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...

Pioneer story takes the stage
Education, News, Plain City News
Residents will have two opportunities to see Path of the Pioneer, the one-man show about Jonathan Alder, this week on Sept. 11 and 12. Shown above is actor Verne Hendrick, left, who plays Alder, Daniel Rodriguez Hijo, center, the playwright/director and stage manager Ally Yeom during rehearsals for the show this summer. (Photo submitted)
Pioneer story takes the stage
JAHS grad brings Jonathan Alder's story to life
By Michael Williamson 
September 9, 2026
For many current and former Pioneers, the figure of Jonathan Alder may be a mysterious face on a school poster or the mascot for the district in an old photograph. To others he might simply be a names...
Easing back-to-school anxiety
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
Students and families gather near a school bus during Marysville Schools' First Time Rider event earlier this month at IMPACT Stadium. The event gives children who are new to bus transportation a chance to take a short ride, learn about bus safety and meet their driver before the first day of school. (Photo submitted)
Easing back-to-school anxiety
A variety of activities help calm the first-day jitters at Marysville
By Chad Williamson 
August 25, 2026
For students, the first day of school can mean a new building, a new bus, a locker combination that won’t cooperate or simply a hallway filled with unfamiliar faces. Marysville school officials are tr...
Spending outpaces revenue for Triad
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...
Other news
State funds workforce housing around Ohio
News
State funds workforce housing around Ohio
Franklin County project gets $1M
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 14, 2026
A Franklin County project will receive $1 million from the state to convert an existing office building into a mixed-use development as part of a statewide effort to create more workforce housing near...
Athens man charged after 13-mile pursuit
Court News, Local News, News
Athens man charged after 13-mile pursuit
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
September 14, 2026
A man from Athens has been charged after allegedly swallowing narcotics and leading police on a 13-mile chase. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Matthew David Diamond, 41, of Athens, and charge...
Jon Alder spikers remain unbeaten
Sports
Audrey Lange (20) of Jonathan Alder prepares to blast the ball over the net against Marysville earlier this season. Also pictured for the Lady Pioneers are Kylie Trout (16), Charlotte Kuhns (12) and Tiffanie Abrahams (21). The Lady Pioneers remained unbeaten after topping Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jon Alder spikers remain unbeaten
By Tim Miller 
September 14, 2026
Another varsity volleyball team fell victim to the unbeaten Lady Pioneers of Jonathan Alder. JA improved to 10-0 overall and 4-0 in the Central Buckeye Conference with a three-set sweep over Urbana. A...
FHS athletes race in Michigan
Sports
FHS athletes race in Michigan
By Tim Miller 
September 14, 2026
Fairbanks’ girls and boys cross country teams competed in the Spartan Invitational in Michigan over the weekend. The Lady Panthers placed fourth as a team. Individual results were as follows: -Seventh...
B. Logan runners compete in meet
Sports
B. Logan runners compete in meet
By Tim Miller 
September 14, 2026
The Benjamin Logan boys cross country team competed during the recent Logan County meet. Leading the Raiders in the two-mile race was Greyson Butler, who finished seventh overall in 11:40. Other Raide...
Benjamin Logan grid teams split
Sports
Benjamin Logan grid teams split
By Tim Miller 
September 14, 2026
The eighth-grade gridiron squad from Benjamin Logan improved to 3-0 with a 16-8 win over the Urbana Hillclimbers. The Raiders’ offense was led by Carter Crumm. He carried the ball 17 yards and picked ...