Panther Pause: NHS News

By Jacob Runnels

By Shannon Conroy

The Fairbanks National Honor Society (NHS) had its first meeting with the newly inducted members this month.
They were informed of the NHS rules and other important information, such as mandatory meetings, service requirements and the various club committees.
They were also reminded, ...

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Students prepare for winter musical

By Chad Williamson

January 30, 2026

Creekview Intermediate School students are preparing to perform Moana Jr. this weekend. Performances will be held at the Marysville High School auditorium Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2...

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Monarch royalty crowned

By Tim Miller

January 28, 2026

Marysville High School and the Early College High School crowned their queens and kings for the Winter Homecoming Friday evening. Pictured from left are Luis Zapata Santamaria (king) and Saria Lane (q...

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Fairbanks, NU SRO fees won’t go up this year

By Michael Williamson

January 28, 2026

A couple of school resource officer (SRO) contracts up for discussion last year will not change in the near term. The Union County Commissioners passed a series of measures recently that approved the ...

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Sheriff’s office announces winners of yearly awards

By From JT Staff Reports

February 3, 2026

The Sheriff’s Office held their annual awards banquet at the Automotive & Mobility Innovation Center to recognize the accomplishments of their employees and others for the calendar year of 2025. The a...

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Mental health service provider leaving

Maryhaven to close Mills Center facility in May

By Michael Williamson

February 3, 2026

Maryhaven at the Mills Center will be leaving Union County later this year. Adam Negley, director of the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County, said the addiction and recovery services prov...

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UC prepares for reduction in SNAP, other programs

By Michael Williamson

February 3, 2026

Changes coming from the federal and state levels that Union County officials warned about in November are set to hit locally later this year. The county commissioners approved the annual funding allot...

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Annexation of old Ranco property delayed

By Michael Williamson

February 3, 2026

The approval process for the former Ranco property just outside of Plain City has been held up slightly as property owners work through surveying issues. The Union County Commissioners recently moved ...

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Incident brings aggravated burglary charge

By Kyle Meddles

February 2, 2026

The Marysville Police Department responded to and arrested a homeless man in a burglary case on Friday. According to police reports, Jackie W. Shoopman Jr., 54, who is listed as homeless in Marysville...

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Two-vehicle crash at Fourth and Main

By From JT Staff Reports

February 2, 2026

Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash at the corner of Main Street and Fourth Street in Uptown Marysville just before 4 p.m., Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)