FHS spikers have successful summer campaign

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August 9, 2025

These members of the Fairbanks High School volleyball program competed during a summer league and in the Mason Tournament. They are from left, front row, Lexie Grant, Sara Lynch, Lailynn Burns, Abby Russell, Stephenie Headings and Sophie Bostwick; back row, head coach Allison Gorton, Sydney Nicol, Riley Greene, Avery Gallmeyer, Liviann Maine, Maddi Sines, Hannah Boehm, Gracie Boyer and assistant coach Deb Boyd. (Photo submitted)

FHS spikers have successful summer campaign

By Tim Miller

The loss of five key senior players from the 2024 roster prompted the Fairbanks High School volleyball team to put in a lot of work over the summer.

The Lady Panthers, who claimed the championship of the Ohio Heritage Conference’s North Division (15-1 record), competed in a summer league and made t...

Youngsters enjoy baseball, softball programs

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Local youngsters are pictured during a recent baseball game, sponsored by the Union County Family YMCA. The season will run through this month. (Photo by Jack Zwiezinski)

Youngsters enjoy baseball, softball programs

August 9, 2025

Editor’s note: the following article was submitted by Journal-Tribune intern Jack Zwiezinski. He is a student at Ohio University. By Jack Zwiezinski The Union County YMCA’s T-Ball and coach-pitch summ...

Lady Pioneers battle Darby during soccer scrimmage

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Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath (13) tries to head a high ball while fighting for possession against an opposing defender. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Pioneers battle Darby during soccer scrimmage

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 9, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer program still experienced some bumps during its preseason scrimmage against Hilliard Darby. “It is a continual process of what we are trying to teach some concepts and a ...

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NU golfers split matches

By Bob Putman

August 8, 2025

The North Union boys golf team split a pair of matches against Northwestern on Wednesday at Timberview. The varsity team lost 150-154. Ethan Monroe led the Wildcats with a 36 and was followed by Alex ...

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Local youngsters are pictured during a recent baseball game, sponsored by the Union County Family YMCA. The season will run through this month. (Photo by Jack Zwiezinski)

Youngsters enjoy baseball, softball programs

August 9, 2025

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath (13) tries to head a high ball while fighting for possession against an opposing defender. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Pioneers battle Darby during soccer scrimmage

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 9, 2025

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Large slate of candidates file across county

By Michael Williamson

August 8, 2025

Union County voters may see a few more names on the ballot hoping to fill vacant office seats this fall. The filing deadline for the November election passed this week and officials with the Union Cou...

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Jerome Township officials act on vendor complaints

By Jack Christian

August 8, 2025

Jerome Township officials implemented a new regulation for transient vendors as residents' complaints pile up. Eric Snowden, Jerome’s Zoning Inspector, spoke Tuesday at the board meeting about the ris...

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NU golfers split matches

By Bob Putman

August 8, 2025

Marysville boys golfers host annual invitational

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Jonathan Alder’s Evan Reynard (left) and Marysville’s James Hackworth are pictured competing in the annual Marysville Invitational. The event was held at Darby Creek. JA placed sixth as a team, while the Monarchs were 13th. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville boys golfers host annual invitational

By Tim Miller

August 8, 2025

A pair of local high school boys golf teams competed in the recent Marysville Invitational. The event was held at Darby Creek. Jonathan Alder placed the highest among the two local squads. The Pioneer...