Jack Benny Long

By From JT Staff Reports

Jack Benny Long, 68, of Plain City died unexpectedly at his home Friday, March 26, 2021 as the result of a pulmonary embolism.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Cindy Kay (Jester) Long and his son, Chad David Long, both of Plain City.
He was a 1972 graduate of Jonathan Alder ...

Education, News

Marysville names top scholars for class of 2025

By From JT Staff Reports

May 14, 2025

As Marysville prepares for Saturday’s graduation ceremony, the school district recently released information on its top scholars for the class of 2025. Valedictorians Marysville High School Christine ...

Sports

North Union’s Miles Marlette (4) connects on an opposing pitch during a regular season game against Jonathan Alder. The Wildcat recorded an RBI and two hits in the team’s recent loss to Bellefontaine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU Wildcats drop contest to Chieftains

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 14, 2025

North Union’s baseball team suffered a recent 5-1 loss at Bellefontaine. The Wildcats grabbed an early lead in the top of the first inning. With one out on the board, starting Bellefontaine pitcher Sp...

Sports

Monarch position open until May 23

By Tim Miller

May 14, 2025

The process continues in Marysville High School’s search for a new athletic director. The position recently began open when Joey Day stepped down to become the new athletic director at Wooster High Sc...

Fairbanks AD search down to three finalists

Sports

The three finalists for the Fairbanks athletic director position, from left to right, are Grey Huston, Chris Reese and Zach Dennis. (Photos submitted)

Fairbanks AD search down to three finalists

By Tim Miller

May 14, 2025

There is the possibility that Fairbanks High School will have a new athletic director very soon. At least that’s the hope of superintendent Adham Schirg. “We’re hoping we can hire the new athletic dir...

Sports

Marysville to host OCC Cardinal meet

By Tim Miller

May 14, 2025

Marysville’s Macie Barta (right) sprints toward a first-place finish in the girls 100-meter dash, while Tucker Heminger (left) leaps for a fourth-place finish in the high jump during a recent meet. Th...

Jonathan Alder drops first baseball game; Fairbankfs falls at West Liberty

Sports

Liam Rhea of Fairbanks puts the ball in play. Rhea tallied one hit during a loss at West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder drops first baseball game; Fairbankfs falls at West Liberty

By Tim Miller

May 14, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s first baseball loss of the 2025 season came at the hands of Defiance. The Pioneers (19-1) dropped a 3-1 verdict during a game that was played in Lancaster over the weekend. The contes...