Jonathan Alder in process of finding new grid coach

Sports

January 18, 2025

Jonathan Alder junior Chase Meutzel (11) picks up yardage during a 2024 game. Meutzel and his Pioneer teammates will have a new head coach in 2025. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder in process of finding new grid coach

By Tim Miller

Interviews were scheduled to begin late this week as Jonathan Alder officials look for a new head football coach.

The position became vacant last month when Nathan Snedeker stepped down after four seasons at the Pioneer helm.

Snedeker compiled a 24-20 record during that time.

Athletic director Scott Re...

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This next week in local sports

By Tim Miller

August 6, 2026

Today Fairbanks boys golf home vs. West Jefferson, 4:30 p.m. North Union girls golf home vs. Ridgemont, 10 a.m. Triad boys golf home vs. Mechanicsburg, West Liberty-Salem and Northeastern, 10 a.m. Jon...

NU places third at Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek

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Luke Poling hitting the golf ball at a tournament. (Journal-Tribune by Bob Putman)

NU places third at Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek

By Bob Putman

August 5, 2026

In its first match of the season, the North Union boys golf team finished third on Monday in the Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek. The Wildcats finished third overall with a score of 355 while, ...

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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Former city manager agrees to temporary advisor role.

Emery returns to Marysville

By From JT Staff Reports

August 6, 2026

Terry Emery is returning to the City of Marysville. Officials announced the former city manager will be returning to the city temporarily to serve in an advisory capacity as the administration works t...

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Charges stem from stolen patients’ drugs

By Kyle Meddles

August 6, 2026

A woman from Mount Victory has been charged with allegedly stealing oxycodone from patients at Walnut Crossing while employed as a director at the assisted living center. The Union County Grand Jury h...

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City explores options for managing traffic flow

By Michael Williamson

August 6, 2026

Marysville officials are reconsidering their traffic management system as they work to optimize traffic patterns across the city. At the monthly work session on Monday, city council heard a presentati...

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The map identifies the locations of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras throughout the Marysville area. Red points mark the locations of each camera. The cameras capture images of passing license plates to assist law enforcement investigations. (Graphic submitted)

MPD stands by Flock cameras

By Michael Williamson

August 5, 2026

Communities around the country are once again talking about Flock cameras and not exactly favorably. Concerns over privacy have appeared in news headlines from Utah to North Carolina and even here, in...

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Luke Poling hitting the golf ball at a tournament. (Journal-Tribune by Bob Putman)

NU places third at Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek

By Bob Putman

August 5, 2026

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McCarthy: Citizens have cards in data center battle

By Michael Williamson

August 5, 2026

One Union County official said that with almost universal opposition to data centers across the country, the tables might be turning on who has the power. But community leaders have to be aware of wha...