Columns/Editorials
February 16, 2026

Mike Drops: Movie a celebration of local drug courts

By Michael Williamson 

Last week, I had the unique opportunity to watch Union County, the feature film set here in Marysville and Logan County, as part of its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.

If you’ve read my other columns, you know that my first love has always been movies. I’ve made shorts over the year...

Williamson holds one-game lead in Pigskin Pickers
Columns/Editorials
Williamson holds one-game lead in Pigskin Pickers
By Tim Miller 
September 24, 2026
Managing editor Chad Williamson broke last week’s stalemate with sports editor Tim Miller in the Pigskin Pickers. Williamson finished the week with a 7-4 record and now stands at 33-11 for the season....
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Feed your head: ‘Squatch out – Bigfoot sighting has me vexed
By Kyle Meddles 
September 23, 2026
Is anyone else still thinking about that Bigfoot sighting in Marysville a month ago? As a self-proclaimed cryptozoologist (a person who studies cryptids), I most certainly am. It’s no secret that I ha...
Williamson, Miller tied once again at top of Pickers
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Williamson, Miller tied once again at top of Pickers
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2026
There is another stalemate at the top of the Pigskin Pickers race. Managing editor Chad Williamson and sports editor Tim Miller have matching 26-7 records through four weeks of the season. Williamson ...
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Area high school golfers advance to district events
Sports
Area high school golfers advance to district events
By Bob Putman 
September 25, 2026
The Fairbanks girls and boys golf teams each advanced to the Division II district tournament following sectional play earlier this week. North Union will also be moving on in the girls tournament and ...
North Union VB team falls to Kenton Ridge
Sports
North Union VB team falls to Kenton Ridge
By Bob Putman 
September 25, 2026
North Union is a little past the halfway point of its 2026 volleyball schedule. During that time, there have been a lot of ups and downs for the Lady Cats. North Union had some spurts of the upside wh...
Triad, Ben Logan spikers earn victories
Sports
Triad’s Haven Cantrell (5) sets the ball for a kill by Madison Melidor (16). The Lady Cardinals won their 10th match of the season against Greeneview. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Triad, Ben Logan spikers earn victories
By Tim Miller 
September 25, 2026
A 3-0 sweep over Greeneview lifted Triad’s volleyball record to 10-3. The triumph marked the second consecutive season the Lady Cardinals reached double figures in victories. The 2025 team finished wi...
Lady Cat soccer team drops match to Tecumseh
Sports
Lady Cat soccer team drops match to Tecumseh
By Bob Putman 
September 25, 2026
North Union battled from beginning to end but it was not enough as the Lady Cats lost 2-1 to Tecumseh on Wednesday in girls soccer play at North Union. The Warriors scored their two goals in the early...
Triad Cardinals will be on road at Mechanicsburg
Sports
Triad quarterback Blayk Thomas (5) fires a pass during the Cardinals’ Homecoming game against Cedarville. Triad will play at Mechanicsburg this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Triad Cardinals will be on road at Mechanicsburg
By Tim Miller 
September 25, 2026
The Cardinals of Triad (2-3) are coming off a disappointing 28-27 Homecoming loss to Cedarville last Friday evening. Things won’t get any easier when they travel to Mechanicsburg (4-1) tonight. The In...
North Union Wildcats to begin CBC portion of schedule at Indian Lake
Sports
Wyatt Arver (21) of North Union attempts to break free from an Urbana defender. The Wildcats will travel to Indian Lake this evening. (Photo submitted)
North Union Wildcats to begin CBC portion of schedule at Indian Lake
By Bob Putman 
September 25, 2026
The non-league portion of North Union’s football schedule has been completed. The Wildcats now turn their focus to battling for the Central Buckeye Conference’s Mad River Division title. The first lea...