wildcats grabbed an early lead in the top of the first inning. With one out on the board, starting Bellefontaine pitcher Sp...

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Monarch position open until May 23

By Tim Miller

May 14, 2025

The process continues in Marysville High School’s search for a new athletic director. The position recently began open when Joey Day stepped down to become the new athletic director at Wooster High Sc...

Fairbanks AD search down to three finalists

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The three finalists for the Fairbanks athletic director position, from left to right, are Grey Huston, Chris Reese and Zach Dennis. (Photos submitted)

Fairbanks AD search down to three finalists

By Tim Miller

May 14, 2025

There is the possibility that Fairbanks High School will have a new athletic director very soon. At least that’s the hope of superintendent Adham Schirg. “We’re hoping we can hire the new athletic dir...

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Marysville to host OCC Cardinal meet

By Tim Miller

May 14, 2025

Marysville’s Macie Barta (right) sprints toward a first-place finish in the girls 100-meter dash, while Tucker Heminger (left) leaps for a fourth-place finish in the high jump during a recent meet. Th...

Jonathan Alder drops first baseball game; Fairbankfs falls at West Liberty

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Liam Rhea of Fairbanks puts the ball in play. Rhea tallied one hit during a loss at West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder drops first baseball game; Fairbankfs falls at West Liberty

By Tim Miller

May 14, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s first baseball loss of the 2025 season came at the hands of Defiance. The Pioneers (19-1) dropped a 3-1 verdict during a game that was played in Lancaster over the weekend. The contes...

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Crash ends with vehicle on sidewalk

By Chad Williamson

May 14, 2025