Education

September 27, 2024

Panther Pause…Fairbanks High School

Senior of the Month: Grace Zahn

By Sarah Nagy

Grace Zahn was chosen by the Fairbanks Staff as a senior of the month.

Her teachers say her, “..strong leadership qualities, positive attitude, and kindness make her a role model for everyone around her.” Grace contributes to the Fairbanks community by ...

Education, News

Triad board learns depth of house bill impacts on budget

By Kyle Meddles

February 23, 2026

Triad’s board of education approved its financial forecast in a conversation with the treasurer that echoed familiar sentiments concerning state funding. At the regular meeting of the board on Thursda...

Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...

“Rules of the game have been changed”

Marysville deals with house bill hammering

By Chad Williamson

February 21, 2026

If the Marysville School District hadn’t passed a levy in May, it’s likely the immediate future of the district would have looked very different. Developments just before and after voters approved a 5...

Education, News, Plain City, ...

Walk-out doesn’t happen

By Michael Williamson

February 20, 2026

There was an increased law enforcement presence but no student walk-out at Jonathan Alder High School Friday afternoon. District officials released a statement Thursday reminding students that demonst...

Second half action leads NU Lady Cats to victory over Mechanicsburg

Sports

Kailin McElroy eyes the basket during a game from earlier in the 2025-2026 season. McElroy tallied nine points during NU’s victory at Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Second half action leads NU Lady Cats to victory over Mechanicsburg

By Bob Putman

February 25, 2026

North Union put together a dominant second half Wednesday and earned a 65-48 victory at Mechanicsburg. Battling foul trouble all through the first half, the Lady Cats were not able to get into a good ...

Sports

Jolie Porter of Fairbanks drives to the basket in this file photo. Porter scored a team-high 15 points during the Lady Panthers’ victory at Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks girls roll past Northeastern

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks wrapped up their 2025-2026 basketball regular season with a weather-related makeup game at Northeastern. FHS, which rolled to a 46-17 victory, improved to 17-5 overall a...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

Vision plan passed; price tag questioned

Cost will be more than $400,000

By Michael Williamson

February 25, 2026

After nearly a year of work, Marysville officially adopted its community-wide vision plan. Marysville City Council voted Monday night to adopt its vision plan after working with consultants Carmine Ru...

News

Richwood Council selects Kincaid to be next administrator

By Kyle Meddles

February 25, 2026

Richwood council unanimously approved the promotion of Eric Kincaid to be the next village administrator effective April 1, 2026 and with the change comes some raises for village staff. Kincaid – who ...

Fairbanks girls wrestlers place ninth during 30-team Port Clinton event

Sports

Fairbanks’ Madeline Cunningham (left) tries to escape from a hold during the Fairbanks Scramble. Cunningham placed second in her weight class during the Port Clinton Lady Redskin Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

Fairbanks girls wrestlers place ninth during 30-team Port Clinton event

By Tim Miller

February 24, 2026

Fairbanks’ girls wrestling team competed during the recent Port Clinton Lady Redskin Invitational. The Lady Panthers were led by Madeline Cunningham (110), who finished second in her weight class. -- ...

Sports

These Marysville High School senior boys will continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level. They are, from left, Matthew Page, football, Tiffin University; James Hackworth, baseball, Baldwin Wallace University; Alex McNamara, football, Ashland University; Hunter Sheldon, lacrosse, Baldwin Wallace University; and Bryce Stillion, soccer, Malone University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville High School seniors plan collegiate sports careers

By Tim Miller

February 24, 2026

A total of five Marysville High School senior boys recently signed to continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level. They are Brice Stillion, soccer; Hunter Sheldon, lacrosse; M...