NU cagers clinch share of CBC Mad River title by beating Northwestern

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February 18, 2025

North Union’s boys basketball team clinched a share of the Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division title. The Wildcats posted an 8-2 conference mark, which ties them with Indian Lake. Pictured from left, front row, Tyler Krebehenne, Miles Hall, Trace Huff and Jaxon Jolliff; second row, assistant coach Josh Rayburn, manager Brey Wenger, Xavier Gruber, Trenor Kyte, Dainon Lindsey, Wyatt Davis, Jacob Toomey, Ethan Monroe, Josiah Stover, Wyatt Arver, assistant coach Cameron Miller, assistant coach Steve Allen, Brodie Terrill and head coach Austin Terrill. (Photo submitted)

NU cagers clinch share of CBC Mad River title by beating Northwestern

By Bob Putman

Twenty four hours before North Union was to conclude its boys basketball regular season, the main focus may have been to honor the four senior players.

But things were much different when the Wildcats tipped off their Central Buckeye Conference finale against Northwestern Saturday night at North Unio...

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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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Fairbanks’ Hannah Boehm goes up for a basket. Boehm tallied seven points during a game against DeSales. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS girls fall to DeSales; Raiders win

By Tim Miller

February 6, 2026

Fairbanks’ girls basketball squad saw its record slip to 16-5 with Wednesday’s 52-33 non-conference loss to Columbus St. Francis DeSales. The Lady Panthers jumped out to a 12-4 advantage by the conclu...

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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 ...

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Three locals caught up in firearm charges

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

February 10, 2026

A trio of area residents have been indicted by the Union County Grand Jury on charges stemming from improper firearm handling. Their arraignments are scheduled for Feb. 11, 2026. - Jason Allen Bevard,...

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Governor candidate speaks locally

By From JT Staff Reports

February 9, 2026

Dr. Amy Acton, Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, spoke to a room full of supporters at the Union County Services Building on London Avenue Saturday. Acton's appearance was part of a fundraiser f...

HondaJet is first craft of its kind with autonomous landing technology

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The HondaJet Elite II , shown above, has been certified by the FAA to become the first production model twin-turbine very light business jet available with Emergency Autoland. (Photo submitted)

HondaJet is first craft of its kind with autonomous landing technology

By From JT Staff Reports

February 9, 2026

Honda Aircraft Company announced that the HondaJet Elite II has become the first production model twin-turbine very light business jet certified to equip Emergency Autoland (EAL), following certificat...

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P.C. recognizes employees for snow removal efforts

By Jack Christian

February 9, 2026

During the Village of Plain City's recent council work session meeting, the village awarded special recognition to the Public Works Department for its efforts during the last two week’s record snowfal...

Local Special Olympians make state basketball finals

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Members of the Union County Cougars basketball team are, from left to right, in the front row, head coach Zach Noland, Leo Wright, Cayden Larriuz, Andrew Wright and Corey Ford, and in the back row, coach Austin Noland, Auston Cunningham, Chase Gibson, Ivan Green, Quinton Bodine, DJ Litzke and coach Eric Bodine. (Photo submitted)

Local Special Olympians make state basketball finals

By From JT Staff Reports

February 9, 2026

The Cougars, Union County’s Special Olympics basketball team, made program history this week, winning the South Central Regional Basketball Tournament and advancing to the state finals. For the first ...