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...

Education, News

Construction season begins at Fairbanks

By Jack Christian

June 9, 2025

As summer kicks off, so does construction across the Fairbanks School District. With students out for the season, crews have moved into the high school and middle school to begin major upgrades. Demol...

Education

In The Halls…Marysville High School

May 31, 2025

Featured Seniors Dante Knoble By Wesley Paul Dante Daniel Knoble is the son of Thomas and Antionette Knoble. While in high school, Dante was a member and held leadership positions in many clubs and ex...

Education, News

“Overall, it’s a disaster”

JA weighs in on impact of state budget proposals

By Michael Williamson

May 22, 2025

Jonathan Alder is joining other school districts in the county and state in expressing its frustration over the Ohio legislature’s proposals impacting public education. Treasurer Mark Ingles told the ...

Marysville School Board, News

Ferguson remains on board despite calls for resignation

By Chad Williamson

June 14, 2025

In the face of calls for him to resign, Marysville school board member Jermaine Ferguson resisted and vowed to be an example of “someone who can fail but rise again.” At a meeting Thursday, the board,...

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Citizens ponder Alder’s next steps on levy

By Mike Williamson

June 13, 2025

When Jonathan Alder eventually goes back on the ballot, the district has a better idea about what may draw more supportive voters. After holding a town hall-style community forum Tuesday to talk about...

First phase of Depot in Plain City opens

News, Plain City News

A crowd of onlookers gather in Plain City Friday for the grand opening of The Depot at Public Square in the village’s Uptown. After years of planning, the first phase of what will become a community gathering space near the eastern water tower had its official ribbon-cutting. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

First phase of Depot in Plain City opens

By From JT Staff Reports

June 13, 2025

Years of planning and dedication culminated on Friday with a highly anticipated grand opening of The Depot at Public Square, marking the successful completion of Phase 1 in Plain City’s multi-phase re...

Marysville School Board, News

High school busing reduced in Marysville

Older students within 2 miles will have to find own way to school

By Chad Williamson

June 13, 2025

Some Marysville High School students will need to find a new way to and from school next year. The board of education voted Thursday night to move the high school busing limit from 1.5 miles to 2 mile...

Sports

BGSU-bound Scheiderer earns trio of 2025 first-team diamond accolades

By Tim Miller

June 13, 2025

“I think I’ve had a baseball in my hands since I was three or four-years-old.” That statement from 2025 Marysville High School graduate Griffin Scheiderer pretty much sums up his life growing up aroun...

MHS, JA athletes play in Central District All-Star baseball contest

Sports

Marysville’s Griffin Scheiderer (2) heads for home while he and Jonathan Alder head coach Craig Kyle (black) observe a hit during the Central District All-Star game at Olentangy Liberty. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS, JA athletes play in Central District All-Star baseball contest

By Aleksei Pavloff

June 13, 2025

Marysville and Jonathan Alder were represented in this year’s edition of the Central District All-Star baseball game. “This is my 19th year as a head coach and I’m pretty sure it’s been going on every...