Education

September 24, 2021

Panther Pause…Fairbanks High School

By From JT Staff Reports

District adopts new mission statement
Pride, passion and preparing are focus
By Callie Kitchen
As Fairbanks begins the new year with students fully participating in in-person learning, the district is pleased to implement their new mission statement: Pride in our Past; Passion in the Present; Preparing...

Education, News

Triad board learns depth of house bill impacts on budget

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...

Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...

“Rules of the game have been changed”

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...

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Walk-out doesn’t happen

By Michael Williamson

February 20, 2026

There was an increased law enforcement presence but no student walk-out at Jonathan Alder High School Friday afternoon. District officials released a statement Thursday reminding students that demonst...

Union County Special Olympics basketball team wins state title

Local News, News, Sports

Members of the state champion Union County Cougars basketball team are, from left to right, in the front row, Austin Cunningham, Chase Gibson, Cayden Larriuz, Andrew Wright, Landon Hoover and Quinton Bodine; and in the back row, coach Zach Noland, DJ Litzke, Corey Ford, Ivan Green, manager James Oakley, Leo Wright and coach Eric Bodine. (Photo submitted)

Union County Special Olympics basketball team wins state title

Cougar swimmers earn medals

By From JT Staff Reports

February 25, 2026

Union County’s Special Olympics athletes delivered a memorable performance at the State Indoor Winter Games held at The Ohio State University. The efforts against teams from across Ohio were highlight...

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Ben McCain (10) looks to set up the offense during Wednesday’s game against Fairfield Union. Also pictured for the Pioneers is Danny Bentley (11). (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

Pioneer cagers down Fairfield Union

By Jack Christian

February 25, 2026

Jonathan Alder (16-5 overall, 8-1 Central Buckeye Conference) came away with a 63-49 win Wednesday over Fairfield Union (13-6) in a physical, hard-fought contest. The opening quarter was a back-and-fo...

Second half action leads NU Lady Cats to victory over Mechanicsburg

Sports

Kailin McElroy eyes the basket during a game from earlier in the 2025-2026 season. McElroy tallied nine points during NU’s victory at Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Second half action leads NU Lady Cats to victory over Mechanicsburg

By Bob Putman

February 25, 2026

North Union put together a dominant second half Wednesday and earned a 65-48 victory at Mechanicsburg. Battling foul trouble all through the first half, the Lady Cats were not able to get into a good ...

Sports

Jolie Porter of Fairbanks drives to the basket in this file photo. Porter scored a team-high 15 points during the Lady Panthers’ victory at Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks girls roll past Northeastern

By Tim Miller

February 25, 2026

The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks wrapped up their 2025-2026 basketball regular season with a weather-related makeup game at Northeastern. FHS, which rolled to a 46-17 victory, improved to 17-5 overall a...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

Vision plan passed; price tag questioned

Cost will be more than $400,000

By Michael Williamson

February 25, 2026

After nearly a year of work, Marysville officially adopted its community-wide vision plan. Marysville City Council voted Monday night to adopt its vision plan after working with consultants Carmine Ru...

News

Richwood Council selects Kincaid to be next administrator

By Kyle Meddles

February 25, 2026

Richwood council unanimously approved the promotion of Eric Kincaid to be the next village administrator effective April 1, 2026 and with the change comes some raises for village staff. Kincaid – who ...