Panther cross country squads compete in out-of-state races

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October 3, 2023

Panther cross country squads compete in out-of-state races

By Tim Miller

Fairbanks’ boys cross-country team placed 25th (out of 38 squads) and the Lady Panthers were 33rd (out of 39) during the Nike XC Town Twilight meet that was held over the weekend.

The races were held at Terra Haute, Indiana.

Mt. Vernon (Fortville) won the boys meet with 42 points.

Fairbanks tallied 2...

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Hall of Fame inducts three

By Tim Miller

February 10, 2026

The Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame added three new inductees Friday evening. They are, from left, Frank Runion (cross-country and track and field), Amber Church Kuchmek (softball) and Sc...

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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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Ballot finalized; one removed from state race

By Michael Williamson

February 11, 2026

Union County Board of Elections officials approved the candidates and issues list for the spring primary. The board met Tuesday morning to solidify the list just a few days after the filing deadline f...

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Jerome data center site may be added to development district

By Michael Williamson

February 11, 2026

Three properties in Jerome Township are looking to enter the area’s Joint Economic Development District (JEDD), but much of the focus is on the one that’s most likely to become a data center. Eric Phi...

The birth of Richwood’s “heart and soul”

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One notable speaker who attended the Opera House was former President Warren G. Harding, who spoke at the town hall on Oct. 21, 1903. Pictured above, a poster depicts Harding and a brief synopsis of his visit. (Photo submitted)

The birth of Richwood’s “heart and soul”

By Kyle Meddles

February 11, 2026

With the news that the Opera House will be demolished, local historian and Marysville Municipal Court Judge Robert Parrott shared his compiled history of the 136-year-old building. Steeped in history ...

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Pictured above is an old postcard showing the Richwood Town Hall and Opera House, which was constructed in 1890. (Photo submitted)

Fat lady sings on Opera House

Village Council votes to tear down Richwood landmark

By Kyle Meddles

February 11, 2026

In a sequence of drama fit for an opera, Richwood council’s vote to demolish the Opera House ended in a tie-breaking “yes” vote from the mayor, putting an end to years of discussion surrounding the fa...

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Hall of Fame inducts three

By Tim Miller

February 10, 2026

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Study to align stakeholder goals along 161

By Michael Williamson

February 10, 2026

Local officials are working to unify the goals and actions of the jurisdictions along the Route 161 corridor east of Plain City. That working group, which has been meeting over the last year, heard a ...