Multi-sport Panther athlete has unique style of bowling ball

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November 20, 2024

Fairbanks High School senior Nate Russell displays one of his bowling balls that looks like a soccer ball. Along with bowling, Russell has played soccer and kicked for the football team during his high school career. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Multi-sport Panther athlete has unique style of bowling ball

By Tim Miller

The name of Nate Russell has been widely circulated in the world of high school football and soccer.

As a place kicker and punter for the Panther grid squad, the senior converted on 43 of his 45 extra point attempts and averaged 32.6 yards on his 23 punts.

He helped FHS to a 7-4 record and a second-pl...

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Triad girls cagers lose contest

By Aleksei Pavloff

December 19, 2025

Triad’s girls basketball team slipped to 0-8 overall and 0-6 in the Ohio Heritage Conference on Wednesday. The Lady Cardinals dropped a 57-12 verdict to Cedarville. Jazz Ford led Triad with six points...

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NU bowlers drop matches

By Bob Putman

December 19, 2025

The North Union boys bowling team ran into a dominant Kenton Ridge team during a recent match at Dragon Lanes. Kenton Ridge averaged 204 in its individual and baker games in earning a 2853-2416 win ov...

Lady Panthers cruise to hoop victory over Springfield Catholic

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Sydney Cutler (10) of Fairbanks goes in for a basket against Springfield Catholic Central. The Lady Panthers won the game 66-18. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Panthers cruise to hoop victory over Springfield Catholic

By Tim Miller

December 19, 2025

Springfield Catholic Central’s girls basketball squad managed just four points during the second half of Wednesday’s game at Fairbanks. As a result, the Lady Panthers (5-1 overall and 4-1 in the Ohio ...

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Area churches announce Christmas services

By From JT Staff Reports

December 23, 2025

Local churches have announced their Christmas service schedules: Beloved UMC - Special Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. with music beginning at 6:45 p.m., Dec. 24. Contemporary and traditional music pl...

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Man faces felonies in strangling case

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

December 22, 2025

A Marysville man has been charged after allegedly breaking into his girlfriend’s bedroom and attempting to strangle her. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Antonio Jeter, 31, of 551 Linden St., ...

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Acciona makes donation to fire district

By From JT Staff Reports

December 22, 2025

Acciona Energia recently made a donation of more than $32,000 to the Southeast Hardin/Northwest Union Joint Fire District to purchase turnout gear and additional safety equipment. The donation is part...

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Honda to have float in 2026 Rose Parade

By From JT Staff Reports

December 22, 2025

Honda will return to lead the 2026 Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. The company will head the 137th parade with The Power of Teams float, celebrating how “dreams are most powerful when they are realized...

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Five-month old Scout relaxes in Mrs. Rachel Jones' classroom during a school day at Fairbanks Middle School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

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Foster dog at FMS ties into ELA lessons

By Jack Christian

December 20, 2025

Fairbanks Schools are taking learning to new heights, as a sixth-grade classroom recently had the unique opportunity to host a foster dog with the goal of helping the puppy find a forever home. Scout,...

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Plain City plans for return of Corn Carnival

By Jack Christian

December 20, 2025

The Village of Plain City announced the return of the Plain City Corn Carnival, officially bringing the longtime community tradition back to the village on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The event will...