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March 16, 2018

Officials handling ECHS enrollment boom

By Chad Williamson

After four years, Marysville school officials felt they had a pretty good handle on estimating how many outgoing eighth graders would enroll at the Early College High School (ECHS).
Since the building opened in 2014, yearly class enrollment numbers have hovered around 150 students, with the remaining...

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For the love of candy

By From JT Staff Reports

September 25, 2026

Homecoming parades always top the list in terms of the amount of candy that is thrown. When it comes to choosing the right receptacle, creativity can be crucial. Above, four girls took a break from a ...

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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...

Education, News

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...

Sports

Marysville’s Gage Henry (13) comes down with a circus catch which resulted in a 36-yard gain during the second half of Friday’s game. Henry had three catches for 101 yards and a touchdown and had another long touchdown reception negated by a Monarch penalty. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarchs outgain Celtics, lose by 33

By Chad Williamson

September 26, 2026

Marysville’s football team put up a stat line Friday night that you might not believe if you didn’t see the game. Marysville surrendered just 150 yards of offense in its Homecoming contest, but someho...

JA rolls to Homecoming win over Tecumseh

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Christian Amann of Jonathan Alder (2) goes in for a touchdown against Tecumseh. The Pioneers won their Homecoming game, 38-8. (Journal-Tribune photø by Josh Kaeser)

JA rolls to Homecoming win over Tecumseh

By Josh Kaeser

September 26, 2026

By JOSH KAESER Jonathan Alder started fast and never looked back Friday night, cruising past Tecumseh, 38-8, to remain unbeaten on the season. The Pioneers jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead behind a ...

Fairbanks Panthers drops double overtime verdict to West Liberty

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Fairbanks’ Carson Shope (2) looks to elude West Liberty-Salem defenders. The Panthers fell 33-27 in double overtime during their Homecoming game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks Panthers drops double overtime verdict to West Liberty

By Tim Miller

September 26, 2026

Winning the Ohio Lottery Pick 6 game will put some money in your pocket. Just don’t use that name around Fairbanks head football coach David Carroll any time soon. The Panthers (1-5) threw a couple of...

Sports

Quarterback Ty Botkins of Triad takes off with the football at Mechanicsburg. The Cardinals lost 54-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)

Mechanicsburg topples Triad Cardinals

By Eva Paspalis Case

September 26, 2026

The Triad Cardinals varsity football team had a rough night in Mechanicsburg when they faced the Indians for Mechanicsburg’s Homecoming game. Triad fought hard until the very end but the Indians claim...

Wildcats snap two-game skid with 21-7 victory at Indian Lake

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North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) escapes the grasp of an Indian Lake defender. The Wildcats won, 21-7. (Photo submitted)

Wildcats snap two-game skid with 21-7 victory at Indian Lake

By Bob Putman

September 26, 2026

North Union head football coach Nick Hajjar may have not liked some scoring chances that got away on Friday in the Central Buckeye Conference opener at Indian Lake. However, there is one thing that is...

Sports

Area high school golfers advance to district events

By Bob Putman

September 25, 2026

The Fairbanks girls and boys golf teams each advanced to the Division II district tournament following sectional play earlier this week. North Union will also be moving on in the girls tournament and ...