Panthers suffer setback to Mechanicsburg
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October 3, 2026
Carson Shope (2) of Fairbanks picks up yardage behind the blocking of Drystan Conley (56), Caleb Hoffman (75) and Collin Bailey (4) against Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panthers suffer setback to Mechanicsburg

By Tim Miller 

Fairbanks head football coach David Carroll has long said games are won by the teams that display toughness and physical play.

Carroll felt his team had shown those characteristics over the past few weeks, but he couldn’t say that after Friday’s 49-15 loss to Mechanicsburg.

“We told the guys thi...

B. Logan wins middle school grid game
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B. Logan wins middle school grid game
By Tim Miller 
October 12, 2026
The Benjamin Logan eighth-grade football team clubbed Graham, 38-12. The Raiders’ offense rushed for 307 yards, led by Carter Crumm with 197 yards on nine carries and three touchdowns. Bryson Greiner ...
Lady Monarch spikers topple T. Worthington in five-set match
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Fran Ortiz Torres (13) of Marysville sends the ball over the net. The Lady Monarchs turned in a five-set triumph over Thomas Worthington. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
Lady Monarch spikers topple T. Worthington in five-set match
By Josh Kaeser 
October 12, 2026
Marysville’s volleyball squad battled through a back-and-forth match on the road against Thomas Worthington, pulling away in the deciding fifth set to earn a 3-2 victory. The Monarchs dropped the open...
Lady Cats rebound by beating Indian Lake; Fairbanks ladies top M. Plains
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North Union’s Sam Price (4) sends the ball past Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Musil (11) in this file photo. Price scored a pair of goals later in the week during NU’s win over Indian Lake. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Cats rebound by beating Indian Lake; Fairbanks ladies top M. Plains
By Tim Miller 
October 12, 2026
Sam Price tallied a pair of goals as North Union’s girls soccer squad turned in a 3-1 victory over Indian Lake late last week. Zoni Robinson added the Lady Cats’ other goal. Paisley Jordan and Robinso...
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B. Logan wins middle school grid game
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B. Logan wins middle school grid game
By Tim Miller 
October 12, 2026
The Benjamin Logan eighth-grade football team clubbed Graham, 38-12. The Raiders’ offense rushed for 307 yards, led by Carter Crumm with 197 yards on nine carries and three touchdowns. Bryson Greiner ...
Lady Monarch spikers topple T. Worthington in five-set match
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Fran Ortiz Torres (13) of Marysville sends the ball over the net. The Lady Monarchs turned in a five-set triumph over Thomas Worthington. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
Lady Monarch spikers topple T. Worthington in five-set match
By Josh Kaeser 
October 12, 2026
Marysville’s volleyball squad battled through a back-and-forth match on the road against Thomas Worthington, pulling away in the deciding fifth set to earn a 3-2 victory. The Monarchs dropped the open...
Lady Cats rebound by beating Indian Lake; Fairbanks ladies top M. Plains
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North Union’s Sam Price (4) sends the ball past Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Musil (11) in this file photo. Price scored a pair of goals later in the week during NU’s win over Indian Lake. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Cats rebound by beating Indian Lake; Fairbanks ladies top M. Plains
By Tim Miller 
October 12, 2026
Sam Price tallied a pair of goals as North Union’s girls soccer squad turned in a 3-1 victory over Indian Lake late last week. Zoni Robinson added the Lady Cats’ other goal. Paisley Jordan and Robinso...
Jon Alder girls soccer team earns first conference title in decade with victory over North Union
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North Union keeper Sabrina Thompson protects the ball during a collision with Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath (13). Also pictured for NU is Jessanie Pfister (91). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jon Alder girls soccer team earns first conference title in decade with victory over North Union
By Tim Miller 
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Several of Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer players were in either the first or second grade the last time the Lady Pioneers won a conference title. Still others were even younger. JA’s recent 6-0 verdic...
Union County Health Department plans free tire collection event
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Union County Health Department plans free tire collection event
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October 12, 2026
The Union County Health Department is hosting a free tire collection for county residents on Saturday, Oct. 24. This year’s collection will be held at Bunsold Middle School, 14198 Route 4. This event ...
Motorcycle rider injured in head-on crash
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October 12, 2026
The Marysville post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred Friday evening on Route 4 near mile post 18 in Union County. At approximately 8:30 p.m., the ...