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May 15, 2024

Marysville City Council debates fee for schools

By Mac Cordell

A bill for ambulance services at Marysville High School’s upcoming graduation prompted a philosophical debate at Marysville City Council.

During his comment period at Monday night’s meeting, Council President Donald Boerger discussed the possibility of waiving fees the school is being asked to pa...

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Former Police Chief and Village Administrator Monte Asher, pictured above at right, retired from his role as chief in 2023 and handed the reins to current Police Chief Jim Hill, pictured above at left. The two chiefs posed with Lieutenant Justin Baldwin, middle, after he graduated from the STEP (Supervisor Training and Education Program) back in 2019. Asher’s retirement as village administrator marks the end of over 30 years of service to the village. (Archive photo)

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Former chief, administrator ends three decades of service to Richwood

By Kyle Meddles

April 7, 2026

A former police chief and staple member of the Richwood community has hung up his many different hats after serving key roles in the village for over 30 years. Monte Asher retired from his position as...

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Memorial cruising in ED fundraising push

By Michael Williamson

April 7, 2026

Memorial Health is well on its way to achieving its fundraising goal for the new emergency department project. Hospital officials met with the Union County Commissioners recently and reported that the...

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Agencies plan drug take-back event

By From JT Staff Reports

April 6, 2026

Union County residents will be able to dispose of excess medications in an upcoming drug take-back event this month. All of the county law enforcement agencies, in partnership with the Drug Enforcemen...

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B. Logan softball team earns sweep

By Tim Miller

April 7, 2026

The Lady Raiders of Benjamin Logan upped their softball record to 4-1 with a pair of victories over Versailles on Saturday. They won by scores of 4-3 and 11-9. Adilynne Gregg and Jaylyn Parker both fi...

MHS baseball squad concludes spring break journey

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Brady Carper prepares to man third base during one of Marysville’s spring break games in Georgia. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

MHS baseball squad concludes spring break journey

By Jack Christian

April 7, 2026

Marysville’s varsity baseball team finished the remainder of its spring break trip at LakePoint, Georgia. MHS went 1-3 for the week. The Monarchs dropped both games of a doubleheader. In the opener, M...

Cox’s pitching arm, long-ball bat help Lady Cats win games

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North Union’s Leah Cox delivers a pitch to the plate during Saturday’s game against Dublin Coffman. Cox pitched a complete game in a 7-2 victory while also hitting two home runs. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Cox’s pitching arm, long-ball bat help Lady Cats win games

By Bob Putman

April 7, 2026

North Union sophomore Leah Cox had a pretty good end to her week of softball action. It did not start out well as she was the losing pitcher in a pair of games earlier in the week. However, that all c...

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Wildcats fall to Elgin

By Bob Putman

April 7, 2026

North Union was able to take the early lead, but Elgin rallied for a 6-3 victory in baseball action on Thursday at Elgin. The Wildcats (1-2) scored three runs in the top of the third inning. The Comet...

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NU track teams compete at Colonel Crawford

By Bob Putman

April 7, 2026

North Union’s track teams traveled to Colonel Crawford on Thursday to compete in the Grove/Keller Invitational. The Wildcats finished seventh in the boys meet with 33 points, while the Lady Cats were ...

Panther baseball squad tops Whitehall; Monarch girls drop softball game

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Liam Rhea of Fairbanks (35) follows through on his swing. Rhea had two hits during a win over Whitehall. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panther baseball squad tops Whitehall; Monarch girls drop softball game

By Tim Miller

April 7, 2026

Fairbanks’ baseball team improved to 2-1 with a 14-2 victory over Whitehall. FHS rolled to a 9-2 lead after two innings and then plated five runs in the bottom of the fourth for the run-rule triumph. ...