Strong third quarter propels Bellefontaine past North Union

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January 8, 2026

North Union’s Max White (5) leaps past Bellefontaine defenders during the first half. The junior Wildcat accounted for 10 points in the team’s loss to the visiting Chieftains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Strong third quarter propels Bellefontaine past North Union

By Bob Putman

A quick start in the third quarter by Bellefontaine paved the way to a 50-37 victory over North Union on Tuesday at North Union.

Trailing 19-18 at halftime, the Chieftains (5-6) scored 11 of the first 13 points to open the third quarter and kept the Wildcats (2-5) at bay the rest of the way.

“Bellef...

Marysville football Mike Young reflects on his journey as head coach

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Marysville High School head football coach Mike Young reacts to a play during a 7-on-7 passing scrimmage. Young is beginning his second season at the helm of the Monarch gridiron program. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville football Mike Young reflects on his journey as head coach

By Tim Miller

August 7, 2026

Mike Young was certainly no stranger to Marysville High School football prior to the 2025 season. “I started at Marysville as an assistant coach back in 2013,” said Young, who is about to embark on hi...

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This next week in local sports

By Tim Miller

August 6, 2026

Today Fairbanks boys golf home vs. West Jefferson, 4:30 p.m. North Union girls golf home vs. Ridgemont, 10 a.m. Triad boys golf home vs. Mechanicsburg, West Liberty-Salem and Northeastern, 10 a.m. Jon...

NU places third at Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek

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Luke Poling hitting the golf ball at a tournament. (Journal-Tribune by Bob Putman)

NU places third at Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek

By Bob Putman

August 5, 2026

In its first match of the season, the North Union boys golf team finished third on Monday in the Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek. The Wildcats finished third overall with a score of 355 while, ...

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Chicken farm going up west of Plain City

By Michael Williamson

August 8, 2026

A local agricultural operation looking to build a chicken farm west of Plain City is making its way through the permitting process. Pleasant Valley Pastures filed an application through various Madiso...

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Marysville football Mike Young reflects on his journey as head coach

By Tim Miller

August 7, 2026

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Huntsville man indicted on gun, drug charges

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

August 7, 2026

A man from Huntsville has been charged with having a gun, drugs and attempting to hide evidence after driving under the influence. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Brian Robert Whittaker, 30, ...

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Curb appeal

By Kevin Behrens

August 6, 2026

Employees of Decker Construction are shown performing sidewalk, curb and roadway repairs at the corner of Seventh and Buckeye streets Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

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Former city manager agrees to temporary advisor role.

Emery returns to Marysville

By From JT Staff Reports

August 6, 2026

Terry Emery is returning to the City of Marysville. Officials announced the former city manager will be returning to the city temporarily to serve in an advisory capacity as the administration works t...

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Charges stem from stolen patients’ drugs

By Kyle Meddles

August 6, 2026

A woman from Mount Victory has been charged with allegedly stealing oxycodone from patients at Walnut Crossing while employed as a director at the assisted living center. The Union County Grand Jury h...