Local wrestlers reflect on mat time during national tourney

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July 23, 2025

Marysville’s Berkley Behrens (left) ties up with Noah Brown of Missouri during a Greco Roman match at 132 pounds. The Monarch went on to win the match 5-2. The incoming sophomore Monarch went 0-2 in the 16U freestyle and 2-2 in the 16U Greco Roman brackets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Local wrestlers reflect on mat time during national tourney

By Aleksei Pavloff

A group of local grapplers recently ventured to Fargo, North Dakota to compete in what is considered high school wrestling’s biggest off-season tournament.

Four members of Marysville’s wrestling program and one Pioneer from Jonathan Alder met on the floor of the Fargo Dome for the 2025 U.S. Marin...

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OHSAA executive director Ute named to national board

By Tim Miller

July 23, 2025

Doug Ute, the executive director of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, has been named to a four-year term on the National Federation of High Schools board of directors. He is one of four new d...

NUAC continues to raise funds for Wildcat athletics since 1977

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North Union Athletic Committee president Reddy Brown welcomes those attending the NUAC Reverse Raffle at All Occasions in Waldo. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

NUAC continues to raise funds for Wildcat athletics since 1977

By Bob Putman

July 23, 2025

It was a night of fun and excitement, but throughout the annual North Union Athletic Committee Reverse Raffle, the goal of helping the athletes within the North Union program was never pushed into the...

Long-time coach Gebhart joins Monarch varsity gridiron staff

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Marysville High School assistant football coach Dave Gebhart watches the action from the sidelines during a recent 7-on-7 passing scrimmage. The former Fairbanks High School head coach will coach in MHS’ defensive secondary this fall. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Long-time coach Gebhart joins Monarch varsity gridiron staff

By Tim Miller

July 22, 2025

A name very familiar within Union County high school football coaching circles has joined the Marysville High School staff. Dave Gebhart, who previously served as the head gridiron boss at Fairbanks H...

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Journal-Tribune reporter Kyle Meddles, pictured above, took on the Laser Shot shooting simulator hosted by the Union County Sheriff’s Office at the fairgrounds Wednesday afternoon and shared his experience participating in the simulated scenarios alongside Sheriff Mike Justice. The public is welcome to stop by the old Merchant’s building to participate until the fair ends. Children are welcome daily until 4 p.m. and adults can shoot from 4 to 8 p.m. (Photo submitted)

Reporter puts in some fair shooting

Gives account of UCSO simulator at fairgrounds

By Kyle Meddles

July 23, 2025

In the early afternoon on Wednesday, I had the opportunity to try out the Laser Shot shooting simulator courtesy of the Union County Sheriff’s Office, even going toe-to-toe in a shooting competition w...

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Fair fun in the sun

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 23, 2025

Fairgoers scratch their adrenaline itch with the amusement rides on a bright sunny Tuesday at the Union County Fairgrounds. The fair runs through Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

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OHSAA executive director Ute named to national board

By Tim Miller

July 23, 2025

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North Union Athletic Committee president Reddy Brown welcomes those attending the NUAC Reverse Raffle at All Occasions in Waldo. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

NUAC continues to raise funds for Wildcat athletics since 1977

By Bob Putman

July 23, 2025

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Pigheaded pair

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 23, 2025

Maddox Gibson (left) and Barrett Boerger (right) guide their pigs in an enclosed area at the Union County Fairgrounds earlier this week. The Junior Fair Livestock Sale will be held Saturday, the final...

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Memorial Health appoints new chief financial officer

By From JT Staff Reports

July 23, 2025

Memorial Health has announced the appointment of Scott Endsley, a finance healthcare executive with more than 25 years of experience, as the organization’s new chief financiaofficer (CFO), effective O...