That’s a wrap on the 2022 Balloon Fest
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August 16, 2022

That’s a wrap on the 2022 Balloon Fest

By Michael Williamson

Pictured above is a tethered hot air balloon rises next to the stage at the 2022 All Ohio Balloon Festival during Niko Moon’s performance on Friday. Tethered rides were available in the green and white balloon throughout the evening of festivities. Below, concertgoers of all ages in the front row ...

Memorial breaks ground on new emergency facility
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Memorial Hospital held groundbreaking ceremonies for its new $56 million expanded emergency department on Thursday. Taking part in the ceremony were, from left to right, Dr. Michael Jordan, president of the Memorial medical staff, Union County Commissioner Tom McCarthy, Dr. Joel Ascher, emergency department medical director, Leigh Anne Germani, director of emergency department nursing, Memorial President and CEO Spence Fisher, Corry Mason, Memorial director of facilities, Mike Forejt, DesignGroup, Jason Brett, Messer Construction Company, Staci and Chip Hubbs, former president/CEO and major project donor, Ashley Boyer, chief nursing officer and Doug Loudenslager, chairman of the Memorial Health Board of Trustees. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Memorial breaks ground on new emergency facility
$56-million expansion should have 18-month construction window
By Chad Williamson 
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Memorial Health broke ground Thursday on a $56 million expansion and modernization of its emergency department, a project hospital officials say is needed to keep pace with Union County’s growing popu...
Project honors West Mansfield veterans
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Project honors West Mansfield veterans
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West Mansfield resident Kamryn Gilmore poses with a computer displaying a banner honoring her grandfather, Richard Pettit, as part of a new program honoring veterans throughout the village. Gilmore pl...
Union County Sheriff’s Office earns accreditation
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Union County Sheriff’s Office staff pose with officials from the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program as well as other agencies earlier this week. The sheriff’s office earned accreditation through the program, which establishes standards for many aspects of law enforcement operations. Pictured from left are Ed Burkhammer, Ronnie Dunn, Mark Piepmeier, Nicole Dehner, Barb Sattler with UCSO, Lt. Chad Lee with UCSO, Sheriff Mike Justice, Lori Barreras, Robin Engle, Bruce Pijanowski, Melissa Schiffle, Natasha Lorenz and Anthony Johnson. (Photo submitted)
Union County Sheriff’s Office earns accreditation
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The Union County Sheriff’s Office has earned accreditation through the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. On Tuesday, the office announced it had received the notice, recognizin...
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Pleasant Spartans dominate Triad Cardinals
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Triad quarterback Blayk Thomas (5) looks for an open receiver against Pleasant. The Spartans beat the Cardinals, 51-14. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)
Pleasant Spartans dominate Triad Cardinals
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The Triad varsity football team’s grit and tenacity was on full display at Don Kay Field during a tough 51-14 loss to the Marion-Pleasant Spartans on Friday. Cardinals senior wide receiver Wyatt Smith...
Panther gridders fall victim to Indian Lake
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Fairbanks receiver Collin Bailey (4) is tackled after a gain against Indian Lake. Bailey tallied FHS’ lone touchdown during a 40-7 loss to the Lakers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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North Union Wildcats roll past Waynesfield-Goshen, 48-0
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North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) picks up yardage in this file photo. Hajjar helped lead the Wildcats past Waynesfield-Goshen on Friday. (Photo submitted)
North Union Wildcats roll past Waynesfield-Goshen, 48-0
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Jonathan Alder gridders manhandle Columbus Academy
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Jonathan Alder running back Christian Amann (2) picks up yardage in this file photo. Amann rushed for more than 200 yards during a 36-12 victory at Columbus Academy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder gridders manhandle Columbus Academy
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Jonathan Alder’s football team turned a 21-6 halftime advantage into a 36-12 victory at Columbus Academy Friday evening. It was the first time on the road for the Pioneers this season. Jonathan Alder ...
Monarchs make huge strides during win over KIPP Columbus
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Colin Wimmers (2) of Marysville is upended by a KIPP Columbus defender after picking up yardage Friday evening. Wimmers rushed for 216 yards as the Monarchs won, 35-21. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
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The pieces of Marysville’s new offense started to come together Friday night. For seniors Evan Beany and Colin Wimmers, it might have been something of a coming-out party. After struggling to consiste...
Fairbanks spikers earn win
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Sydney Nicol, left, and Liviann Maine of Fairbanks contest the ball at the net in this file photo. Nicol and Maine helped FHS beat West Jefferson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks spikers earn win
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Fairbanks’ volleyball squad evened its record at 1-1 with a 25-13, 25-11, 25-12 verdict over West Jefferson. Stephenie Headings was perfect on 24 serves, including six aces. Rylynn Rausch was 13-of-14...