Panther Pause: FFA News — Guest presentation, petting zoo, elections held

By Jacob Runnels

By Grace Blumenschein

The Fairbanks FFA chapter had the honor of having state FFA president Ryan Mathews talk to each class April 3.
He taught students about goals in life and how to become a champion. Members were glad to have him come and hope to see him at the state convention in May.
FFA also hoste...

Education, Sports

Ben Logan royalty crowned

By From JT Staff Reports

September 28, 2026

Benjamin Logan High School crowned its 2026 Homecoming royalty during festivities Friday night. Lydia Johnson, left, daughter of Jacob and Kristen Johnson, was crowned Homecoming queen. Johnson serves...

Education, Sports

A night for royalty in Union County

Marysville, Fairbanks and Jon Alder hold homecomings

By From JT Staff Reports

September 28, 2026

Above, Marysville High School (MHS) and Early College High School (ECHS) announced their Homecoming kings and queens Friday before the game against Dublin Jerome. Crowned were, from left to right, MHS...

Education, Local News, News

For the love of candy

By From JT Staff Reports

September 25, 2026

Homecoming parades always top the list in terms of the amount of candy that is thrown. When it comes to choosing the right receptacle, creativity can be crucial. Above, four girls took a break from a ...

Columns/Editorials

Last week’s games produce couple of stalemates for Pigskin Pickers

October 15, 2026

There were a couple of ties during last week’s Pigskin Pickers. Sports editor Tim Miller and publisher Kevin Behrens both finished with 7-3 records. The second stalemate is the fact that Miller is onc...

Sports

JA, FHS earn top volleyball tourney seeds

By Bob Putman

October 15, 2026

Jonathan Alder and Fairbanks each received a top seed as the Central District held its volleyball tournament drawing. The Lady Pioneers (20-2) were at the top of the Division IV bracket and will open ...

Sports

Local football teams still in line for playoff berths

By Tim Miller

October 15, 2026

A pair of local high school football teams remain in pretty good shape for the 2026 state playoffs. Jonathan Alder (6-2) and North Union (6-2) are respectively ranked fifth and 11th in their divisions...

Marysville Monarchs will host Olentangy Berlin in final home game of 2026 season

Sports

Marysville’s Gage Henry (13) blocks a Thomas Worthington field goal attempt during an MHS victory over the Cardinals. The Monarchs will host Olentangy Berlin on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Marysville Monarchs will host Olentangy Berlin in final home game of 2026 season

By Tim Miller

October 15, 2026

That huge sigh of relief people may have heard last Friday evening could have been from the Marysville High School football team. The Monarchs (3-5) rallied past Thomas Worthington to snap a four-game...

News

Honda plans put spotlight on North Lewisburg’s future

By Chad Williamson

October 15, 2026

The project hasn’t even been officially announced, but North Lewisburg residents are preparing for the impact that a new Honda auto plant in the area could bring to the village. As first reported in t...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

Marysville eyes 11 new positions in 2027 budget

By Michael Williamson

October 15, 2026

Marysville is looking at potentially adding nearly a dozen new staff positions across various city departments next year. Though not every position would be filled immediately, city council members an...