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August 25, 2023

Panther, Monarch spikers triumph

By Tim Miller

Fairbanks’ varsity volleyball squad upped its record to 2-0 with a 25-18, 25-10, 25-19 victory over Benjamin Logan.

Grace Gorton led FHS with 11 kills and 10 digs.

Aubrey Burns and Claire Baker both contributed a trio of blocks and Allie Boyd came through with 27 assists.

MHS triumphs

The Lady Monarch...

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JA bowlers split matches

By Tim Miller

February 6, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s boys bowlers turned back Urbana 2,814-2,568. Grant Headings finished with a 450 series on games of 182 and 268. He was followed by Fred Bluhm (211-237-448), Gavin Murphy (257-188-445)...

Fourth quarter proves problematic for NU in loss to Fredericktown

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Nickolas Hajjar of North Union brings the ball up the court against defensive pressure. Hajjar tallied 22 points during a loss to unbeaten Fredericktown. (Photo submitted)

Fourth quarter proves problematic for NU in loss to Fredericktown

By Bob Putman

February 6, 2026

North Union had an undefeated Fredericktown on the ropes for three quarters on Wednesday in a non-league game at North Union. The Freddies (16-0), however, showed they were not ready to suffer their f...

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Fairbanks’ Hannah Boehm goes up for a basket. Boehm tallied seven points during a game against DeSales. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS girls fall to DeSales; Raiders win

By Tim Miller

February 6, 2026

Fairbanks’ girls basketball squad saw its record slip to 16-5 with Wednesday’s 52-33 non-conference loss to Columbus St. Francis DeSales. The Lady Panthers jumped out to a 12-4 advantage by the conclu...

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Governor candidate speaks locally

By From JT Staff Reports

February 9, 2026

Dr. Amy Acton, Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, spoke to a room full of supporters at the Union County Services Building on London Avenue Saturday. Acton's appearance was part of a fundraiser f...

HondaJet is first craft of its kind with autonomous landing technology

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The HondaJet Elite II , shown above, has been certified by the FAA to become the first production model twin-turbine very light business jet available with Emergency Autoland. (Photo submitted)

HondaJet is first craft of its kind with autonomous landing technology

By From JT Staff Reports

February 9, 2026

Honda Aircraft Company announced that the HondaJet Elite II has become the first production model twin-turbine very light business jet certified to equip Emergency Autoland (EAL), following certificat...

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P.C. recognizes employees for snow removal efforts

By Jack Christian

February 9, 2026

During the Village of Plain City's recent council work session meeting, the village awarded special recognition to the Public Works Department for its efforts during the last two week’s record snowfal...

Local Special Olympians make state basketball finals

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Members of the Union County Cougars basketball team are, from left to right, in the front row, head coach Zach Noland, Leo Wright, Cayden Larriuz, Andrew Wright and Corey Ford, and in the back row, coach Austin Noland, Auston Cunningham, Chase Gibson, Ivan Green, Quinton Bodine, DJ Litzke and coach Eric Bodine. (Photo submitted)

Local Special Olympians make state basketball finals

By From JT Staff Reports

February 9, 2026

The Cougars, Union County’s Special Olympics basketball team, made program history this week, winning the South Central Regional Basketball Tournament and advancing to the state finals. For the first ...

State data shows county population to surge in coming decades

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The Club at Woodside apartment complex is one of the new residences to the City of Marysville as part of the expected growth in the cities near future. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

State data shows county population to surge in coming decades

Union projected as second fastest growing county through 2050

By Jack Christian

February 8, 2026

Editor's note: This story originally ran as part of the 2026 Progress Edition. With growth becoming one of the most important talking points for counties and cities across Ohio, local governments are ...

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Jerome Fire Chief Doug Stewart, pictured above, was met with applause at the township association meeting Thursday night after giving an impassioned statement about how local fire departments struggle to manage emergency calls to the two data centers in Jerome Township. He warned that more data centers may serve to overwhelm EMS services and urged trustees to put them in check. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Preparing for the data dump

Officials debate pros and cons of tech facilities

By Kyle Meddles

February 7, 2026

A meeting this week painted a picture of the impact of data centers so that elected officials might have an idea of what they bring to the community. The reaction from local leaders differed between t...