Local football squads have playoff berths locked up heading into regular season finales

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October 24, 2024

Members of Fairbanks’ defensive unit bring down West Jefferson’s Nick Fitzpatrick (12). Among the Panthers pictured are Noah Rhea (52), Raiden Humble (3), Benny Powell (4) and Tommy Delllinger (21). FHS is ranked No. 8 in this week’s Division VI, Region 23 computer ratings. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Local football squads have playoff berths locked up heading into regular season finales

By Bob Putman

A total of two local high school football teams have clinched state playoff berths.

There is another that should advance to the post-season, but is not 100% guaranteed.

Another is hanging by a thread, while another will pack up all its gear after Friday evening’s regular season finale.

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City council votes down ban on pot dispensaries

By Mac Cordell

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In a 3-4 vote, Marysville City Council Monday rejected legislation that would have banned recreational marijuana retailers in the city. Council members Henk Berbee, Zack Bordner and Scott Hunter voted...

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Richwood pickleball project hits a snag

By Kyle Meddles

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Richwood officials are rescinding their motion to accept a prospective bidder for the pickleball courts at the park due to an anomaly in the bid tabulation form. At the regular meeting of village coun...

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Flag football challenge held

By Chad Williamson

October 29, 2024

The Union County Cougars Special Olympics team took on squads from the Marysville Fire Department, Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Marysville Police Department Sunday at the Buns...

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A fine place for candy

By Mac Cordell

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Panther boys soccer squad drops OT heart-breaker to Grandview during Division V district title competition

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A Grandview player falls to the turf as Fairbanks keeper Nate Russell (right) comes up with a save. Also pictured to the left for FHS is Spencer Beekman. The Panthers dropped a 2-1 overtime verdict to the Bobcats in the Division V district championship match Saturday evening at Westerville North High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panther boys soccer squad drops OT heart-breaker to Grandview during Division V district title competition

By Tim Miller

October 29, 2024

The 2024 season could not have come to a more heart-breaking end than it did Saturday evening for Fairbanks’ boys soccer squad. The No. 2-seeded Panthers went up against a familiar foe in No. 1 Grandv...

Marysville’s Foust, Gross qualify for spots in state cross country

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Marysville’s Bailey Gross, left, and Maggie Foust have qualified for the Division I girls state cross country meet that will be held Saturday at Fortress Obetz in Columbus. (Photo submitted)

Marysville’s Foust, Gross qualify for spots in state cross country

By Tim Miller

October 29, 2024

A pair of Marysville girls have advanced to the highest level of high school cross country in the state. Seniors Maggie Foust and Bailey Gross placed 10th and 16th respectively on Saturday during the ...