Local athletes honored for track and field performances

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July 3, 2025

In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Ally Gearhart (left) shouts encouragement to teammate Sydney Nicol after a relay handoff during the Division II state track and field meet. In the photo to the right, North Union’s Gabby Lindsey speeds down the stretch at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Lindsey placed second in the state 400-meter dash and is the local area’s track/field athlete of the year. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Local athletes honored for track and field performances

By Tim Miller

The 2025 high school track and field season produced some memorable performances by Union County area athletes.

The top performance of the season came from North Union High School sophomore Gabby Lindsey.

Competing in the Division II state meet at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Sta...

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Youth tennis camp set at MHS

By Tim Miller

July 3, 2025

The Marysville High School girls tennis program will be conducting a camp for boys and girls on Monday-through-Wednesday (July 14-15-16) at the MHS tennis courts. Sessions will run from 6-8:30 p.m. ea...

Blues Creek hosts Heart of Ohio Junior Golf tournament

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Alex Jolliff of North Union follows through on a shot at Blues Creek Golf Course. Competition came during a Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association event. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Blues Creek hosts Heart of Ohio Junior Golf tournament

By Tim Miller

July 3, 2025

The Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association held its most recent event of the 2025 season earlier this week. Young linksmen competed at Blues Creek Golf Course, just north of Marysville. A few local gol...

Freshmen were key members of another successful Marysville softball squad

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Marysville softball freshmen Lexi Hakola (left) and Brie Jennings played vital roles during the Lady Monarchs’ run to another Division I district title. Both respectively started at first base and in the outfield during the 2025 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Freshmen were key members of another successful Marysville softball squad

By Tim Miller

July 2, 2025

Making the switch from middle school sports to the high school level can be a very big adjustment for any athlete. Going from the younger age group to earning a spot on a varsity roster is quite an ac...

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Above, Chris and Megan Guisinger are married in front of friends and family in a facility at the Union County Fairgrounds in 2022. The facilities host a variety of activities outside of the annual fair. (Photo submitted)

Reimagining the fairgrounds

Facilities host a variety of events throughout the year

By Jack Christian

July 7, 2025

With the Union County fair arriving at the end of the month, residents will flock to the fairgrounds for a week full of fun and festivities. But once the fair wraps up, what happens to the fairgrounds...

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Surfing the reservoir

By From JT Staff Reports

July 7, 2025

Grant Niedzwiedski from Grove City found the Marysville Reservoir to be the perfect place to ride his electric hydrofoil surfboard Sunday. The device is a motorized board that allows riders to glide a...

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HEAP cooling assistance available

By From JT Staff Reports

July 7, 2025

The Ohio Department of Development and The Breathing Association are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. From July 1 through Sept. 30, income...

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Weber to seek seat in 86th House District

By From JT Staff Reports

July 7, 2025

A new candidate is running for Ohio’s 86th House District. Ben Weber, a local constitutional attorney, community leader and conservative Republican recently announced he is running for state represent...

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Youth tennis camp set at MHS

By Tim Miller

July 3, 2025

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Alex Jolliff of North Union follows through on a shot at Blues Creek Golf Course. Competition came during a Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association event. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Blues Creek hosts Heart of Ohio Junior Golf tournament

By Tim Miller

July 3, 2025