NATHAN RUSSELL METZ

By From JT Staff Reports

Nathan Russell Metz, 44, of Cable, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Nathan was born on February 20, 1981, in Springfield, Ohio to Steven Metz and Beatrice (Wilson) Metz.

Nathan was a Triad High School Graduate of 1999 and went on to have a career ...

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Gridiron Midnight Madness

By Aleksei Pavloff

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While residents of Richwood were fast asleep, North Union's football program was wide awake Friday morning just after midnight. The Wildcats began their official padded practices yesterday as teams fr...

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County makes cybersecurity improvements

By Michael Williamson

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Union County is adding another layer of protection to its cybersecurity infrastructure. The county commissioners approved a resolution Wednesday for Arctic Wolf, an advanced cybersecurity program that...

From the desk of AP: August brings about variety of football emotions

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Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler latches on to a pass during a recent 7-on-7 passing scrimmages. High school football teams across Ohio began their official preseason practices today. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

From the desk of AP: August brings about variety of football emotions

By Aleksei Pavloff

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The month of August has always brought a sense of dread and excitement. I know those are two conflicting feelings but as a former high school and collegiate football player, it makes sense to me. Depe...

Benefit in the Barn will donate to Hope Center

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Pictured above is an image from the 2024 Benefit in the Barn event. The 2025 version of the event will take place Aug. 16 with proceeds benefiting the Hope Center and Delaware County Hunger Alliance. (Photo submitted)

Benefit in the Barn will donate to Hope Center

By From JT Staff Reports

August 1, 2025

Organizers for the Benefit in the Barn announced that the affair is returning for its 11th year on Aug. 16 at We Feed U Farms, 5530 Radnor Road, Radnor. All net proceeds will benefit the Delaware Coun...

Sports

North Union’s Alex Jolliff follows through on his shot during a match at Blues Creek. The Wildcats opened their 2025 season with a convincing 164-236 win over Benjamin Logan on Tuesday at Liberty Hills. Jaxon Jolliff was the match medalist with a 39, while his brother, Alex, posted a round of 40. Ethan Monroe and Jenson Stover each shot a 43, while Reese Spriggs had a 48 and Brylon Riffle carded a 51. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU golfers open with victory

By Bob Putman

July 31, 2025

Sports

Fairbanks’ Leo Winner reels in an incoming pass from Bryson Griffith during a 7-on-7 scrimmage at Marysville. Friday is the start of fall sports practices as coaches locally and around the state begin their instruction periods for their respective sports. Boys and girls golf teams are already beginning their competitions with most starting their 2024 campaigns today. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Timeout with Tim: Summer’s gone… fall sports are here… how does this happen so quickly?

By Tim Miller

July 31, 2025

It seems as though each summer flies by just a little faster than previous ones. It was just a week ago (or so it seems) that the 2025 spring sports season concluded with several local athletes earnin...