Lady Pioneer spikers focusing good portion of summer work on strength, conditioning prior to start of 2025 campaign

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July 26, 2025

Jonathan Alder senior Raegan Tremayne sends the ball back toward the net. The Lady Pioneers are conducting summer volleyball workouts prior to beginning preseason practice late next week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Pioneer spikers focusing good portion of summer work on strength, conditioning prior to start of 2025 campaign

Preseason practice begins Aug. 1

By Tim Miller

Members of Jonathan Alder High School’s volleyball program are putting a lot of emphasis on conditioning this summer.

“We’ve spent a lot of time in the weight room,” said head coach Allison Reule. “We’re putting a lot of emphasis on strength and quickness.”

The fourth-year head coach sai...

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Jason Cremeans of Richwood rides out one of several bulls during the A Bar Rodeo at the Union County Fairgrounds grandstands Thursday evening. The fair runs through Saturday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Rodeo comes to Union County

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 26, 2025

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Jonathan Alder’s Holdon Glick (6) throws on the run during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Buckeye Valley. The Pioneers are putting on their shoulder pads this week as the program sets up another gear for the start of the 2025 fall season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Pioneers preparing for season

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 26, 2025

With school year rapidly approaching, Triad officials still have coaching positions to fill

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Triad senior Sara Pratt sets the ball during a 2024 volleyball match. The Lady Cardinals have a new head coach for the 2025 campaign, while school officials must fill additional coaching positions as soon as they can. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

With school year rapidly approaching, Triad officials still have coaching positions to fill

By Tim Miller

July 25, 2025

When it came to coaching hires, Triad athletic director Jason Malone had it pretty easy prior to the 2024-2025 academic year. Fast forward the calendar 12 months and it’s an entirely different situati...

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Domestic dispute turns into a stabbing

By From JT Staff Reports

July 28, 2025

The Union County Sheriff’s Office reported that a suspect, Samuel Matthew McNeely, 22, has been arrested after a domestic dispute with his stepfather turned into a stabbing on Cotton Slash Road Sunday...

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Rodeo comes to Union County

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 26, 2025

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Pioneers preparing for season

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 26, 2025

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Hyp Hop (left) enjoys an apple snack from Jaden Brake (right) while in his stall at the Union County Fairgrounds this past week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Hyp Hop makes a comeback

Trainer offers second chance for racehorse

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 26, 2025

Second chances come in many forms and one horse is a perfect example of one of them. Jaden Brake, 14, is currently showing an 18-year-old horse dubbed Hyp Hop at this year’s Union County Fair. This is...

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Progress made on Mill Creek

By Michael Williamson

July 25, 2025

The water levels along Mill Creek are looking “significantly better,” according to Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch. That’s a direct result, he said, of the thousands of logjams being cleared out of ...

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Making the rounds

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 25, 2025

Meghan Morey of Marysville turns the corner on an obstacle during the A Bar barrel racing at the Union County Fairgrounds grandstands Thursday evening. The fair runs until tomorrow evening. (Journal-T...