Pioneers top Ben Logan on no-hitter
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May 12, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler slides safely into third base with a triple against Benjamin Logan. Wheeler collected three RBI’s on the hit early in Friday’s 11-1 Pioneer victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Pioneers top Ben Logan on no-hitter

By Tim Miller 

For a number of years, one of the goals of Jonathan Alder’s baseball team is to win at least 20 games during any given season.

The Pioneers exceeded that goal Friday evening when an 11-1 run-rule verdict over Benjamin Logan gave them their 21st victory in as many games.

The triumph came on a thickly...

Jonathan Alder High School softball tradition
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Logan Donaldson prepares to catch a fly-ball during the 2026 campaign. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
Jonathan Alder High School softball tradition
By Tim Miller 
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Jonathan Alder High School has had a solid softball tradition for a number of years. The Lady Pioneers have made several trips to the state Final Four over the past decade and won the 2019 state champ...
HOJGA Celebrates 40 Years Success
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Jensen Stover of North Union prepares to hit the ball off the tee during a Heart of Ohio Golf Association tournament.
HOJGA Celebrates 40 Years Success
By Tim Miller 
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Waldo - Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association celebrated a significant person for its 40 years since inception in 1987. Dr. Jerome A. (Jerry) Wensinger and Family as Guest Honorees. Dr. Wensinger was ...
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Jonathan Alder High School softball tradition
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Logan Donaldson prepares to catch a fly-ball during the 2026 campaign. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
Jonathan Alder High School softball tradition
By Tim Miller 
July 28, 2026
Jonathan Alder High School has had a solid softball tradition for a number of years. The Lady Pioneers have made several trips to the state Final Four over the past decade and won the 2019 state champ...
HOJGA Celebrates 40 Years Success
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Jensen Stover of North Union prepares to hit the ball off the tee during a Heart of Ohio Golf Association tournament.
HOJGA Celebrates 40 Years Success
By Tim Miller 
July 28, 2026
Waldo - Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association celebrated a significant person for its 40 years since inception in 1987. Dr. Jerome A. (Jerry) Wensinger and Family as Guest Honorees. Dr. Wensinger was ...
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Fairbanks volleyball places fourth in Gold Bracket in summer tournament
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Members of the Fairbanks High School volleyball team that competed during the recent Friendship Club tournament in Mason are pictured from left, front row, Stephenie Headings, Sydney Nicol, Lexie Grant and Rylynn Rausch; back row, Lailynn Burns, Mal Rankin, Autumn Wiedmann, Liviann Maine, Laynie Burgel and Sophie Bostwick. (Photo submitted)
Fairbanks volleyball places fourth in Gold Bracket in summer tournament
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A local high school volleyball squad was among the 14 teams that recently competed during a long-standing summer tournament. The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks were among the teams which played in the Fri...