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July 31, 2025

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

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 earning All-Ohio accolades during the state track and field meet at The Ohio State University’s Jesse Owe...

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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

Jonathan Alder boys soccer team prepares for 2025 season with two-day summer home event

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Jonathan Alder’s Carson Gordon (8) takes the ball past midfield during a regular season game against Grandview Heights during the 2024 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder boys soccer team prepares for 2025 season with two-day summer home event

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 30, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer program recently held a series of preseason games on its home turf. According to head coach Jordan McMurray, the showcase invited several teams from both in and outside th...

Former Panther football standout will continue career at Wooster

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Fairbanks graduate Ryker Green (7) picks up yardage in a game during his senior season. Green will continue his football and academic careers at The College of Wooster. (Journal-Trikbune photo by Tim Miller)

Former Panther football standout will continue career at Wooster

By Tim Miller

July 30, 2025

The help of a former athletic director put Fairbanks High School graduate Ryker Green on his next academic and football paths. “My athletic director (Logan Dunn) graduated from The College of Wooster ...

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NU golfers open with victory

By Bob Putman

July 31, 2025

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Local artist’s work part of Ohio State Fair

By From JT Staff Reports

July 30, 2025

Artist James Mellick of Milford Center has two dog carvings accepted in the fine arts exhibition of the 2025 Ohio State Fair. "Ghost Dog in Cherry" and "Beagle Boy Blue" are part of the 300-plus accep...

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CPD officer with local ties, sentenced in shooting

By From JT Staff Reports

July 30, 2025

A former Ohio police officer and North Union graduate who stood trial in the shooting death of Andre Hill was convicted of murder and sentenced 15 years to life in prison on Monday. Adam Coy, 47, who ...

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Former Hometown Auto site demo complete

By From JT Staff Reports

July 30, 2025

With demolition of the former Hometown Auto site complete, Marysville officials are working to prepare the site for work on the town run, which flows under the property. No official development plans ...

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Jonathan Alder’s Carson Gordon (8) takes the ball past midfield during a regular season game against Grandview Heights during the 2024 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder boys soccer team prepares for 2025 season with two-day summer home event

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 30, 2025

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Former Panther football standout will continue career at Wooster

By Tim Miller

July 30, 2025