Education

March 1, 2025

Panther Pause…Fairbanks High School

Senior of the Month: Kadence Kise
By Dayne Madison

Kadence Kise was chosen by the Fairbanks Staff as a senior of the month. She was nominated by Mrs. Alexis Phipps for installing a communication board on the playground at the elementary school. Next year, Kadence is attending Findlay University for th...

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Alder looks to bring back FFA

By Michael Williamson

June 28, 2025

High school students at Jonathan Alder want to reconnect the school with its agriculture roots by bringing FFA back to the district. Clad in the signature blue jackets, borrowed from friends and Futur...

Education, News

Plans to improve test scores in question at Triad

By Kyle Meddles

June 28, 2025

Triad’s Board of Education expressed frustrations in understanding what the district’s plan is to improve test scores and academic performance for the upcoming school year. At the regular meeting of t...

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Chapman will be ready to guide Fairbanks on Aug. 1

By Jack Christian

June 18, 2025

Invested. That was the word soon-to-be Fairbanks Superintendent Janel Chapman used when asked to describe the Fairbanks community. “Our board, leadership team, teachers, coaches, alumni, community mem...

Local News, News

Fireworks safety tips offered

By Kyle Meddles

July 2, 2025

With Independence Day celebrations kicking off for the Fourth of July this weekend, Marysville first responders offer their perspectives on fireworks and discuss how to enjoy the holiday safely. Ohio ...

Local News, News

Timberview development hits a stall

By Michael Williamson

July 2, 2025

The new development being proposed for Timberview Golf Course has hit a roadblock. At the Tuesday evening meeting of the Marysville Planning Commission, board members voted to table a decision on the ...

Freshmen were key members of another successful Marysville softball squad

Sports

Marysville softball freshmen Lexi Hakola (left) and Brie Jennings played vital roles during the Lady Monarchs’ run to another Division I district title. Both respectively started at first base and in the outfield during the 2025 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Freshmen were key members of another successful Marysville softball squad

By Tim Miller

July 2, 2025

Making the switch from middle school sports to the high school level can be a very big adjustment for any athlete. Going from the younger age group to earning a spot on a varsity roster is quite an ac...

Sports

Dawson Griner, representing Fairbanks, follows through after teeing off on Hole 16 at Blues Creek Golf Course during a Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association event. Results will be available in the weekend edition of the Journal-Tribune. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Golfers compete at Blues Creek

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 2, 2025

News

Marysville Officer Eric Collier coaches a local kid during a friendly kickball outing between local law enforcement and youth from the area. Below are a series of photos that were taken Wednesday morning at Eljer Park. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Cops vs Kids: Kickball Classic

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 2, 2025

Local News, News

Traffic calming features, known as bump-outs, shown here in a proposed design at the intersection of Walnut Street and East Fifth Street, are part of a series of potential upgrades the city is considering. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Eyeing the future of Fifth Street

Residents pour over potential plans for city artery

By Michael Williamson

July 1, 2025

Changes are coming to East Fifth Street in Marysville in the coming years and officials are hoping to hear more from residents about what’s being considered for the roadway project. The city held an o...