Columns/Editorials
September 23, 2026

Feed your head: ‘Squatch out – Bigfoot sighting has me vexed

By Kyle Meddles 

Is anyone else still thinking about that Bigfoot sighting in Marysville a month ago?

As a self-proclaimed cryptozoologist (a person who studies cryptids), I most certainly am.

It’s no secret that I have a fascination with cryptids. I wear it proudly; no, literally, I own both Bigfoot and Loch Ness M...

Williamson holds one-game lead in Pigskin Pickers
Columns/Editorials
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....
Williamson, Miller tied once again at top of Pickers
Columns/Editorials
Williamson, Miller tied once again at top of Pickers
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2026
There is another stalemate at the top of the Pigskin Pickers race. Managing editor Chad Williamson and sports editor Tim Miller have matching 26-7 records through four weeks of the season. Williamson ...
Miller has perfect Pigskin Pickers week
Columns/Editorials
Miller has perfect Pigskin Pickers week
By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
Sports editor Tim Miller breezed through last week’s Pigskin Pickers games with an 11-0 record. He benefitted from close games won by Ole Miss and SMU. Miller stands at 20-3 for the season. Managing e...
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MHS girls top TW in soccer battle
Sports
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
Sports
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
Columns/Editorials
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...