Jonathan Alder’s Aidan Becker seeks national title after committing to Otterbein University

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July 8, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s Aidan Becker (red) splits two defenders during a regular-season home game in the fall of 2024. The former Pioneer joins the Cardinals’ men’s soccer program for the 2025 fall season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s Aidan Becker seeks national title after committing to Otterbein University

By Aleksei Pavloff

One of Jonathan Alder’s main forces on the soccer pitch will continue his career at Otterbein University.

Recent Pioneer graduate Aidan Becker will join the Cardinals this fall as a member of the men’s soccer program.

“I have been blessed to have the opportunity to coach Aidan during his career ...

Jonathan Alder lacrosse program benefits from youth development and participation

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Jonathan Alder alumnus Corey Kingry (right) mimics as a defender while youth camper Will Icenhour (left), an eighth grader, tries to move up field during a passing drill at Jonathan Alder High School last week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder lacrosse program benefits from youth development and participation

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 7, 2025

Youth involvement in sports can be vital to a program’s longevity and success. Jonathan Alder’s boys lacrosse program understands this as it embarks on its sixth year offering youth camps for local pl...

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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...

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Adkins case remains a priority

By Kyle Meddles

July 7, 2025

June 29, 2025 recently marked the 24th year in the unsolved cold case of 29-year-old Patricia “Patti” Adkins, who’s disappearance on June 29, 2001 is still being actively investigated. “Our investigat...

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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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Jonathan Alder lacrosse program benefits from youth development and participation

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 7, 2025