Fairbanks girls soccer eyes more soccer improvement

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August 21, 2024

Fairbanks girls soccer team is pictured from left, front row, Avery Arnold, Lilly Davisson, Mia Pagan, Avery Thorley, Elli Shaffer, Logan Fillman and Mollie Thrush; middle row, Ally Gearheart, Megan Bowsher, Riley Jones, Hailey Hall, Lexie Cushman, Marial Arend, Mara Vicari and Alexis Wojcehowicz; back row, assistant coach Brent Segner, Kendra Turner, Marik Shaffer, Ellie Chippas, Grace Zahn, Reagan Fillman, Sydney Cutler, Phoebe Allison, Emily Vance, assistant coach Tifany Allison and head coach Andy Hockman. Not pictured, Marissa Wenger, Kallynne Stanley and Grace Shumway. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Fairbanks girls soccer eyes more soccer improvement

By Aleksei Pavloff

Fairbanks’ girls soccer program hopes that a methodical approach will lead to more wins this season.

In his first season leading the program, Andy Hockman and his Lady Panthers concluded the season fourth in the Ohio Heritage Conference. The team put together an 8-10-1 overall record along with a 5...

Mintonette Volleyball Club instructs the JA ballers

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A file photo of the 2025 Jonathan Alder volleyball team. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Mintonette Volleyball Club instructs the JA ballers

By Tim Miller

August 4, 2026

Members of the 2026 Jonathan Alder high school and middle school volleyball teams received an added bonus of instruction during a recent workout. Lady Pioneer spikers in grades 7-12 participated in a ...

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Kailin McElroy tries to bypass opponent during a game from earlier in the 2025-2026 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union seniors begin prepping for three-sport school year

By Bob Putman

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The fall high school sports season is deep into its training and preparation so athletes in each sport can do their best. Some of them will just participate in a fall sport or maybe a second one later...

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Max Winner carrying the ball during the 2025 season. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Fairbanks quarterback spot up for grabs

By Tim Miller

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There will be a change in the quarterback position for the Fairbanks High School football team. Last year’s starting signal-caller, Bryson Griffith, graduated, leaving the spot up for grabs. Head coac...

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A man from Dayton is being charged after causing a car crash that sent a Nevada man to the hospital and allegedly making a false statement to crash investigators. The Union County Grand Jury has indic...

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A file photo of the 2025 Jonathan Alder volleyball team. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Mintonette Volleyball Club instructs the JA ballers

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August 4, 2026

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By Sarah Vollrath

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Cooper Phelps sold the grand champion steer for $11,000 to the New Albany Company, Bar S Livestock and Land LLC, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Marysville DQ, Arthur J Gallager/JH Ward Agency, Union Propane, H...

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Determined rider

By From JT Staff Reports

August 3, 2026

Bull riding action heated up the Union County Fair rodeo Thursday night. Above, an unidentified cowboy hangs on during a ride. The annual rodeo remains one of the fair’s signature grandstand events, d...