an editorial – History shows bitter campaigns not new

By From JT Staff Reports

Tuesday’s presidential election may well be the most contentious one in history. The fight for the Oval Office with President Donald Trump seeking re-election and former Vice President Joe Biden trying to unseat him has produced some of the harshest campaign rhetoric ever by both sides.
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City prioritizes maintenance, growth in plan

By Mac Cordell

October 8, 2024

Marysville City Council got a first look at the strategic plan goals and objectives that were developed during a pair of council retreats earlier this year. In August, Westerville-based Management Adv...

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Lady Cats place third during Saxbe event

By Bob Putman

October 8, 2024

North Union placed three runners in the top 10 on its way to a third-place finish in the girls race of the Mechanicsburg William B. Saxbe Invitational cross country meet on Saturday. Kenney Ludwig led...

NU soccer squad kicks way to win over Madison Plains

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Leah Matlack (left) of North Union prepares to send the ball past a Madison Plains opponent. Matlack tallied a pair of goals during NU’s 9-4 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU soccer squad kicks way to win over Madison Plains

By Bob Putman

October 8, 2024

In its best offensive performance since late August, the North Union girls soccer team defeated Madison Plains 7-0 in non-league play at North Union. It was the most goals scored by North Union since ...

Need for change in scenery brings former Alder spiker closer to home

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Ava Francis (far right) goes up for a block in this file photo from her days at Jonathan Alder. Francis has transferred from Virginia Tech to Miami of Ohio. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Need for change in scenery brings former Alder spiker closer to home

By Tim Miller

October 8, 2024

Volleyball has always been a big part of Jonathan Alder graduate Ava Francis’ life. At one point during the 2023 season, however, she began to wonder if it was all worth it. “Overall, it was a negativ...

JA boys, Fairbanks girls earn top spots for tourneys

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Jonathan Alder’s Fabrizio Fiorini (10) maneuvers the ball past an opponent. The Pioneers have earned the No. 1 seed for the boys Division III tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA boys, Fairbanks girls earn top spots for tourneys

By Bob Putman

October 8, 2024

Jonathan Alder and Fairbanks each received the top seed in their respective tournament bracket following a vote of Central District soccer coaches on Sunday. This is the first year of expanded divisio...

Local volleyball teams receive higher seeds for post-season events

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Avery Gallmeyer, left, of Fairbanks sends the ball past blockers during a recent match. The Lady Panthers are the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Division V tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Local volleyball teams receive higher seeds for post-season events

By Bob Putman

October 8, 2024

Jonathan Alder, North Union and Fairbanks each received high seeds on Sunday as the Central District volleyball coaches participated in the tournament draw. This is the first year for the extended tou...