Fairbanks’ gridiron opener will be played on a Thursday at Ohio Wesleyan University

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August 2, 2025

Leo Winner (36) of Fairbanks defends as Triad’s Awsom Mitchell catches a pass during a 2024 contest. The Panthers will open their 2025 campaign on Thursday, Aug. 21 with a 7 p.m. kickoff. They will play Colonel Crawford at Ohio Wesleyan University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Fairbanks’ gridiron opener will be played on a Thursday at Ohio Wesleyan University

By Tim Miller

The 2025 high school football regular season schedule will begin in Ohio in a little under three weeks.

Fairbanks High School’s opener, though, is scheduled to be played a day earlier than most games.

The Panthers will kick off against Colonel Crawford at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21.

“Jake Brunner,...

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North Union boys, girls golfers capture matches

By Bob Putman

August 2, 2025

North Union’s boys golf team upped its record to 2-0 following a 165-184 victory over Springfield Shawnee. Ethan Monroe led the Wildcats with a nine-hole medalist score of 38. Jaxon Jolliff posted a 3...

North UnionWildcats once again open official gridiron practices under lights and midnight sky

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North Union co-defensive coordinator Jessie Miller instructs players during a run-fit period at the team’s first official practice of the 2025 season. Miller formerly served as the Wildcats’ head coach. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North UnionWildcats once again open official gridiron practices under lights and midnight sky

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 2, 2025

Some believe that nothing good comes after midnight, but those involved with North Union’s football program beg to differ. While residents of Richwood were fast asleep, the Wildcats brought their ener...

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Gridiron Midnight Madness

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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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North Union boys, girls golfers capture matches

By Bob Putman

August 2, 2025

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North UnionWildcats once again open official gridiron practices under lights and midnight sky

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 2, 2025

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Slip-and-slide gathering

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Ben Haigh, 10, tumbles at the bottom of a long slip-and-slide near the intersection of Court and Seventh streets, amid much warmer temperatures earlier this week. A group of youths were taking part in...

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PCPD make headway on police staffing

By Jack Christian

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Plain City Police Chief Dale McKee is continuing the search to fill multiple open officer positions within his department, but one of those roles has now officially been filled. At a recent board meet...

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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...