Writer: Coverage of suicides should change

By From JT Staff Reports

Dear Editor,
I am writing to question the policies and judgment of your newspaper, specifically regarding your front-page article of Tuesday, March 1, 2022, titled “Unrelated shooting deaths ruled suicides” by Mac Cordell. In this article, two individuals who had completed suicide were listed and...

Sports

The Journal-Tribune’s football players of the week are from left, Ryker Green, Fairbanks; Brandon Dunn, Marysville; Awsom Mitchell, Triad; Caleb Wiltshire, Jonathan Alder; Awsom Mitchell, Triad; and North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar. (Journal-Tribune file photos)

Top football players of week named

By Tim Miller

October 9, 2024

There is no doubt who is the player of the week for the Fairbanks High School football squad. Senior Ryker Green once again earned the award for his performance during the Panthers’ (5-2) 48-36 victor...

FHS gridiron squad looking for sixth straight win

Sports

Tommy Dellinger (21) of Fairbanks zeros in on a Mechanicsburg ball carrier. The Panthers will go for their sixth consecutive victory Friday at Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS gridiron squad looking for sixth straight win

By Tim Miller

October 9, 2024

Fairbanks’ football squad tallied its fifth consecutive win of the 2024 campaign with a 48-36 triumph over Mechanicsburg a week ago. It was the first in a series of four contests to conclude the regul...

Marysville gridders will host winless Thomas Worthington

Sports

Marysville’s Zac Cooper (3) follows the block of teammate Matthew Hover during last Friday’s game at Olentangy. The Monarchs will host Thomas Worthington on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Marysville gridders will host winless Thomas Worthington

By Tim Miller

October 9, 2024

The Marysville Monarchs have the opportunity to solidify their post-season chances when they host Thomas Worthington on Friday. The Monarchs will take a 1-6 record into the contest against the Cardina...

Jonathan Alder girls score soccer victory over North Union

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Maryn Tanferi (14) takes a shot on North Union’s goalkeeper while being challenged by Kylee Balzer (2). The senior Lady Pioneer accounted for three goals in the team’s win against the visiting Lady Cats. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder girls score soccer victory over North Union

By Aleksei Pavloff

October 9, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer squad topped visiting North Union, 7-0. “We faced a really, really talented team,” NU coach Bill LeRoy said, adding he’s been friends with JA coach Randy Spain for years....

News

City prioritizes maintenance, growth in plan

By Mac Cordell

October 8, 2024

Marysville City Council got a first look at the strategic plan goals and objectives that were developed during a pair of council retreats earlier this year. In August, Westerville-based Management Adv...

Sports

Lady Cats place third during Saxbe event

By Bob Putman

October 8, 2024

North Union placed three runners in the top 10 on its way to a third-place finish in the girls race of the Mechanicsburg William B. Saxbe Invitational cross country meet on Saturday. Kenney Ludwig led...