Airport budget set at $207K for 2026
Local News, News
January 15, 2026
The Union County Airport began its first 2026 board meeting on Tuesday approving the budget for the new year. As part of the budget conversations, the board discussed the final steps to completely paying off the construction of the new 15-unit t-hangars. An official at the meeting said there are only four hangar bays left to complete, with much of the work expected to be finished next month. (Photo submitted)

Airport budget set at $207K for 2026

By Kyle Meddles 

The Union County Airport Authority officially approved its budget for 2026, including a full rundown on the status of payments for the new 15-unit t-hangars.

At the regular meeting of the airport on Tuesday, board president Steve Koenig said that the operating budget for 2026 will be $207,060 not inc...

Upgrades focus on space behind former law office
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
The gathering space site plan for the former Eufinger Law Office on Court Street includes a covered pavilion, shown above in the center-left with the brick pattern, a trellis at the bottom right and various plant and landscape fixtures. The general location of the existing house is represented by the red box at the top. Marysville officials discussed the plan at Monday night’s city council meeting as they anticipate work to pick up in the next month. (Graphic submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
January 14, 2026
Marysville residents will start to see some more landscape work on the grounds behind the former Eufinger house on Court Street within the next month. Though some work has already started on the prope...
Fairbanks may not open softball season on new field
Education, Local News, News
By Jack Christian 
January 14, 2026
As Fairbanks continues to move forward with its master facilities update plan, the district’s long awaited new softball field is beginning to take shape, marking a major step toward bringing the Lady ...
Consultant will aid city manager search
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
January 14, 2026
When Marysville City Manager Terry Emery told city staff members he would be stepping down later this year, they got to work immediately on what the plan of succession would look like. Tara Maine, the...
Bradley rolls past MHS cagers
Sports
Levi Crouso (2) of Marysville goes up for a shot against Hilliard Bradley. The Monarchs dropped a 61-37 verdict. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
January 15, 2026
Hilliard Bradley put on a three-point shooting clinic Tuesday evening during a 61-37 triumph over Marysville’s boys basketball squad. The Jaguars tickled the twine for eight shots from beyond the thre...
Lady Pioneer grapplers fall to Marion Harding
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Bella Lopez (left) tries to break down Marion Harding’s Kennley Cruz during a match at 105 pounds. The senior Lady Pioneer claimed a Senior Night victory with a first-period pin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
January 15, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls wrestling team honored its seniors on Tuesday. The Lady Pioneers gave tribute to seniors Victoria Bobrova, Tristen Gregory, Bella Lopez and Samantha Waugh ahead of the team’s du...
MHS swimmers win multi-team meets
Sports
Connor Forgette (left) and Sadie Dove (right) are shown in swimming competitions. Both MHS swimmers helped their respective squads win recent multi-team meets. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Tim Miller 
January 15, 2026
The high school swimmers from Marysville had no problem capturing girls and boys competition during Monday’s Team CHAMP meet. The Lady Monarchs tallied 111 points, followed by Urbana-18, Graham-15, We...
Lady Monarchs, FHS boys notch hoop wins
Sports
In the photo to the left, Marysville’s Jenna Hackworth goes up for a shot. Fairbanks’ Ty Schroeder (right) drives toward the basket. Hackworth and Schroeder helped their respective teams to victories on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
January 15, 2026
Jenna Hackworth tallied 18 points on Tuesday, leading Marysville’s girls hoopsters to a 48-34 victory at Hilliard Bradley. Ainsley Rogan and Val Brito both tallied nine points. Kadi Strahm scored eigh...
MHS girls win wrestling match
Sports
By Tim Miller 
January 15, 2026
Marysville’s girls wrestling team recently beat Massillon Perry 72-12. Match results were as follows: -100: Avery Riley (M) pinned Anna Brasiel (P), 4:01; -105: Mia Forberg (P) put Teagan McKinney (M)...
Benjamin Logan Raiders fall to Tecumseh
Sports
By Tim Miller 
January 15, 2026
Benjamin Logan’s boys basketball team dropped a 66-56 verdict to Tecumseh on Tuesday. Peyton Vermillion led the Raiders with 16 points. He was joined in double figures by Christian Rogan with 15 and C...