Fairbanks Elementary back on track after failed boiler repaired
Education, News
September 23, 2026

Fairbanks Elementary back on track after failed boiler repaired

Officials say delayed start shouldn't impact make-up days

By Michael Williamson 

Things are running smoothly at Fairbanks Elementary School again after the building’s failed boiler system was repaired and students were able to return to the classroom.

Superintendent Janel Chapman updated the board of education on Monday, letting the members know that the days are mostly back to...

Sources: Honda eyeing Union County for new $2.5B plant
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Sources: Honda eyeing Union County for new $2.5B plant
Automaker mum on plans, location
By Michael Williamson 
September 24, 2026
Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version. Honda officials said there has been no decision yet on whether or not a new $2.5-billion facility is coming to the area, but sources...
Ben Logan Homecoming court named
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Ben Logan Homecoming court named
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2026
Benjamin Logan High School will crown its 2026-27 Homecoming king and queen Friday during the Raiders’ football game against Graham. Members of the Homecoming Court are, front row, left to right, Hayd...
JA Homecoming court identified
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JA Homecoming court identified
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2026
The Jonathan High School 2026 fall Homecoming court is set and the district will crown its king and queen at this Friday’s football game. Members of the Homecoming court are from left, junior Lillian ...
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MHS girls top TW in soccer battle
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MHS girls top TW in soccer battle
By Tim Miller 
September 24, 2026
Marysville’s girls soccer squad defeated Thomas Worthington 1-0. Jade Kover tallied the Lady Monarchs’ goal. Marysville elevated its record to 5-5-2 with the victory. The Monarch boys slipped to 2-8-0...
JA volleyball team bounces back from loss; tops Graham
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JA volleyball team bounces back from loss; tops Graham
By Tim Miller 
September 24, 2026
It didn’t take Jonathan Alder’s volleyball squad very long to get back on the winning track. Just a day after losing their first match of the season to Columbus Bishop Watterson, the Lady Pioneers rol...
FHS spikers hold off Southeastern during third set; record sweep
Sports
Fairbanks’ Lexie Grant (7) sets up a kill by Liviann Maine (4) during the match against Southeastern. Also pictured for FHS is Sophie Bostwick (2). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS spikers hold off Southeastern during third set; record sweep
By Tim Miller 
September 24, 2026
The first two sets were a breeze, but the third was a bit trickier when Fairbanks’ volleyball team swept Southeastern. The Lady Panthers (10-2 overall and 8-0 in the North Division of the Ohio Heritag...
Williamson holds one-game lead in Pigskin Pickers
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Williamson holds one-game lead in Pigskin Pickers
By Tim Miller 
September 24, 2026
Managing editor Chad Williamson broke last week’s stalemate with sports editor Tim Miller in the Pigskin Pickers. Williamson finished the week with a 7-4 record and now stands at 33-11 for the season....
Area gridders listed in first computer ratings for 2026 season
Sports
Area gridders listed in first computer ratings for 2026 season
By Tim Miller 
September 24, 2026
The Ohio High School Athletic Association has released its first computer football ratings for the 2026 season. The OHSAA uses the computer rankings to determine which teams will compete in the post-s...
Sources: Honda eyeing Union County for new $2.5B plant
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Sources: Honda eyeing Union County for new $2.5B plant
Automaker mum on plans, location
By Michael Williamson 
September 24, 2026
Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version. Honda officials said there has been no decision yet on whether or not a new $2.5-billion facility is coming to the area, but sources...