Columns/Editorials

July 26, 2025

A Word To The Wise – The finest beating I ever took

By Chad Williamson

Sometimes life deals you a tough lesson in the form of squandered money, a sprained ankle or a lost friendship.

Other times it comes in the form of 30 guys in boots kicking your guts out after your buddy took a brick to the head.

On that Saturday night in the early 90s I received the finest beating of...

Columns/Editorials

FM radio brings character to trips

By Kyle Meddles

September 23, 2025

With news headlines dominated by divisive topics and overwhelming negativity, I wanted to detach and talk about a little piece of Americana that still exists in many corners of the country. A few year...

Columns/Editorials

I’ve got gnus for you

By Chad Williamson

September 15, 2025

Sometimes when I write a column, I dig down into a local or national issue, trying to reason it out on the page. The goal being that whether the reader agrees or disagrees, they will think deeply abou...

Columns/Editorials

County in a position to provide tax relief

By From JT Staff Reports

September 8, 2025

Commissioner Tom McCarthy recently spoke up about tax relief ideas at the regular county commissioners meeting-which is much needed. He talked about the state budget and wanting to wait to see what Oh...

Local News, News

Deputy Morgan Brown, left, with the Union County Sheriff’s Office, delivers remarks at the latest recovery court graduation ceremony in August. Also pictured are Judge Don Fraser, center, and Taylor Tharp, right, the court’s coordinator. (Photo submitted)

Recovery Court marks 15 years

Court ordered program has charted a new path for hundreds of offenders

By Michael Williamson

September 27, 2025

This year marks 15 years since the start of Union County’s drug recovery court program and since then, it has offered an alternative path for nearly 600 participants and increasing success rate. For m...

Sports

FHS gridders fall to West Liberty-Salem

By Tim Miller

September 27, 2025

Fairbanks’ football team could muster only 60-plus total yards of offense Friday evening in dropping a 42-0 verdict at West Liberty-Salem. The Panthers could not generate much of anything in either th...

Mechanicsburg rolls over Triad during Cardinals’ 2025 Homecoming contest

Sports

Triad quarterback Wyatt Smith (1) is upended by a Mechanicsburg defender Friday evening. The Cardinals dropped their Homecoming game to the Indians, 62-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Mechanicsburg rolls over Triad during Cardinals’ 2025 Homecoming contest

By Tim Miller

September 27, 2025

A season of frustration continued for Triad’s football squad Friday evening during the school’s Homecoming game. Mechanicsburg dropped a 62-0 verdict on the Cardinals, who fell to 0-6 on the season. I...

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Silas Shoemaker (25) struts into the end zone after a 16-yard touchdown reception from Brock Hughes during the first quarter. The senior Pioneer accounted for 45 receiving yards and one touchdown during the team’s win over Tecumseh. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Pioneers are 6-0 after topping Tecumseh

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 27, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s football team maintained its unbeaten status following a 31-7 win over Tecumseh on Friday. The running attack for the Pioneers was the main attraction for spectators last night as the...

Lakers score late TD; hand NU Homecoming setback

Sports

North Union’s Dainon Lindsey (10) tries to elude an Indian Lake defender. The Wildcats dropped a 17-14 verdict to the Lakers on Homecoming. (Submitted photo)

Lakers score late TD; hand NU Homecoming setback

By Bob Putman

September 27, 2025

A lWojam-packed crowd was witness to an outstanding, down-to-the end football game on Friday at North Union. When everything was settled, it was Indian Lake that made a few more positive plays and def...

Monarch defense shines during shutout triumph over Dublin Jerome

Sports

Marysville defenders Hunter Sheldon (5) and Carter Dunn (38) sandwich a Dublin Jerome ball carrier on this play. The Monarchs’ defense held the Celtics to less than 100 yards of total offense during a 21-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarch defense shines during shutout triumph over Dublin Jerome

By Chad Williamson

September 27, 2025

On a night of pageantry at Dublin Jerome Friday, the Homecoming queen covered more yards accepting her crown than any Celtic ball carrier could muster. Marysville continued its dominance against Jerom...