District residents invited to say good-bye to J.A. stadium
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March 28, 2026
Jonathan Alder Junior High School’s football stadium, pictured above, will be demolished as part of the district’s renovations to the campus starting next week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

District residents invited to say good-bye to J.A. stadium

By Michael Williamson 

Jonathan Alder is inviting members of the community to get one last look at the junior high stadium and grand stands before the demolition and revitalization work starts next week.

“As we look ahead to these exciting improvements, we invite our community to stop by this weekend to take in the space...

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Pictured above is a rendering of the planned $2.8 million administration building set to be constructed at Triad. The building will be located in between the high school and middle schools just off of Brush Lake Road. Officials said that they hope to have construction completed by the start of the next school year. (Graphic submitted)
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North Union’s Hazlee Hall assumes her defensive position at third base. The Lady Cats dropped a game to West Jefferson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
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Pictured above is a rendering of the planned $2.8 million administration building set to be constructed at Triad. The building will be located in between the high school and middle schools just off of Brush Lake Road. Officials said that they hope to have construction completed by the start of the next school year. (Graphic submitted)
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