Local Fourth of July plans in holding pattern

By Mac Cordell

While Columbus has canceled its Red, White and Boom Fourth of July celebration, some local officials continue to wrestle with their options.

Marysville City Manager Terry Emery said he is working with American Legion Post 79, which organizes the city’s fireworks and many of the other Independence D...

Education, News

Triad treasurer has concerns with state budget proposal

By Kyle Meddles

April 23, 2025

Triad’s board of education discussed its concerns with the state budget and what its situation may look like if the budget goes into effect. After the Career Technical Education (CTE) expansion grand ...

Education, News

Triad opens new CTE center

By Kyle Meddles

April 23, 2025

Triad held a grand opening for its new Career Technical Education (CTE) wing on April 17, which brings new career pathways for students and a lecture space to use as an extension to its FFA class. The...

Sports

Wildcats drop two more CBC baseball games

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 23, 2025

North Union’s baseball team fell short in two recent Central Buckeye Conference games. The Wildcats (1-12 overall and 0-8 in the Central Buckeye Conference) suffered losses to Urbana, 13-10, and Graha...

Error leads to winning run as Northeastern edges FHS

Sports

Fairbanks’ catcher Mason Rausch (middle) tries to swipe at Northeastern’s Meric Gilbert (left) as he slides into the plate. FHS starting pitcher Carson Reames (27) stands for insurance. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Error leads to winning run as Northeastern edges FHS

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 23, 2025

Fairbanks’ baseball team was on the cusp of winning until a late-game error allowed Northeastern to gain the upper hand. The visiting Jets took advantage of the fielding miscue in the top of the seven...

Kise tosses no-hitter during Fairbanks softball victory

Sports

Fairbanks’ Macy Kise prepares to throw to the plate in this file photo. Kise tossed a no-hitter during a victory over Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Kise tosses no-hitter during Fairbanks softball victory

By Tim Miller

April 23, 2025

Fairbanks senior Macy Kise pitched a no-hitter during an 8-0 victory over Northeastern on Monday. Kise struck out 11 batters and issued a trio of walks. Jenna Dee finished with three hits for FHS. Ann...

Sports

Jon Alder netters top Tecumseh

By Tim Miller

April 23, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team turned in a 4-1 verdict over Tecumseh. Singles -Gideon Sullivan (JA) defeated Petrae (T) 6-0, 6-0; -Max Metz (JA) downed Augito (T) 6-3, 6-3; -Barnett (T) topped Shad...