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May 11, 2018

Schools continue to evaluate roll of cell phones in class

By Jacob Runnels

In the past, cell phones in schools were seen as a distraction to the educational environment.
Now, they have a new purpose.
Jonathan Langhals, assistant superintendent for the Marysville Exempted Village School District, said educators over the years have been able to incorporate their students’ c...

Alder may need modulars
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Alder may need modulars
By Michael Williamson 
September 13, 2025
It’s possible some Plain City Elementary School students could be in modular classrooms as early as next year. While nothing is set in stone, nor have any decisions been made, the Jonathan Alder Board...
Death toll rises to six in area traffic fatalities
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Death toll rises to six in area traffic fatalities
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 12, 2025
The second driver in the Route 31 crash died this week, bringing traffic fatalities in some way associated with the area to six. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, officials received the ...
Area remembers 9/11
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Area remembers 9/11
By Chad Williamson 
September 12, 2025
Local first responders and residents gathered Thursday morning at the fire station next to City Hall for a ceremony to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Above, the Marysville Fire Department Hono...
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Alder may need modulars
Education, News, Plain City News
Alder may need modulars
By Michael Williamson 
September 13, 2025
It’s possible some Plain City Elementary School students could be in modular classrooms as early as next year. While nothing is set in stone, nor have any decisions been made, the Jonathan Alder Board...
Panthers drop game at Greeneview
Sports
Panthers drop game at Greeneview
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 13, 2025
A flat tire makes it hard to drive forward. That is how Fairbanks’ head football coach Dave Carroll felt prior to the game against Greeneview. The Panthers ultimately fell to the Rams 41-7 on Friday. ...
Greenon topples Triad Cardinals
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George Hartman (21) of Triad returns a kickoff against Greenon. The Cardinals slipped to 0-4 with a 34-0 loss to the Knights. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Greenon topples Triad Cardinals
By Tim Miller 
September 13, 2025
Triad football coach Mike Braun saw something he liked Friday evening. “We were still in the game when the score was 6-0 and 12-0,” the Cardinal coach said. It was after those stages of the game that ...
Monarchs fall to Hilliard Bradley
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Marysville Keefer Stackhouse (15) hauls in a 31-yard pass reception against Hilliard Bradley. The Jaguars rolled to a 42-14 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarchs fall to Hilliard Bradley
By Chad Williamson 
September 13, 2025
Football is a dirty game, but when it comes to execution, being clean is a must. Marysville’s execution on Friday was anything but clean as it derailed its offense with penalties, gifted Hilliard Brad...
Jonathan Alder Pioneers turn back Wildcats in local grid rivalry
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Vince Ranly (34) bats a pass from North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar (11) in the air and reels in the ball for an interception behind the line of scrimmage. The Pioneers later scored on their ensuing offensive drive. Jonathan Alder defeated the Wildcats 42-23. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Jonathan Alder Pioneers turn back Wildcats in local grid rivalry
By Bob Putman 
September 13, 2025
What Jonathan Alder was able to do during a two-minute span near the end of the first half of its football game at North Union did not clinch a victory. However, it did go a long way in making the Pio...
Death toll rises to six in area traffic fatalities
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Death toll rises to six in area traffic fatalities
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 12, 2025
The second driver in the Route 31 crash died this week, bringing traffic fatalities in some way associated with the area to six. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, officials received the ...