Renovating but ready
Education, News
August 14, 2025
The back hallway at Fairbanks High School as it was over the summer break. Students returning to the building next week for the start of the 2025-26 school year will see the finished product of the months-long renovation around campus. (Photo submitted)

Renovating but ready

Fairbanks plans for start of school despite ongoing work

By Jack Christian 

After a summer full of renovations, Fairbanks is now in full swing, preparing for Aug. 20 — the first day of school.

While there are no open houses scheduled for middle and high school students before the year begins, first-year Superintendent Janel Chapman assured that an open house will take plac...

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News
By From JT Staff Reports 
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Marysville city manager leaving
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Marysville City Manager Terry Emery announced he is leaving the city later this year. Above, Emery is shown addressing community members during the 2025 State of the City event last year. (photo submitted)
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Local News, Marysville City Council, News
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News
By From JT Staff Reports 
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A two-vehicle crash over the weekend sent both drivers and a young passenger to the hospital. On Jan. 9, at approximately 1:49 p.m., troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol's Marysville Post were ...
Marysville city manager leaving
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Marysville City Manager Terry Emery announced he is leaving the city later this year. Above, Emery is shown addressing community members during the 2025 State of the City event last year. (photo submitted)
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Sports
Fairbanks’ Cody Gallmeyer (10) splits Triad’s Makye Gaston (2) and Caleb Jordan (3) on defense during the first half of action. The sophomore guard accounted for 13 points in the team’s win over the Cardinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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Sports
By Bob Putman 
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Sports
By Bob Putman 
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Sports
By Tim Miller 
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