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...

Weapon found on Navin Playground revealed to be airsoft gun
Education, Local News, News
Weapon found on Navin Playground revealed to be airsoft gun
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 3, 2025
An email sent out to families of children who attend Navin Elementary School revealed that an airsoft gun was found on the school playground Wednesday morning. Navin principal Katie Van Schoyck said s...
Tolles groundbreaking
Education, News, Plain City News
Tolles groundbreaking
By Michael Williamson 
August 29, 2025
Members of the Tolles Career and Technical Center Board of Education turn over dirt Friday morning during the school’s groundbreaking ceremony. The district is planning a $30 million expansion that wi...
Lightning strike gives Triad tech trouble
Education, News
A flash from the July 27 lighting strike at Triad is pictured above from the perspective of a security camera facing the pavilion at the football stadium. The voltage from the strike caused a multitude of technical glitches and damages that are still being assessed. (Photo submitted)
Lightning strike gives Triad tech trouble
By Kyle Meddles 
August 28, 2025
Triad's tech department continues to deal with complications from a lightning strike that hit the school district last month. At a recent board meeting, technology coordinator Ryan Thompson presented ...
Other news
FHS golfers win matches; Monarch girls compete at Olentangy Invitational
Sports
Jorja Ary of Marysville looks to hit the ball off the tee during the Olentangy Invitational. (Photo submitted)
FHS golfers win matches; Monarch girls compete at Olentangy Invitational
By Tim Miller 
September 8, 2025
Fairbanks’ boys golf squad won a pair of recent matches. The Panthers turned in a 155-171 verdict over Mechanicsburg during a match that was played at the Urbana Country Club. Sam Snyder led FHS with ...
Netters fall to Dublin Jerome
Sports
Sami Haigh of MHS delivers the ball over the net during a doubles match. The Lady Monarchs fell at Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Netters fall to Dublin Jerome
By Tim Miller 
September 8, 2025
Marysville’s varsity girls tennis team battled Dublin Jerome before falling 5-0 during a match that was held on the Celtics’ home courts. “It was a very competitive match,” said Monarch coach Bill Rom...
Hayes goes past 1,000-kill milestone during win over Bellefontaine Chieftains
Sports
Ali Hayes of Jonathan Alder blasts the ball over the net against an opponent. Hayes surpassed 1,000 kills during a victory over Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Hayes goes past 1,000-kill milestone during win over Bellefontaine Chieftains
By Tim Miller 
September 8, 2025
A three-set victory over Bellefontaine recently elevated Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball record. The 25-10, 25-23, 25-17 verdict was JA’s second Central Buckeye Conference victory in as many outin...
Lady Cats battle during setback to Indian Lake Lakers
Sports
Katelyn Zimmerman of North Union sends the ball back over the net against Indian Lake. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Lady Cats battle during setback to Indian Lake Lakers
By Bob Putman 
September 8, 2025
The final score was not the plus the North Union volleyball team was searching for during its home Central Buckeye Conference matchup against Indian Lake. However, even with the 21-25, 23-25, 27-29 lo...
Local man drowns in pond
Local News, News
At Adventure Trails campground near Bellefontaine
Local man drowns in pond
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 8, 2025
The Marysville man who drowned over the weekend while on a camping trip in Bellefontaine has been identified. Logan County Sheriff's Office deputies identified the victim as Cody Johnson, 28, of Marys...