an editorial – Racism hasn’t disappeared but isn’t widespread in U.S.

By From JT Staff Reports

Calling someone a racist has become a frequent accusation today. It has intensified greatly since the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while being detained by Minneapolis police officers several months ago. It has divided the nation and resulted in protests, many of which have turned viol...

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Traffic stop leads to cocaine find

By Mac Cordell

September 28, 2024

A Marion man is facing multiple first-degree felony charges after a traffic stop nets more than 1,000 doses of cocaine. The Union County Grand jury has indicted Deaudrick Joseph Volney, charging him w...

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Panther middle school gridders topple Triad Cardinals

By Tim Miller

September 28, 2024

The Fairbanks Middle School football team improved to 5-0 with a 44-8 win over Triad. The Panthers tallied 286 yards of total offense, led by quarterback Aidan Hafner. He completed a trio of passes fo...

Wildcats come through with 6-0 win at Shawnee

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Wildcats come through with 6-0 win at Shawnee

By Bob Putman

September 28, 2024

North Union opened its Central Buckeye Conference league schedule with a 6-0 win over Springfield Shawnee at Shawnee. The Wildcats are now 2-4 overall, while Shawnee drops to 1-5. Rain that was someti...

Pioneers hand Urbana first loss of season

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Jonathan Alder’s Cashton Wheeler (1) runs for positive yardage after getting a pitch while getting tackled by Urbana’s D’Marcus Bean (23). The Pioneer was credited with a kickoff return touchdown during the first quarter of the 21-7 win over the Hillclimbers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Pioneers hand Urbana first loss of season

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 28, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s football team is on a three-game winning streak following a 21-7 win over Urbana. “I am super proud of the way our kids fought,” JA coach Nate Snedeker said. The Pioneers began their ...

MHS ground game batters Dublin Jerome for first victory of season

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Marysville offensive lineman Matthew Hover (59) helps open up a huge hole for running back Justin Henry (24). Henry rushed for 252 yards and MHS gained 425 total yards (all on the ground) to beat Dublin Jerome, 35-21, on Homecoming night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

MHS ground game batters Dublin Jerome for first victory of season

By Tim Miller

September 28, 2024

The first five weeks of the 2024 season were mighty rough for the Marysville High School football squad. The month-plus portion of the campaign produced zero wins and left the team with only 30 points...

Alder grid squad will start CBC action at unbeaten Urbana

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Jonathan Alder’s Christian Dellapina (54) and Silas Shoemaker (25) close in on Benjamin Logan’s Jordan Pender (27) during the first quarter of last week’s matchup. The Pioneers begin their Kenton Trail Division tour tonight at Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Alder grid squad will start CBC action at unbeaten Urbana

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 27, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s football team wants to stay on the positive side of its record. The Pioneers surpasses the .500 mark last week after taking down Benjamin Logan, 34-0. The Pioneers (3-2) are back on t...