Education
February 21, 2020

Panther Pause – Fairbanks High School

By From JT Staff Reports


Senior of the Month named
February’s senior of the month is Weston Lorenz. Weston is the son of Tony and Michelle Lorenz of Milford Center. He is a three year varsity letter winner in baseball and a two year letter winner in soccer. He has also been involved in basketball, Foreign Language Club and...

JA parents say students “intimidated”
Education, Local News, News
The photo shown above circulated social media last week showing Jonathan Alder staff members in front of the entrance door at the high school. Frustrated parents said the photo showed district officials blocking the doors so students couldn’t participate in the Feb. 20 walk-out. District officials said it simply depicts staff members at the door, but not blocking them. (Photo submitted)
Walkout not handled like 2018; Officials say students weren't stopped from leaving
By Michael Williamson 
February 28, 2026
After Jonathan Alder High School students didn’t do a walk-out last week, some parents and community members had questions about what exactly happened and why. Rumors circulated that school staff bloc...
Triad board learns depth of house bill impacts on budget
Education, News
By Kyle Meddles 
February 23, 2026
Triad’s board of education approved its financial forecast in a conversation with the treasurer that echoed familiar sentiments concerning state funding. At the regular meeting of the board on Thursda...
“Rules of the game have been changed”
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
Marysville deals with house bill hammering
By Chad Williamson 
February 21, 2026
If the Marysville School District hadn’t passed a levy in May, it’s likely the immediate future of the district would have looked very different. Developments just before and after voters approved a 5...
State of the City focuses on area’s potential
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Ed Mickelson, pictured at right, explains Marysville’s 2026 Vision Plan during the annual State of the City event Monday night. Mickelson and Carmine Russo, center, consulted the city through its planning process last year before officials adopted it during a meeting last month. Also pictured at left is Donald Boerger, city council vice president. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
By Michael Williamson 
March 4, 2026
While this year’s State of the City featured the usual project highlights and accomplishments from the previous year, it also focused on a community in transition and all the work being done to shape ...
Cool World a product of owner’s vision
Local News, News
Paul Cunningham, pictured at left, watches a video monitor as Marysville City Manager Terry Emery, right, records a segment for the 2026 State of the City address in the Journal-Tribune building. Cunningham’s company, Cool World, has been producing videos for the city, including the one presented at Monday night’s annual event, since 2018. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Company a part of state of the city
By Michael Williamson 
March 3, 2026
Marysville held its State of the City Monday and those attending the event got to see a video showcasing the city’s projects in 2025. The company behind that video and many of the city’s video offerin...
Traffic flow a priority for U.S. 33 bridge repairs
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
March 3, 2026
The major repair project for bridges on U.S. 33 is starting soon and this time, crews will maintain two lanes of traffic in both directions during construction. Officials with the Ohio Department of T...
T-hangar ribbon cutting at airport
News
By Kyle Meddles 
March 2, 2026
The Union County Airport marked the opening of its long-awaited 15-unit T-hangars with a ribbon cutting Friday morning. All 15 hangars have already been leased and are anticipated to make $65,000 annu...
Plain City probes gas and electric aggregation
News, Plain City, Plain City News
By Jack Christian 
March 2, 2026
The Plain City Village Council convened Monday evening and held discussions on their electric and gas aggregation program. During the November election, residents voted to authorize the village to pur...
New turf softball field progressing at Fairbanks High School; expected to be ready in April
Sports
The turf is being installed at the new Fairbanks High School softball diamond. The facility is expected to be ready for use by the middle of April for the remainder of the 2026 season. (Photo Submitted)
By by Sarah Vollrath 
March 2, 2026
By Sarah Vollrath With the high school softball season approaching, questions have arisen regarding the progression of the Fairbanks Lady Panthers turf field. Set to be finalized around mid-April, the...