Hockey puck cookies, the best chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, almond joy cookies

By Melanie Behrens

We are still baking cookies for Christmas, so try these.

Hockey puck cookies
12-1/2 C all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
2 sticks butter
1 C packed light brown sugar
3/4 C sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1-1/2 tsp. corn syrup
2 eggs
2 C dark chocolate chips
1 C walnuts chopped
Preheat oven to 375 de...

Education, News

Fairbanks raises state report card score

By Mike Williamson

September 18, 2024

State report cards are out and this year shows a higher score for Fairbanks than last year. Superintendent Adham Schirg told the board of education Monday night that the district received a full five ...

U.S. 42/Currier Road project takes shape

News, Plain City

The Jerome Township Trustees approved a zoning amendment Tuesday that opens up a 33-acre piece of land south of U.S. 42 for 10 new single-family lots called Currier Ridge. Where and how the lots will be situated is outlined in white on the map above, shown between Currier Road and the CSX rail-line and near Sugar Run. (Graphic submitted)

U.S. 42/Currier Road project takes shape

By Mike Williamson

September 18, 2024

A rezoning measure in Jerome Township will pave the way for some additional housing units south of U.S. 42 and a portion of Sugar Run. Township trustees voted 2-0 to rezone 33 acres of land on the wes...

News, Plain City

P.C. hopes better permit reviews can trim code issues

By Mike Williamson

September 18, 2024

As Plain City’s demand for permit reviews increases, regular code enforcement may decrease. Colin Powers, the village’s zoning specialist, told council during the board’s September work session this m...

NU spikers capture five-set marathon at Reynoldsburg

Sports

North Union’s Lexi Wills (8) delivers a hit toward Reynoldsburg’s defense during the second set. The junior Lady Cat recorded 13 kills against the Lady Raiders. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU spikers capture five-set marathon at Reynoldsburg

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 18, 2024

North Union’s volleyball squad came out on the positive side of a five-set battle at Reynoldsburg. The Lady Cats previously came up short against Benjamin Logan last Thursday in a four-set ordeal. The...

Sports

Jonathan Alder girls kick way past Ben Logan; North Union drops match

By Bob Putman

September 18, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer squad continued its hot streak with a 7-0 triumph at Benjamin Logan. The Lady Pioneers evened their overall record at 4-4-0 and their Central Buckeye Conference mark at 3...

High school gridders earn player of the week honors

Sports

The Journal-Tribune has named its football players of the week. They are from left, Ethan Clarridge, Marysville; Ryker Green, Fairbaks; Colton Thomas, Triad; Tyler Krebehenne, North Union, and Grant Horne, Jonathan Alder. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

High school gridders earn player of the week honors

By Tim Miller

September 18, 2024

When the Journal-Tribune sets out to name its football players of the week, it’s generally the big ball carriers, pass catchers or quarterbacks – in other words, the so-called “skill” position players...