Lady Panther spikers fall to London during day of other celebrations
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September 10, 2024
Madeleine Peffer (19) of Fairbanks sends the ball back at London defenders during a non-conference volleyball match. Also pictured for the Lady Panthers are Maddi Sines (27) and Allie Boyd (14). FHS dropped the contest in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Panther spikers fall to London during day of other celebrations

By Tim Miller 

Saturday was a day to celebrate a portion of Fairbanks High School’s vast volleyball legacy.

Members of the 1994 state Final Four squad were honored to mark the 30th anniversary of its accomplishments.

Among those former Lady Panthers were Amelia Stillings Burns, Summer Scheiderer Phelps, Brooke Gib...

Pioneer cagers will face Van Wert during D-IV regional semifinals
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Trey Bentley of Jonathan Alder goes to the basket against defensive pressure. The Pioneers will play Van Wert this evening during the Division IV regional semifinals. The game will be played at Bowling Green State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
March 11, 2026
For the third consecutive season, the Jonathan Alder boys basketball squad will play in the Division IV regional semifinals. The Pioneers will put their 20-5 record on the line this evening at Bowling...
Marysville boys bowlers, Lady Monarch Delaney Sherwood place during state tourneys
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Members of Marysville’s boys bowling team are from left, Hayden Cotterell, Lucas Hoffman, Grayson Young, Corbin Levings, Kyle Teters, Carson Blevins and Kai Kozlik. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
March 11, 2026
Marysville High School’s boys bowling team placed 13th during the 16-team Division I state bowling tournament. The event was held on Friday at HP Lanes in Columbus. Centerville placed first with 4,236...
Marysville’s Riley, Jon Alder’s Thomas capture district wrestling championships
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Marysville freshman Avery Riley prepares to pin an opponent in this file photo. Riley captured a district championship in her weight class and is one of several MHS girls who will compete in the upcoming state tournament. (Journal-Tribunen photo by Tim Miller)
By Bob Putman 
March 10, 2026
A pair of freshmen brought home wrestling championships as area teams competed Saturday and Sunday in girls district tournament action at Big Walnut High School. Avery Riley of Marysville earned the t...
UCSO sees growing employment interest
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After recent difficulties filling jobs, 13 deputy interviews held since Thursday
By Michael Williamson 
March 12, 2026
Law enforcement staffing concerns seem to be going in a different direction than they were just a few short years ago. Union County Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners Wednesday that he...
Airport snow removal costs skyrocket
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The Union County Airport saw a significant increase in cost for snow removal this year, causing officials to question whether the large amounts of snowfall throughout January were just an anomaly. Perhaps the biggest anomaly at the airport is a payphone booth, as seen above in a small social space outside of the main office at the airport in early February. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
By Kyle Meddles 
March 12, 2026
The Union County Airport paid upwards of four-times its usual costs for snow removal this year, causing the board to question whether this year was an anomaly or if it is a significant issue moving fo...
North Lewisburg Council hears new cybersecurity policy
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By Chad Williamson 
March 12, 2026
North Lewisburg Village Council held first reading on a new cybersecurity policy designed to protect the community’s digital systems and sensitive data while ensuring compliance with Ohio Revised Code...
Pioneer cagers will face Van Wert during D-IV regional semifinals
Sports
Trey Bentley of Jonathan Alder goes to the basket against defensive pressure. The Pioneers will play Van Wert this evening during the Division IV regional semifinals. The game will be played at Bowling Green State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
March 11, 2026
For the third consecutive season, the Jonathan Alder boys basketball squad will play in the Division IV regional semifinals. The Pioneers will put their 20-5 record on the line this evening at Bowling...
Marysville boys bowlers, Lady Monarch Delaney Sherwood place during state tourneys
Sports
Members of Marysville’s boys bowling team are from left, Hayden Cotterell, Lucas Hoffman, Grayson Young, Corbin Levings, Kyle Teters, Carson Blevins and Kai Kozlik. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
March 11, 2026
Marysville High School’s boys bowling team placed 13th during the 16-team Division I state bowling tournament. The event was held on Friday at HP Lanes in Columbus. Centerville placed first with 4,236...
Richwood eyes regulations on food trucks
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Richwood Council is looking at how food trucks fit into the village’s proposed peddler regulation ordinance. Above in an image from social media, a food truck is shown at an event at the Richwood Park. (Photo submitted)
By Kyle Meddles 
March 11, 2026
Council tabled the final reading of a village ordinance for peddler and solicitor requirements after realizing that the code might put accidental restrictions on food trucks visiting Richwood. At the ...