Dario Gonzalez, with River Salas nearby, kicks off during the Jackets’ 59-14 win over Zephyr last Friday. Gonzalez was 5/5 on PATS and added 4 touchbacks.

Dario Gonzalez, with River Salas nearby, kicks off during the Jackets’ 59-14 win over Zephyr last Friday. Gonzalez was 5/5 on PATS and added 4 touchbacks.

‘Jacket Backers 2026

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Friday, September 25, 2026
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ABOVE- Dan never fully stepped away from the news office upon retirement, whether we suggested it or not. Above he is explaining the original printing equipment to some elementary Gifted & Talented students in 2018. Those kids are juniors in high school now- Kinsley Carlile, Benjamin Burch, Wesley Compton, Noble Porter. TMN photo.

ABOVE- Dan never fully stepped away from the news office upon retirement, whether we suggested it or not. Above he is explaining the original printing equipment to some elementary Gifted & Talented students in 2018. Those kids are juniors in high school now- Kinsley Carlile, Benjamin Burch, Wesley Compton, Noble Porter. TMN photo.

Dan, Dan, Menard’s Newspaper Man

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Friday, September 25, 2026
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MENARD’S ASHTON MARTIN snags a PAT after a rogue snap to kick the points forced Julius Zamora to pass. The Jackets came out on top over Zephyr last Friday, 59-14. Nora Davis, photo.

MENARD’S ASHTON MARTIN snags a PAT after a rogue snap to kick the points forced Julius Zamora to pass. The Jackets came out on top over Zephyr last Friday, 59-14. Nora Davis, photo.

Jackets stay perfect against a proven Zephyr team; still have plenty to improve upon

Friday, September 25, 2026

By Paige Wright For the first three weeks of the season, the Yellowjackets have shown they can dominate. Last Friday night Zephyr gave them an opportunity to show they can do it against a quality opponent.

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ABOVE- Mack Davis lifts Maddox Saiz in c e l e b r a t i o n of Kade Bannowsky (far left) blocking a Falcon punt, resulting in a safety. Cohen Ethridge joins in.

ABOVE- Mack Davis lifts Maddox Saiz in c e l e b r a t i o n of Kade Bannowsky (far left) blocking a Falcon punt, resulting in a safety. Cohen Ethridge joins in.

‘Jacket Backers 2026

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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As fires flare, Menard Farm Bureau steps up with monetary support. L to R: Bruce Hough, MVFD; Quinton Shumard, MVFD; Tyler Wagner, Fire Chief MVFD; Cody Swindall, Farm Bureau Board President; Walden Hillert, Farm Bureau; Tyson Roll, Farm Bureau; Skeet Rogers, MVFD. Courtesy Photo.

As fires flare, Menard Farm Bureau steps up with monetary support. L to R: Bruce Hough, MVFD; Quinton Shumard, MVFD; Tyler Wagner, Fire Chief MVFD; Cody Swindall, Farm Bureau Board President; Walden Hillert, Farm Bureau; Tyson Roll, Farm Bureau; Skeet Rogers, MVFD. Courtesy Photo.

Farm Bureau backs those on the fire line

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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PEC DONATES SUPPLIES- Elementary teacher Myghan Meadow, far left, and principal Cody Holubec, far right, stand with grateful students and Junction PEC District Director Craig Molina, Alex Gonzales and Travis Brown. TMN photo.

PEC DONATES SUPPLIES- Elementary teacher Myghan Meadow, far left, and principal Cody Holubec, far right, stand with grateful students and Junction PEC District Director Craig Molina, Alex Gonzales and Travis Brown. TMN photo.

PEC employees donate school and P.E. supplies

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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