Columns/Editorials
October 16, 2020

an editorial – Bias may have opposite effect

By From JT Staff Reports

Facebook and Twitter recently suppressed the New York Post story about Joe Biden.
The story was about Hunter Biden getting paid for access to his dad, while Joe was Vice-President.
Whether the story is an October surprise and has any impact on the election is yet to be seen because it’s not new news...

Pigskin Pickers hold steady with last week’s selections
Columns/Editorials
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 8, 2026
There was basically no movement during last week’s Pigskin Pickers. Managing editor Chad Williamson,  sports editor Tim Miller and publisher Kevin Behrens all posted 6-4 records. Williamson leads for ...
Williamson, Miller still 1-2 in Pigskin Pickers race
Columns/Editorials
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...
Kenton Ridge spoils JA’s football Senior Night
Sports
JA’s Mitch McGrath (12) stops a Kenton Ridge ball carrier. The Pioneers fell to the Cougars, 35-7. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
By Josh Kaeser 
October 17, 2026
Jonathan Alder got off to a promising start on Senior Night Friday, but Kenton Ridge responded with 35 unanswered points to hand the Pioneers a 35-7 loss. Alder (6-3) took an early lead after intercep...
NU gridders club Shawnee
Sports
North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) picks up yardage against Springfield Shawnee. The Wildcats upped their record to 7-2 with a victory. (Photo submitted)
By Bob Putman 
October 17, 2026
The opening few minutes were not quite what North Union wanted to have, giving up a long touchdown run on the first possession of the game. However, once the Wildcats got rolling they were not going t...
Olentangy Berlin sophomore flashes speed during triumph over Marysville Monarchs
Sports
Marysville’s Carter Bohanan (54) brings down an Olentangy Berlin ball carrier. Also pictured for the Monarchs is Rivers Hodges (17). MHS fell to the Bears, 28-6. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Chad Williamson 
October 17, 2026
Sometimes you really should pay attention to the scouting report. On a night when Marysville’s defense did just about everything it could to keep the Monarchs in the game against Olentangy Berlin, the...
Fairbanks Panthers topple Triad for second consecutive victory
Sports
Brennan Peffer (34) of Fairbanks follows the block of Noah Mullet (55) to pick up yardage against Triad. Pictured at the left for the Cardinals is Liam Herron (52). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
October 17, 2026
The 2026 football season hasn’t gone the best – at least as far as wins and losses – for the team from Fairbanks High School. That still hasn’t, however, stopped the Panthers from showing up every day...
North Union gridders remain in mix for conference title
Sports
By Bob Putman 
October 16, 2026
With just two weeks left in the regular season, the North Union football team is right in the mix for a Central Buckeye Conference title and one of the 12 spots (Region 18) in the Division V playoffs....
Soccer tournament pairings set for high school teams
Sports
By Bob Putman 
October 16, 2026
The Fairbanks boys soccer team earned the top seed for the Central District Division V tournament. The Panthers (14-2) will host 15th-seeded Delaware Christian (1-12) at noon on Saturday, Oct. 24. In ...