Local football squads have playoff berths locked up heading into regular season finales

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October 24, 2024

Members of Fairbanks’ defensive unit bring down West Jefferson’s Nick Fitzpatrick (12). Among the Panthers pictured are Noah Rhea (52), Raiden Humble (3), Benny Powell (4) and Tommy Delllinger (21). FHS is ranked No. 8 in this week’s Division VI, Region 23 computer ratings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Local football squads have playoff berths locked up heading into regular season finales

By Bob Putman

A total of two local high school football teams have clinched state playoff berths.

There is another that should advance to the post-season, but is not 100% guaranteed.

Another is hanging by a thread, while another will pack up all its gear after Friday evening’s regular season finale.

The top 16 tea...

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City buys three historic properties

Marysville Steel, Hometown Auto, Eufinger building under new ownership

By Mac Cordell

November 7, 2024

The City of Marysville has purchased a trio of properties around town. In October, the city purchased the building at 120 S. Plum St., the former Hometown Auto Center, and the Marysville Steel site, a...

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Early voting total tops Election Day numbers

By Mac Cordell

November 7, 2024

Early voting was strong in Union County. Officials said the strong early turnout made for a smooth Election Day. Election officials said this is the first time they can remember early voting topping t...

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Behrens, Cordell, Pavloff in three-way tie at top of Pigskin Pickers competition

By Tim Miller

November 7, 2024

The Pigskin Pickers race has tightened into a three-way tie for first place. Publisher Kevin Behrens posted a 6-1 record last week, while reporter Mac Cordell and sports reporter Aleksei Pavloff respe...

Despite playoff berth, Alder hopes for better football seasons ahead

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Jonathan Alder’s AJ DeLong (72) prepares to make a tackle during a 2024 game. Brooks Pierce (55) and Holden Glick (6) prepare to help on the play. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Despite playoff berth, Alder hopes for better football seasons ahead

By Tim Miller

November 7, 2024

The 2024 high school football season didn’t go as well as Jonathan Alder head coach Nate Snedeker had hoped. Sure, the Pioneers earned a Division IV state playoff berth, but the 5-6 record didn’t suit...

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Richardson easily tops Verbus in Ohio House race

By Mac Cordell

November 7, 2024

Marysville’s Tracy Richardson has been reelected to a fourth term in the Ohio House of Representatives. Richardson, a Republican, defeated Democratic challenger Lesley Verbus in Tuesday’s election to ...

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More than 78% of Union County voters cast ballots

By Mac Cordell

November 7, 2024

More than three-quarters of all eligible voters in Union County voted in Tuesday’s election and nearly half cast their ballot before Election Day. According to the Union County Board of Elections, 37,...