Sports

May 21, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s Kylie Peterscheim attempts to put down a bunt in this file photo. Peterscheim had one of Alder’s three hits during a tournament loss to Columbus Bishop Watterson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

JA girls drop tourney game

By Tim Miller

Jonathan Alder’s softball season came to an end with a 10-3 loss to Columbus Bishop Watterson.

The Lady Pioneers (15-12) went into the Division III tournament game with the No. 3 seed, while the Eagles are seeded fifth.

Bishop Watterson took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, but Alder tied the contest...

FHS softball team tops Johnstown; will play North Union for district title

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Fairbanks’ Jenna Dee celebrates with teammate Elizabeth Gregory (99), assistant coaches Josie Duncan (right) and Alexis Smith (left) following the senior’s home run in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Lady Panther accounted for one hit and two RBIs in the team’s win over Johnstown. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

FHS softball team tops Johnstown; will play North Union for district title

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 21, 2025

Fairbanks’ softball district semifinal game felt more like a championship contest Monday evening. Despite the pressure, the second-seeded Lady Panthers pulled out a 3-0 triumph against seventh- seeded...

North Union topples Northmor in post-season game

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Leah Cox of North Union fires the ball toward the plate. The Lady Cats defeated Northmor to advance to Friday’s Division V district championship game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

North Union topples Northmor in post-season game

By Bob Putman

May 21, 2025

When you have the kind of regular season the North Union softball team went through, it is especially gratifying to have some success during the post-season tournament. That is exactly what the Lady C...

Lady Monarchs top Groveport-Madison in district semifinal softball contest

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Courtesy runner Madelyn Russolillo slides safely into second base during the Lady Monarchs’ 9-0 tournament win over Groveport-Madison. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs top Groveport-Madison in district semifinal softball contest

By Tim Miller

May 21, 2025

Marysville’s softball team handily defeated Groveport-Madison, 9-0, during a Division I district semifinal contest on Monday. The game outcome, however, pales in comparison to what happened outside th...

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Marysville resident Jeff Lyerla sits in a White Castle throne during his induction into the Craver’s Hall of Fame on May 15. Lyerla earned his spot in those hallowed halls after he shared a story of sending his friend in the Army a deployment package consisting of an empty Crave Case. (Photo submitted)

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Local man enters White Castle Hall of Fame after scarfing sliders while on leave

By Kyle Meddles

May 21, 2025

There are many ways that a serviceman might choose to spend the cherished few days on leave from a deployment. One Marysville resident chose to spend it with a White Castle “Crave Case” – and it earne...

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PC nonprofit director sentenced for theft

By Michael Williamson

May 21, 2025

The director of a Plain City nonprofit has to spend a month in jail and pay back money stolen from the organization after pleading guilty to theft. In December 2024, Catherine Thompson was indicted by...

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Jerome Township to see increased traffic focus

By Kyle Meddles

May 21, 2025

The Jerome Township Trustees voted in approval of a contract with the Union County Sheriff to bring more police units to the township to help with traffic enforcement. At the regular meeting of the tr...

Education, News

Students create monument mall

By Michael Williamson

May 21, 2025

Fairbanks eighth graders designed and created their own monument mall as part of a wider project researching monuments and memorials ahead of their trip to Washington, D.C. this year. Students selecte...

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FHS softball team tops Johnstown; will play North Union for district title

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 21, 2025

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Leah Cox of North Union fires the ball toward the plate. The Lady Cats defeated Northmor to advance to Friday’s Division V district championship game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

North Union topples Northmor in post-season game

By Bob Putman

May 21, 2025