Lady Panther cagers drop contest to Worthington Kilbourne

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January 7, 2026

Fairbanks’ Audrey Lahmers (30) dodges past Worthington Kilbourne defenders during the first half of action. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Panther cagers drop contest to Worthington Kilbourne

By Aleksei Pavloff

Fairbanks’ girls basketball team has already experienced the positive and the not-so-positive side of the new year.

The Lady Panthers are 1-1 so far in 2026 matchups.

Their first loss of the new year came against Worthington Kilbourne (8-3) by a 55-32 count on Monday.

Fairbanks began the calendar yea...

Kenton Ridge spoils JA’s football Senior Night

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JA’s Mitch McGrath (12) stops a Kenton Ridge ball carrier. The Pioneers fell to the Cougars, 35-7. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)

Kenton Ridge spoils JA’s football Senior Night

By Josh Kaeser

October 17, 2026

Jonathan Alder got off to a promising start on Senior Night Friday, but Kenton Ridge responded with 35 unanswered points to hand the Pioneers a 35-7 loss. Alder (6-3) took an early lead after intercep...

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North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) picks up yardage against Springfield Shawnee. The Wildcats upped their record to 7-2 with a victory. (Photo submitted)

NU gridders club Shawnee

By Bob Putman

October 17, 2026

The opening few minutes were not quite what North Union wanted to have, giving up a long touchdown run on the first possession of the game. However, once the Wildcats got rolling they were not going t...

Olentangy Berlin sophomore flashes speed during triumph over Marysville Monarchs

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Marysville’s Carter Bohanan (54) brings down an Olentangy Berlin ball carrier. Also pictured for the Monarchs is Rivers Hodges (17). MHS fell to the Bears, 28-6. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Olentangy Berlin sophomore flashes speed during triumph over Marysville Monarchs

By Chad Williamson

October 17, 2026

Sometimes you really should pay attention to the scouting report. On a night when Marysville’s defense did just about everything it could to keep the Monarchs in the game against Olentangy Berlin, the...

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Teens charged in attempted car theft, police chase

By Kyle Meddles

October 20, 2026

Two teens from out of town have been charged as codefendants for allegedly attempting to steal a car and evade law enforcement in a pursuit. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Antonio Nevaeh Dil...

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Corn parade finally has its day

By Michael Williamson

October 20, 2026

After wet weather delayed Plain City’s Corn Carnival Parade last month, it found a fitting autumnal make-up date on Saturday morning. Above, members of the Miami Valley Steam Threshers royal court wav...

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Former county commissioner dies

By From JT Staff Reports

October 20, 2026

Former Union County Commissioner Dave Lawrence died over the weekend. County officials issued a statement late Monday offering their condolences to the former county leader’s family. “The Union County...

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Drug take-back event set for Saturday

By From JT Staff Reports

October 19, 2026

Union County law enforcement agencies, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Memorial Hospital, the Union County Drug Free Coalition and other local agencies, will sponsor a prescri...

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Marysville man faces 45 felonies in case involving child pornography

By Kyle Meddles

October 19, 2026

A Marysville man faces 45 felony counts against him for allegedly downloading child porn. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Nathan Dwayne Kanniard, 28, whose court-listed address is 113 S. Main...

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Richwood Community News

October 19, 2026

Trunk or Treat events The Magnetic Pharisburg United Methodist Church will host “Trunk or Treat” for children on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. The fun will be held at the Pharisburg UMC facility ...