Columns/Editorials
November 16, 2017

TIME OUT WITH TIM – By Tim Miller

By Tim Miller

Kim Hayes, second from left, talks to her Jonathan Alder volleyball team during a break in the action. Hayes took over the team early in the season and led it to the Central Buckeye Conference title.
(Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Hayes did standout job guiding Pioneer spikers on ve...

Pigskin Pickers hold steady with last week’s selections
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Pigskin Pickers hold steady with last week’s selections
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There was basically no movement during last week’s Pigskin Pickers. Managing editor Chad Williamson,  sports editor Tim Miller and publisher Kevin Behrens all posted 6-4 records. Williamson leads for ...
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Timeout with Tim: Frank Spurlock, Fairbanks’ pioneering head football coach, remembered during Panther Homecoming game
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The new scoreboard at Fairbanks High School’s Kyre Field ran a tribute to the late Frank Spurlock, who was the first-ever head football coach for the Panthers. Spurlock’s widow Karen and his daughters Polly and Dolly served as the honorary captains prior to FHS’ Homecoming game on Friday against West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Timeout with Tim: Frank Spurlock, Fairbanks’ pioneering head football coach, remembered during Panther Homecoming game
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It was a time of fond memories with a bit of sadness at Fairbanks High School Friday evening. The Panthers hosted West Liberty-Salem for their annual Homecoming game. During the pregame coin toss, the...
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Jonathan Alder’s Ben McCain (10) catches the ball near the sidelines against London on Friday. The Pioneer receiver, however, was ruled out-of-bounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Marysville’s Gage Henry catches a 14-yard pass for the go-ahead touchdown late in Friday’s game against Thomas Worthington. The Monarchs won, 20-14, to snap a four-game losing skid. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
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