Panther gridders will host Alder in season opener

By Tim Miller

A pair of deuces will be in action this evening at Fairbanks High School’s Kyre Field. FHS’ A.J. Landon will help lead his team during the kickoff of the 2023 football campaign.

(Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

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Fairbanks’ gridiron squad will see a somewhat familiar offensive weapon ...

Lady Pioneers down Chieftains; NU squad falls in extra innings

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Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Neumeier rips a base hit in this file photo. The Lady Pioneers defeated Bellefontaine on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Pioneers down Chieftains; NU squad falls in extra innings

By Tim Miller

April 25, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s softball squad evened its overall record to 9-9 (6-3 in the Central Buckeye Conference) with a 7-4 victory over Bellefontaine. The Lady Pioneers held a 4-0 lead after three innings an...

Alder baseball squad scores run-rule win over Bellefontaine

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Jonathan Alder’s Jace Schrock (5) connects on a pitch from Bellefontaine’s Brody Boy during a home conference game. The senior Pioneer accounted for one run scored, one hit and one RBI in the team’s win over the visiting Chieftains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Alder baseball squad scores run-rule win over Bellefontaine

By Aleksei Pavloff

April 25, 2025

When opportunities arise, Jonathan Alder’s baseball team is trained to make the most of them. That is exactly what took place Wednesday evening following a 12-0 run rule win over visiting Bellefontain...

Lady Monarchs inch closer to OCC Cardinal Division softball crown

Sports

MHS shortstop Sienna Hutchins can’t get a tag down on a Thomas Worthington base runner sliding into second. The Lady Monarchs topped the Cardinals 13-0 to remain on top of the OCC Cardinal Division standings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs inch closer to OCC Cardinal Division softball crown

By Tim Miller

April 25, 2025

Marysville’s varsity softball squad has had a stranglehold on the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division championship for the past six seasons. The Lady Monarchs inched their way closer to a sevent...

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Local man charged with trafficking meth

By Kyle Meddles

April 24, 2025

A Marysville man is facing as many as 16 years in prison for charges of possession and trafficking of up to 150 grams of methamphetamine. The Union County Grand Jury is indicting Jeffery Alan Altizer,...

Fairbanks hopes facilities ready for start of school

Education, News

Fairbanks plans to work on some facility upgrades this summer including updates to the district’s athletic fields. This rendering shows some of the planned changes to the north and east sides of campus, including the planned access road and the return of the softball field, shown here in the top right. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks hopes facilities ready for start of school

By Jack Christian

April 24, 2025

As the 2024-2025 school year winds down, the Fairbanks school district is looking ahead to its major facilities overhaul that is well underway. Board of education member Derek Nicol said he is optimis...

Sports

Jenna Dee of Fairbanks sends the ball in the air during a game from earlier this season. The Lady Panthers clubbed Northeastern on Tuesday and remained unbeaten in the Ohio Heritage Conference with a 16-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks diamond teams split games

By Tim Miller

April 24, 2025

Jenna Dee smacked a home run and drove in four runs as Fairbanks’ softball team toppled Northeastern 16-0. Dee, Anna Dulle and Macy Kise each finished the five-inning contest with three hits. Elizabet...