Fairbanks superintendent pleased with report card results

Education, News

September 18, 2025

Fairbanks superintendent pleased with report card results

By Jack Christian

Fairbanks announced its yearly state report card and the state released ratings for each school district for the previous year.

The state has a 1 to 5 star rating for each school, with Fairbanks scoring a 4.5 star rating.

Superintendent Janel Chapman expressed her pleasure with the year the staff and ...

Local News, News

Buzzards and balloons

By Chad Williamson

September 18, 2025

Warm weather months in Union County promise two things when local residents look upward - buzzards and balloons. In reality the birds, shown above on a cell tower off West Third Street, are turkey vul...

City probes electric bike, scooter rules

Local News, News

Marysville is in the early stages of trying to regulate usage of electronic bicycle and scooters in the city. Above, three electric scooters are parked outside of the YMCA recently. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

City probes electric bike, scooter rules

By Michael Williamson

September 17, 2025

The Marysville Parks and Recreation Commission is starting early discussions to get electronic bike or e-bike regulations on the books. Following some concerns from residents, officials are looking in...

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Fairbanks homecoming set

By From JT Staff Reports

September 17, 2025

Fairbanks High School will play its Homecoming football game Friday evening against Southeastern. Members of the Homecoming court are from left, front row, freshman Audrey Clark, junior Miley Counts, ...

Local News, News

Buzzards and balloons

By Chad Williamson

September 18, 2025

Lady Monarch spikers win first conference match in two years

Sports

Aaliyah West (15) of Marysville blasts the ball past a couple of Thomas Worthington defenders. The Lady Monarchs won a marathon, five-set match for their first Ohio Capital Conference victory in two years. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarch spikers win first conference match in two years

By Tim Miller

September 18, 2025

Marysville High School’s varsity volleyball team went into Tuesday’s match against Thomas Worthington waiting two years for an Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division victory. A couple more hours we...

Sports

Behrens, Miller tied for lead of Pigskin Pickers race

September 18, 2025

There is a stalemate at the top of the Pigskin Pickers. Publisher Kevin Behrens posted a 9-1 record last week. Sports editor Tim Miller went 7-3. Both are deadlocked at the top of the race with 23-10 ...

Marysville school board plans talks on artificial turf for varsity baseball/softball diamonds during meeting

Sports

This is an aerial view of the Marysville High School baseball/softball complex. Pending approval by the district’s board of education during this evening’s meeting, artificial turf will be installed on both the varsity baseball/softball diamonds, reportedly in time for use during the 2026 spring season. (File photo)

Marysville school board plans talks on artificial turf for varsity baseball/softball diamonds during meeting

By Tim Miller

September 18, 2025

The Marysville Exempted Village School Board of Education could make a decision this evening that would give a big face lift to the school’s varsity baseball and softball diamonds. The board will deci...

Sports

North Union runners finish second at Ridgedale meet

By Bob Putman

September 18, 2025

The North Union boys cross country team finished second at the Ridgedale Invitational. Leading the Wildcats was Ben Bonnell, who finished third overall in the time of 17 minutes, 15 seconds. He was fo...

Sports

JA VB squad sweeps Tecumseh

By Tim Miller

September 18, 2025

The Jonathan Alder varsity volleyball team made quick work of the visiting Arrows from Tecumseh. The scores were 25-8, 25-9, 25-9. The Pioneers moved to 11-1 overall and 5-0 in league play. Ali Hayes ...