Education

Various superintendents from schools in Union County gathered to speak on a forum about how their schools are preparing students for the future Thursday morning at the North Union District Office. Pic...

The Marysville Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday night to place a permanent renewal levy on the Nov. 6 ballot. If approved, the 6.56-mill renewal operating levy would not increase taxes, b...

On April 15, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chuckery held a special confirmation remembrance dinner for those who had their faith confirmed at least 50 years ago. Pictured are members of the confirmation...

Residents will be able to decide on a levy that will impact funding for Ohio Hi-Point Career Center’s proposed expansion on May 8. Hi-Point is a two-year career-technical school district located at 22...

NOAH EUBANKS April’s senior of the month is Noah Eubanks. He is the son of Rob and Lisa Eubanks of Milford Center. His activities at Fairbanks High School include participating in National Honor Socie...

By Kate White Since the beginning of the second quarter this school year, Fridays in English teacher Diane Smeenk’s AP English language and composition class have been dedicated to students developing...

By Jordan Curry Fairbanks High School (FHS) is undergoing exciting renovations to its media center. These renovations are taking place to aid the FHS students and staff in creating a more comfortable,...

By Coree Gifford As the end of the year slowly arrives, so does the expectation of the annual Fairbanks prom. Prom will be held from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. April 28. This year's theme is centered around As...

By Shannon Conroy The Fairbanks National Honor Society (NHS) had its first meeting with the newly inducted members this month. They were informed of the NHS rules and other important information, such...

By Kira Jones FCCLA has voted in new officers. Members voted for five new officers for the 2018-2019 school year. These officers are Madeline Weisburn as president, Theo Bookwalter as vice president, ...

By Grace Blumenschein The Fairbanks FFA chapter had the honor of having state FFA president Ryan Mathews talk to each class April 3. He taught students about goals in life and how to become a champion...

By Koryn Bosworth A group comprised of 14 Fairbanks High School students went on a trip to Costa Rica, led by Spanish and French teacher Katie Wilburn, from March 19 to 26. These students went to coff...

Third Nine Weeks Hall of Fame (4.000-3.750): Morgan Alexander, Alyssa Conley, Paige Davis, Lillian Greene, Ashtin Fauber, Joseph Ferguson, Thomas Ford, Gracey Gilpin, Logan Harper, Lunya Hernandez, Ga...

Students at Fairbanks High School who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the third nine weeks of school are freshmen Ellee Bouic, Julia Cheney, Linsey Eddy, Emma Feaster, Trey Good, Shelby Jone...

Senior of the Month - Rebecca Scholl Rebecca Scholl is the senior of the month for March. She is the daughter of Robert and Michelle Scholl of Marysville. She is the president of FFA and photographer ...

Pathways Credit Union provides seminar Karen Chuvalas, business development officer at Marysville’s Pathways Credit Union, recently gave a presentation on “What Affects My Credit Score?” at the Marysv...

Senior of the month - Rachel Studenmund January’s Senior of the Month is Rachel Studenmund, daughter of Steve and Lisa Studenmund of Marysville. She attends the First Congregational United Church of C...

Featured Seniors: Chelsea Sullivan By Faith Engle Chelsea Sullivan is a featured senior for November. An active student at Marysville High School, she prides herself on being involved. Currently, she ...

Senior of the month Kayla Green is the daughter of Kevin and Polly Green of Marysville. She’s a four-year member of the varsity soccer team and has also been a member of the track team. She has advanc...

Featured senior: Celia Kathleen Soller By Chase Cutarelli Celia Kathleen Soller, daughter of Patrick and Trina Soller, is one of Marysville High School’s (MHS) featured seniors this month. She plays v...

Senior of the month October’s Senior of the Month is Kira Jones. She is the daughter of Rachel and Byron Jones of Milford Center. She is involved in Youth Group, National Honor Society, science club, ...

Several students from Union County graduated from Kent State University this summer. Among them are Ashley Kerwood, of Marysville, who graduated with a Master’s degree in architecture and environmenta...

The Union Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its next board meeting on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Conservation Meeting Room at the Union County Agricultural Center. The meeting was original ...

Seniors of the week Matthew James Walters By Chase Cutarelli Matthew James Walters, son of Todd and Nancy Walters, is a member of the graduating class of 2018. Through his time at Marysville High Scho...

Senior of the month: Audrey Brackenridge September’s senior of the month is Audrey Brackenridge. She is the daughter of Scott and Cathy Brackenridge of Ostrander. She is an active member of the Fellow...

MHS class of 2017 reflection By Kellar McCloy As the days are dwindling, excitement and anticipation follow the seniors of Marysville High School, as we’re all thinking about how the past four years h...

Winding down the school year By Dorothy Rees School is drawing to an end for Fairbanks High School and, for seniors, it marks the start of their lives as adults. Many seniors have spent the beginning ...

6th Grade 4.0 Joseph Ziegler, Eleanor Carter, Elaina Lahmers, Macy Miller, Sarah Arend, Caleb Wenger, and Eleanor Demeter. 6th Grade 3.9 – 3.6 Tessla Woolum, Nathan Parks, Brooklynn Bosworth, Lessly B...

Senior of the Month March’s senior of the month is Lily Scheiderer, daughter of Todd and Kim Scheiderer of Marysville. She has been a varsity cheerleader for four years, as well as a member of art clu...

Featured Senior: Katelynn Russell By Henry Lautenschlager Katelynn Ann Russell, daughter of Michael and Sherry Russell, has been a very active student in the Marysville High School senior class. Throu...