News

February 2, 2021

Loitering uptown

By From JT Staff Reports

Local residents who are willing to brave the winter weather might be greeted by this large snowman, near the intersection of Fifth and Main streets. Sheriff Jamie Patton issued a Level 2 Snow Warning early this morning but that didn’t stop some excited folks from getting outside, stacking the snow...

Local News, Marysville School Board, News

Marysville fifth grade class passes 500 students

Is largest class ever; district bucks statewide enrollment trends

By Chad Williamson

August 22, 2026

Marysville Schools is beginning the new school year with more students than it had last year and dozens more could still be on the way. The district continues to see its student population buck a stat...

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Jerome residents question renovations

By Kyle Meddles

August 22, 2026

As Jerome Township moves forward with plans to renovate the township hall, a pair of residents voiced their distaste in the decision to spend up to $2.1 million on the project. “By choosing to spend m...

Education, News

Spending outpaces revenue for Triad

By Kyle Meddles

August 22, 2026

Financial projections indicate that Triad will begin deficit spending in fiscal year 2027 (FY27). At the most recent Triad Board of Education meeting, members approved the financial forecast presented...

MHS pass defense gives up late scores in loss to W. North

Sports

MHS’ Noah Miller (12) gains yardage against Westerville North. The Monarchs lost 31-9. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

MHS pass defense gives up late scores in loss to W. North

By Chad Williamson

August 24, 2026

Trailing by a single point heading into the fourth quarter Friday against Westerville North, the Marysville pass defense unraveled and allowed scoring strikes of 44, 30 and 27 yards. As a result, MHS ...

NU Wildcats put the hammer down in pummeling Pleasant

Sports

North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) picks up yardage against Pleasant. The Wildcats opened the 2026 season with a 49-7 victory over the Spartans. (Photo submitted)

NU Wildcats put the hammer down in pummeling Pleasant

By Bob Putman

August 24, 2026

For the first time since the 2022 season, the North Union football team will not go into the second week of the campaign looking for its first win. In each of the last three seasons, the Wildcats lost...

Sports

Brennan Peffer of Fairbanks picks up yardage on the ground during a 2025 game. Peffer scored a touchdown during FHS’ 45-21 loss at Colonel Crawford on Thursday. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Tim Miller)

FHS gridders drop game

By Bob Putman

August 24, 2026

In a rare night to open their football season, the Fairbanks Panthers traveled on Thursday to Colonel Crawford. The Eagles scored on their first three possessions of the game, including a touchdown on...

Triad overcomes weather to pound Rockets

Sports

Triad quarterback Blayk Thomas (5) hands off to Luke Botkins. Thomas threw a school-record five touchdown passes during a 40-2 win over Ridgedale. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)

Triad overcomes weather to pound Rockets

By Eva Paspalis Case

August 24, 2026

When the Triad Cardinals opened their football season at home against the Ridgedale Rockets, the teams had to play against the weather and each other. Despite two mid-game lightning delays, a torrenti...

Pioneers open 2026 grid campaign by clubbing West Liberty-Salem

Sports

Jonathan Alder quarterback Drew Hughes (5) attempts to pick up yardage on Friday against Wests Liberty-Salem. In his varsity quarterback debut, the sophomore completed 11-of-12 passes for 189 yards and four touchdowns. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Pioneers open 2026 grid campaign by clubbing West Liberty-Salem

By Tim Miller

August 24, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s football team went into the new season with some question marks due to the graduation of several key seniors from a 10-2 team in 2025. One of those questions may have been at the quar...

Sports

Triad gets it done in the opener

By Josh Kaeser

August 24, 2026

Triad’s Caleb Jordan (2) celebrates a touchdown reception during Friday’s 40-2 victory over Ridgedale. The win snapped a streak of five straight season-opening losses by the Cardinals. The last time t...