Ben Logan kicker boots second field goal of 50 or more yards for season

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September 30, 2026

Benjamin Logan kicker Brandon Heater booted a 50-yard field goal during a 32-24 overtime loss to Graham last Friday. It was Heater’s second field goal of 50 or more yards during the 2026 season.

Ben Logan kicker boots second field goal of 50 or more yards for season

By Tim Miller

Benjamin Logan place-kicker Brandon Heater booted a game-tying 50-yard field goal with plenty of room to spare on Friday against Graham.

The kick, Heater’s second field goal of 50 or more yards this season, tied the game at 24-24 with 5:21 left in the fourth quarter.

Graham, however, went on to win ...

Panther spikers drop match to Madison Plains

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Lailynn Burns of Fairbanks (13) goes up for a block in this file photo. The Lady Panthers dropped a match to Madison Plains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panther spikers drop match to Madison Plains

By Tim Miller

September 28, 2026

Fairbanks slipped into a tie for first place in the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division volleyball standings. The Lady Panthers dropped a 10-25, 18-25, 20-25 verdict to Madison Plains. FHS is 8-1 ...

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Lady Monarch Sami Haigh returns the ball over the net. Marysville’s girls tennis team scored a 3-2 verdict over Jonathan Alder during a non-conference match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS netters edge JA

By Tim Miller

September 28, 2026

Marysville’s girls tennis team upped its record to 3-10 with a 3-2 verdict over Jonathan Alder. Saee Karpe won the match for the Lady Monarchs with her 6-4, 6-2 triumph over JA’s Madison Reed during t...

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Hat trick leads to victory

By Tim Miller

September 28, 2026

Ty Schroeder tallied a hat trick (three goals) during Fairbanks’ 5-0 boys soccer triumph over Northeastern. The other goals for the Panthers were scored by Josh Arnold and Nolan Baker. Baker also tall...

Timeout with Tim: Frank Spurlock, Fairbanks’ pioneering head football coach, remembered during Panther Homecoming game

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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...

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Cops and Cars show held

By Michael Williamson

September 30, 2026

Plain City residents and visitors attended the village’s inaugural Cops and Cars car show on Main Street Saturday afternoon. More than 100 vehicles signed up to participate in the event, which also fe...

Five Points roundabout slowdown questioned

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Council member challenges pushing project to 2028

Five Points roundabout slowdown questioned

By Michael Williamson

September 30, 2026

Marysville’s city administration may be in favor of the Five Points roundabout delay but that doesn’t mean every city council member is. During the regular city meeting Monday night, council member Ma...

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City eyes three additional firefighters

By Michael Williamson

September 30, 2026

The City of Marysville is looking to hire three additional firefighters. Council members voted Monday night to move a measure forward that would allow for that process to happen. Officials said this a...

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Tressel, OSU star pitch fitness challenge

By Kyle Meddles

September 30, 2026

Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited North Union Elementary School on Tuesday as part of the district’s participation in the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge. During the day, student volunteers participated in ...

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Two more city leaders set to depart

By Michael Williamson

September 29, 2026

A couple of additional department heads are leaving the City of Marysville. Planning and Developer Manager Ashley Gaver and Finance Director Brad Lutz are both vacating their positions within the admi...