Second half action leads NU Lady Cats to victory over Mechanicsburg

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February 25, 2026

Kailin McElroy eyes the basket during a game from earlier in the 2025-2026 season. McElroy tallied nine points during NU’s victory at Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Second half action leads NU Lady Cats to victory over Mechanicsburg

By Bob Putman

North Union put together a dominant second half Wednesday and earned a 65-48 victory at Mechanicsburg.

Battling foul trouble all through the first half, the Lady Cats were not able to get into a good flow and trailed 23-22 at the intermission.

Backed by five three-point goals, North Union more than do...

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Jolie Porter of Fairbanks drives to the basket in this file photo. Porter scored a team-high 15 points during the Lady Panthers’ victory at Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks girls roll past Northeastern

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks wrapped up their 2025-2026 basketball regular season with a weather-related makeup game at Northeastern. FHS, which rolled to a 46-17 victory, improved to 17-5 overall a...

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NU bowlers split with Tecumseh

By Bob Putman

February 24, 2026

North Union downed Tecumseh 2,253-1,973 on Tuesday in bowling action at Dragon Lanes. Zach Howald led the Wildcats with a high game of 218 and two-game series of 376. Chase Copas rolled a 304 series a...

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CBC names local athletes of the month

By Bob Putman

February 24, 2026

The Central Buckeye Conference recently announced Braden Warren of Jonathan Alder and Emma McElroy of North Union as its Athletes of the Month for January. Warren, a senior, put up some big numbers fo...

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Jolie Porter of Fairbanks drives to the basket in this file photo. Porter scored a team-high 15 points during the Lady Panthers’ victory at Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks girls roll past Northeastern

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

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Vision plan passed; price tag questioned

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By Michael Williamson

February 25, 2026

After nearly a year of work, Marysville officially adopted its community-wide vision plan. Marysville City Council voted Monday night to adopt its vision plan after working with consultants Carmine Ru...

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Richwood Council selects Kincaid to be next administrator

By Kyle Meddles

February 25, 2026

Richwood council unanimously approved the promotion of Eric Kincaid to be the next village administrator effective April 1, 2026 and with the change comes some raises for village staff. Kincaid – who ...

Fairbanks girls wrestlers place ninth during 30-team Port Clinton event

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Fairbanks’ Madeline Cunningham (left) tries to escape from a hold during the Fairbanks Scramble. Cunningham placed second in her weight class during the Port Clinton Lady Redskin Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

Fairbanks girls wrestlers place ninth during 30-team Port Clinton event

By Tim Miller

February 24, 2026

Fairbanks’ girls wrestling team competed during the recent Port Clinton Lady Redskin Invitational. The Lady Panthers were led by Madeline Cunningham (110), who finished second in her weight class. -- ...

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These Marysville High School senior boys will continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level. They are, from left, Matthew Page, football, Tiffin University; James Hackworth, baseball, Baldwin Wallace University; Alex McNamara, football, Ashland University; Hunter Sheldon, lacrosse, Baldwin Wallace University; and Bryce Stillion, soccer, Malone University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville High School seniors plan collegiate sports careers

By Tim Miller

February 24, 2026

A total of five Marysville High School senior boys recently signed to continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level. They are Brice Stillion, soccer; Hunter Sheldon, lacrosse; M...

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Cohen Millice (21) of Triad defends against a Ridgemont shot on Tuesday. The Cardinals fell to the Golden Gophers, 63-22. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

Triad Cardinals fall to Ridgemont

By Jack Christian

February 24, 2026

Triad’s boys basketball squad fell 63-22 to Ridgemont on Tuesday. It was the first contest of a busy three-game week for the Cardinals, who slipped to 1-17. The opening quarter featured two physical, ...