Columns/Editorials
September 23, 2026

Feed your head: ‘Squatch out – Bigfoot sighting has me vexed

By Kyle Meddles 

Is anyone else still thinking about that Bigfoot sighting in Marysville a month ago?

As a self-proclaimed cryptozoologist (a person who studies cryptids), I most certainly am.

It’s no secret that I have a fascination with cryptids. I wear it proudly; no, literally, I own both Bigfoot and Loch Ness M...

Williamson, Miller still 1-2 in Pigskin Pickers race
Columns/Editorials
Williamson, Miller still 1-2 in Pigskin Pickers race
By Tim Miller 
October 1, 2026
Managing editor Chad Williamson still clings to a one-game lead over sports editor Tim Miller in the Pigskin Pickers. It was a big week for picking as there were several games that featured Associated...
Timeout with Tim: Frank Spurlock, Fairbanks’ pioneering head football coach, remembered during Panther Homecoming game
Columns/Editorials
The new scoreboard at Fairbanks High School’s Kyre Field ran a tribute to the late Frank Spurlock, who was the first-ever head football coach for the Panthers. Spurlock’s widow Karen and his daughters Polly and Dolly served as the honorary captains prior to FHS’ Homecoming game on Friday against West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Timeout with Tim: Frank Spurlock, Fairbanks’ pioneering head football coach, remembered during Panther Homecoming game
By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
It was a time of fond memories with a bit of sadness at Fairbanks High School Friday evening. The Panthers hosted West Liberty-Salem for their annual Homecoming game. During the pregame coin toss, the...
Williamson holds one-game lead in Pigskin Pickers
Columns/Editorials
Williamson holds one-game lead in Pigskin Pickers
By Tim Miller 
September 24, 2026
Managing editor Chad Williamson broke last week’s stalemate with sports editor Tim Miller in the Pigskin Pickers. Williamson finished the week with a 7-4 record and now stands at 33-11 for the season....
Other news
Harvest Ridge development planned
Local News, News
Above is a rendering of the entire proposed Harvest Ridge development. (Graphic submitted)
Harvest Ridge development planned
By Michael Williamson 
October 3, 2026
Mill Valley may get a whole new set of neighbors in the future. Marysville Planning Commission is set to hear a sketch plan next week for the newly proposed Harvest Ridge development on Route 31 and A...
County won’t lose in gas tax pause
Local News, News
County won’t lose in gas tax pause
By Michael Williamson 
October 3, 2026
Any impact from the state’s upcoming gas tax holiday will be reimbursed back to local funds. Union County Administrator Bill Narducci said the measure shouldn’t negatively impact local dollars, even i...
Farm Bureau offers legal help for county projects
Local News, News
Farm Bureau offers legal help for county projects
By Michael Williamson 
October 3, 2026
Local officials and residents not only have a say as more large-scale energy projects come to Union County, but they also can get legal help. That was the message to the county commissioners and conce...
Monarchs’ grid skid continues with loss to Olentangy Braves
Sports
Gage Henry (13) of Marysville gets yanked by his face mask on this play. The officials did not call a penalty against Olentangy on the play. The Monarchs fell 31-8. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarchs’ grid skid continues with loss to Olentangy Braves
By Chad Williamson 
October 3, 2026
Coming off last Friday’s loss to Dublin Jerome in which miscues snowballed to a blowout, Marysville needed to build confidence early against Olentangy on Friday. Marysville head coach Mike Young and h...
Panthers suffer setback to Mechanicsburg
Sports
Carson Shope (2) of Fairbanks picks up yardage behind the blocking of Drystan Conley (56), Caleb Hoffman (75) and Collin Bailey (4) against Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Panthers suffer setback to Mechanicsburg
By Tim Miller 
October 3, 2026
Fairbanks head football coach David Carroll has long said games are won by the teams that display toughness and physical play. Carroll felt his team had shown those characteristics over the past few w...
Pioneers suffer first loss of season at Urbana
Sports
Jonathan Alder quarterback Drew Hughes (5) picks up big yardage against Urbana. Also pictured for JA is Ben McCain. The Pioneers lost for the first time this season at Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
Pioneers suffer first loss of season at Urbana
By Josh Kaeser 
October 3, 2026
Jonathan Alder erased a 14-point halftime deficit and appeared to complete the comeback in the final minute Friday night, only for Urbana to answer with three seconds remaining and hand the Pioneers a...