Things looking up to slow drivers down
Local News, News
October 2, 2025
Union County Sheriff’s deputies and an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper line their cars on the side of the road off Route 31 recently as part of an air speed operation designed to slow down motorists in the area. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

Things looking up to slow drivers down

Air speed program underway

By Jack Christian 

Law enforcement agencies in Union County are using an eye in the sky once again as part of its ongoing effort to enforce safe driving habits on area roads.

Local drivers have been told to expect the return of airplanes being used to detect motorists who may be disregarding traffic laws. Once a staple...

JA Homecoming queen, king candidates introduced
Education, Local News, News
JA Homecoming queen, king candidates introduced
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 2, 2025
Jonathan Alder High School has announced its 2025 Fall Homecoming Court. The JAHS Homecoming Court is pictured above from left to right: senior Emiy Webb escorted by Myles Guthrie; senior Calla Streit...
County flooded with resident concerns over cybersecurity incident
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County flooded with resident concerns over cybersecurity incident
By Michael Williamson 
October 1, 2025
Union County is asking for residents’ patience as it works through the impact of the cybersecurity incident earlier this year. Officials in the commissioners’ office said they received many more phone...
Marysville Homecoming royalty introduced
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Marysville Homecoming royalty introduced
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 1, 2025
Marysville High School (MHS) and Marysville Early College High School (ECHS) have announced their 2025 Fall Homecoming Courts. The parade will be today at 6 p.m. and will travel up Main Street to Elwo...
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Miller, Williamson, Christian turn in best Pickers results
Sports
Miller, Williamson, Christian turn in best Pickers results
October 2, 2025
Last week’s Pigskin Pickers featured a number of college football games that could have gone either way. The best records of the week were turned in by sports editor Tim Miller, managing editor Chad W...
JA spikers maintain CBC lead with sweep over Chieftains
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Anna Hayes (19) and Lily Boeckl (15) go up for a block attempt against Bellefontaine. The Lady Pioneers won in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
JA spikers maintain CBC lead with sweep over Chieftains
By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2025
Red and black are the color schemes of the sports teams of both Jonathan Alder and Bellefontaine. When the Central Buckeye Conference rivals, however, tangled on the volleyball court on Tuesday, the J...
MHS soccer squad falls to Olentangy Berlin
Sports
Marysville’s Mason Buckenburger (1) leaps for a header during the first half of action against the Bears. The Monarchs were shut out, 4-0, in a road match against Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
MHS soccer squad falls to Olentangy Berlin
By Aleksei Pavloff 
October 2, 2025
There is no rest for the weary, especially for those teams seeking victories. Marysville’s boys soccer squad attempted to get back on the winning track but suffered another conference loss to Olentang...
FHS VB team waits on OHSAA decision on possible forfeit
Sports
FHS VB team waits on OHSAA decision on possible forfeit
By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2025
As of mid-afternoon on Wednesday, members of the Fairbanks High School varsity volleyball team were waiting word as to whether they would have to forfeit their latest victory. The situation stems from...
Panther boys roll to soccer triumph
Sports
Panther boys roll to soccer triumph
By Tim Miller 
October 2, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys soccer team scored an 8-0 verdict over Grove City Christian. Nolan Baker, Kaden Procuniar and Ty Schroeder each tallied a pair of goals. Baker, Luke Boehm, Kaylor Bowsher, Reid Hockman...
North Union spikers hand Lakers first CBC setback
Sports
North Union spikers hand Lakers first CBC setback
By Bob Putman 
October 2, 2025
North Union earned a big volleyball win on the road Tuesday as the Lady Cats defeated Indian Lake 25-17, 25-15, 21-25, 25-17. It was the Lakers’ first Central Buckeye Conference loss and only their th...