Education
April 27, 2024

Panther Pause…Fairbanks High School

By From JT Staff Reports

Final 2023-24 Seniors of the Month recognized
Senior of the Month: Cole Gillespie
By Cole Eger
Editor’s note: A photo was not submitted for Cole.
Cole Gillespie was nominated as senior of the month by Mr. Austin Ahlborn, who said, “Since joining us at Fairbanks [from Texas] two years ago, Cole has b...

North Union eyes weighted grading system
Education, News
The North Union Board of Education took a moment out of its meeting to participate with fifth graders as they showcased their science projects in the Spark Studio classroom. Superintendent Justin Ufferman, left, uses shaving cream to create a cloud while fifth grader Barrett Hall, middle, and board member Matt Staley, right, watch on. Hall dropped colored water on shaving cream to mimic how clouds absorb moisture until it leads to rain. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
North Union eyes weighted grading system
By Kyle Meddles 
September 16, 2025
North Union’s Board of Education continued discussion on old business items including the implementation of a weighted grading scale and a building expansion at the high school. At the regular meeting...
Local districts learn state report card scores
Education, Local News, News
Local districts learn state report card scores
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 15, 2025
State report cards are out and all five area school districts ranked a mixture of three-star and four-star ratings. Each year, the State of Ohio requires districts to provide parents, caregivers, comm...
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...
Other news
City probes electric bike, scooter rules
Local News, News
Marysville is in the early stages of trying to regulate usage of electronic bicycle and scooters in the city. Above, three electric scooters are parked outside of the YMCA recently. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
City probes electric bike, scooter rules
By Michael Williamson 
September 17, 2025
The Marysville Parks and Recreation Commission is starting early discussions to get electronic bike or e-bike regulations on the books. Following some concerns from residents, officials are looking in...
Fairbanks homecoming set
Local News, News
Fairbanks homecoming set
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 17, 2025
Fairbanks High School will play its Homecoming football game Friday evening against Southeastern. Members of the Homecoming court are from left, front row, freshman Audrey Clark, junior Miley Counts, ...
Columbus woman indicted for trafficking meth
Court News, News
Columbus woman indicted for trafficking meth
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
September 17, 2025
A woman from Columbus has been charged with trafficking up to 150 grams of meth and possessing four other illicit drugs in Jerome Township. The Union County Grand Jury has charged Ashli Nicole Price, ...
JA soccer squad clubs BL
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Will Hamill delivers a shot on a penalty kick during the first half of action against the Raiders. The junior Pioneer accounted for five goals in the team’s 7-0 win over Benjamin Logan. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
JA soccer squad clubs BL
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 17, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team remained undefeated following a 7-0 win over Benjamin Logan. The Pioneers are riding high after another Central Buckeye Conference victory put the team’s standing at ...
JA girls allow soccer game against Benjamin Logan to escape their grasp
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Makenna Keene (15) tries to earn possession against Benjamin Logan’s Brooklyn Smedley (23) and Ella Chamberlain (3). (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
JA girls allow soccer game against Benjamin Logan to escape their grasp
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 17, 2025
Losses are a dime a dozen, but some tend to sting more than others. That’s how Jonathan Alder head girls soccer coach Randy Spain felt after his team’s 4-3 loss to  Benjamin Logan. “This one stings,” ...
Struggling teams will meet on Kyre Field for Panthers’ Homecoming game
Sports
Fairbanks’ Max Winner (3) picks up yardage against Madison Plains earlier this season. The Panthers will host Southeastern for Homecoming on Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Struggling teams will meet on Kyre Field for Panthers’ Homecoming game
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2025
Fairbanks High School head football coach Dave Carroll probably said it best. “They’re like us… struggling,” he said. Carroll was referring to his team’s Homecoming opponent on Friday. The Panthers wi...