Columns/Editorials
July 19, 2024

Good to Hear – Love of soccer skips a generation

By Mac Cordell

My father played soccer in college and apparently enjoyed it. As a child he enrolled me in the municipal rec soccer league, but a love of the sport never took. I don’t remember disliking it, but I also never loved it.
Football was a different story. I have loved football for as long as I could reme...

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By Kyle Meddles 
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Columns/Editorials
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By Chad Williamson 
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Opera House deal still in flux
News
Potential Opera House buyer Andrew Levering, pictured above, came before Richwood Council on Monday to dispute claims that he was not interested in the building and to discuss ongoing contract negotiations with the village. Council has yet to decide if they will re-list the Opera House for sale. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Opera House deal still in flux
By Kyle Meddles 
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The lone buyer of the Opera House came before Richwood Council on Monday to squash concerns that he was getting cold feet on the negotiations, though council seems to think that a deal is still a long...
UCBDD on solid ground if funding model remains unchanged
News
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By Mike Williamson 
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After a bumpy year including some cuts to the operation, Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities officials said they are fiscally stable through 2031. Kara Brown and Cayla Warnock, both with ...
Upgrades focus on space behind former law office
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
The gathering space site plan for the former Eufinger Law Office on Court Street includes a covered pavilion, shown above in the center-left with the brick pattern, a trellis at the bottom right and various plant and landscape fixtures. The general location of the existing house is represented by the red box at the top. Marysville officials discussed the plan at Monday night’s city council meeting as they anticipate work to pick up in the next month. (Graphic submitted)
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By Michael Williamson 
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Fairbanks may not open softball season on new field
Education, Local News, News
Fairbanks may not open softball season on new field
By Jack Christian 
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As Fairbanks continues to move forward with its master facilities update plan, the district’s long awaited new softball field is beginning to take shape, marking a major step toward bringing the Lady ...
Consultant will aid city manager search
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
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By Michael Williamson 
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When Marysville City Manager Terry Emery told city staff members he would be stepping down later this year, they got to work immediately on what the plan of succession would look like. Tara Maine, the...
Quick start sends North Union girls hoopsters past Lady Panthers
Sports
Fairbanks’ Audrey Lahmers (30) splits North Union’s Gabby Lindsey (background) and Kailyn Colegrove (30) for a shot attempt during the second quarter. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Quick start sends North Union girls hoopsters past Lady Panthers
By Bob Putman 
January 14, 2026
A 14-2 run in the first quarter put the North Union Lady Cats in control and they rode that spurt forward to defeat Fairbanks 66-42 on Monday at North Union. Five different players scored during the r...