Sports

August 21, 2024

Members of the Panther football team are from left, front row, Jack Nicol, Raiden Humble. Carter Miller, Holtz Maine, Benny Powell, Wyatt Stice, Noah Rhea and Nick Newland; second row, Rylan Gabel, Braydon Wiedemann, Ryker Green, Nate Russell, Vinny Luke, Blake Robinson and Nate Fisher; third row, Noah Mullet, Madox Eagon, Gatlin Conley, Nic Andrews, DJ Litzke, Andy Agner and Cohen Burns; fourth row, Liam Kelly, Evan Wiedemann, Jacob Williams, Carson Shope, Tommy Dellinger, Jackson Hafner, Bryson Griffith and William Stice; fifth row, Caleb Wilson, Kouper Kise, Brennan Peffer, Leo Winner, John Doll, Kendole Crozier, Reid Phelps and Daniel Bailey; sixth row, assistant coach Kyle Burns, head coach David Carroll, assistant coaches OJ Sancho, Steven DeRoads, Jared Maine, Mike Mays and T Jay Kemmers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Panther gridders have new head coach

By Tim Miller

There’s a new kid on block among Union County high school football coaches.

Actually, he’s not a kid, but a 35-year veteran of the prep gridiron coaching establishment.

David Carroll is embarking on his first season as the boss of the Fairbanks football program.

Carroll has served as the head coach...

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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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“Rules of the game have been changed”

Marysville deals with house bill hammering

By Chad Williamson

February 21, 2026

If the Marysville School District hadn’t passed a levy in May, it’s likely the immediate future of the district would have looked very different. Developments just before and after voters approved a 5...

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Bridge work may create detour dilemma

By Michael Williamson

February 21, 2026

Crews are planning to replace the bridge on Route 38 near Burns Road soon but that may cause some issues if drivers use the historic Streng Road Bridge as a detour. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch s...

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Jerome Trustees discuss pothole equipment purchase

By Jack Christian

February 21, 2026

Jerome Township’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday night for one of its two regularly scheduled monthly meetings. Among the topics was the continued conversation surrounding a potential purchase of a dur...

Education, News, Plain City, ...

Walk-out doesn’t happen

By Michael Williamson

February 20, 2026

There was an increased law enforcement presence but no student walk-out at Jonathan Alder High School Friday afternoon. District officials released a statement Thursday reminding students that demonst...

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Ostrander receives $431,545 grant for recreational trail

By From JT Staff Reports

February 20, 2026

The Village of Ostrander has been awarded a $431,545 grant through the Clean Ohio Trails Fund administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to help construct a new recreational trail along ...

JA officials try to get ahead of planned student walk-out

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A social media post, shown above, encouraging a student walk-out Friday at Jonathan Alder High School began circulating online last week. The post identifies opposition to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency as the reason for the protest. (Graphic submitted)

JA officials try to get ahead of planned student walk-out

By Michael Williamson

February 20, 2026

Ahead of a rumored protest by Jonathan Alder High School students, district officials issued a statement saying that a walk-out could come with severe consequences. The district released the statement...