To kick a field goal or not? … Answer proves big in MHS win
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September 6, 2025
Talan Wolford (9) of Marysville breaks up a pass intended for Lancaster’s Drew Whitlatch (2). Pictured in the background for the Monarchs is Hunter Sheldon. MHS beat the Golden Gales, 30-21. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

To kick a field goal or not? … Answer proves big in MHS win

By Chad Williamson 

At Lancaster Friday night, three games into his tenure, Marysville’s Mike Young faced the type of decision that sometimes comes back to haunt a young coach.

Ahead by six, Marysville was trying to put the game away at the Lancaster 16, but faced four-and-four with under two minutes to play. Do you k...

Panthers survive penalty-filled game; hang on to edge Eagles for first win
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Carson Shope of Fairbanks picks up tough yardage against Madison Plains. Shope rushed for 190 yards during FHS’ 32-31 win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Panthers survive penalty-filled game; hang on to edge Eagles for first win
By Tim Miller 
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Only one football team was going to leave Fairbanks’ Kyre Field with its first victory of the 2025 season on Friday evening. The Panthers took their 0-2 record into the fray against an equally-winless...
Late North Union Wildcat touchdown leads to victory over Northmor
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As part of Military Appreciation Night at North Union, the United States Army presented an honorary jersey to North Union’s Ethan Miller in honor of his service to the community. Standing with Miller are, from left, North Union High School principal Keith Conklin, Sergeant First Class Bemish and Staff Sergeant Galvin. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Late North Union Wildcat touchdown leads to victory over Northmor
By Bob Putman 
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The phrase “practice makes perfect” may never be as appropriate as it was Friday night when the North Union football team hosted Northmor. “When it comes to a two-minute drill, we practice it every we...
Triad Cardinals drops grid game at Springfield Catholic Catholic
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Triad Cardinals drops grid game at Springfield Catholic Catholic
By Aleksei Pavloff 
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Triad’s football team suffered its 11th straight loss following Friday’s 37-7 setback at Springfield Catholic Central. The Fighting Irish scored 13 points during the opening quarter and padded another...
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Panthers survive penalty-filled game; hang on to edge Eagles for first win
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Carson Shope of Fairbanks picks up tough yardage against Madison Plains. Shope rushed for 190 yards during FHS’ 32-31 win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Panthers survive penalty-filled game; hang on to edge Eagles for first win
By Tim Miller 
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Late North Union Wildcat touchdown leads to victory over Northmor
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As part of Military Appreciation Night at North Union, the United States Army presented an honorary jersey to North Union’s Ethan Miller in honor of his service to the community. Standing with Miller are, from left, North Union High School principal Keith Conklin, Sergeant First Class Bemish and Staff Sergeant Galvin. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Late North Union Wildcat touchdown leads to victory over Northmor
By Bob Putman 
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The phrase “practice makes perfect” may never be as appropriate as it was Friday night when the North Union football team hosted Northmor. “When it comes to a two-minute drill, we practice it every we...
Triad Cardinals drops grid game at Springfield Catholic Catholic
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Triad Cardinals drops grid game at Springfield Catholic Catholic
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Triad’s football team suffered its 11th straight loss following Friday’s 37-7 setback at Springfield Catholic Central. The Fighting Irish scored 13 points during the opening quarter and padded another...
JA rallies for victory over Bloom-Carroll
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Jonathan Alder’s Chase Muetzel (11) reaches over top of Bloom-Carroll defensive back Robert Williams (2) during the second quarter of action. The senior receiver accounted for 78 yards on four catches in the team’s win over the Bulldogs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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Investigation of thefts leads to woman living in storage unit
By Kyle Meddles 
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A woman from Florida was found to be living in a Marysville storage unit as the result of a police investigation into multiple thefts she allegedly committed in the area. The Union County Grand Jury h...
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By Jack Christian 
September 5, 2025
Jerome Township is “hitting pause” on data centers as community feedback and potential limitations of their arrival in the township have kept discussions swirling. Trustee Wezlynn Davis initially sugg...