JA will seek public input on future of bond issue
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May 17, 2025

JA will seek public input on future of bond issue

By Michael Williamson 

Jonathan Alder officials are considering a public discussion following the district’s recent bond defeat.

At the Tuesday board of education meeting, school officials discussed dates for a public forum in the near future as the district looks to regroup. The board said they wanted to hear from voter...

Work on Triad administration building progressing
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Work on Triad administration building progressing
By Tabitha Gaier 
July 13, 2026
Construction continues on Triad Local Schools’ new $2.8 million administration building along Brush Lake Road. District officials hope the facility, which will house the administrative offices, will b...
One dead in Sunday evening crash
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One dead in Sunday evening crash
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 13, 2026
A driver was killed late Sunday night in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 31 and Mill Road. According to the Marysville Police Division, officers were dispatched to the intersection at...
McCartney speaks on civil discourse
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McCartney speaks on civil discourse
By Michael Williamson 
July 11, 2026
Bill McCartney delivers a lecture on civic discourse held in Plain City Wednesday evening. McCartney, who also serves on the Jonathan Alder Board of Education, was not speaking in his capacity as a bo...
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Work on Triad administration building progressing
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Work on Triad administration building progressing
By Tabitha Gaier 
July 13, 2026
Construction continues on Triad Local Schools’ new $2.8 million administration building along Brush Lake Road. District officials hope the facility, which will house the administrative offices, will b...
Marysville, Panther gridders work on passing games during 7-on-7 scrimmage
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Receivers are always in focus when high school football teams compete in a 7-on-7 passing scrimmage. FHS’ Leo Winner attempts to get past a Monarch defender. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
Marysville, Panther gridders work on passing games during 7-on-7 scrimmage
By Tim Miller 
July 13, 2026
After a few days in summer camp, football players from Marysville and Fairbanks high schools were ready to face someone other than their own. The neighboring schools competed against each other Thursd...
One dead in Sunday evening crash
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One dead in Sunday evening crash
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 13, 2026
A driver was killed late Sunday night in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 31 and Mill Road. According to the Marysville Police Division, officers were dispatched to the intersection at...
McCartney speaks on civil discourse
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McCartney speaks on civil discourse
By Michael Williamson 
July 11, 2026
Bill McCartney delivers a lecture on civic discourse held in Plain City Wednesday evening. McCartney, who also serves on the Jonathan Alder Board of Education, was not speaking in his capacity as a bo...
Charles Price expected to be released
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"Is he rehabilitated? Probably not. But is he a threat? Probably not." - Bret Vinocur of Block Parole
Charles Price expected to be released
By Kyle Meddles 
July 11, 2026
Advocates for keeping Charles Price in prison believe it’s all but confirmed that he will get parole after spending nearly four decades in prison on murder charges. Price, who was convicted in 1989 fo...
The “perfect storm” of Patti Adkins
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The “perfect storm” of Patti Adkins
Investigators reflect on elements of disappearance that keep it in the public consciousness 25 years later
By Michael Williamson 
July 11, 2026
Ask almost anyone in Union County about Patti Adkins and they’ll recognize the name instantly. But if you asked those same people about Edward Howard or Joanne Hebert, many longtime residents draw a b...