Columns/Editorials
November 25, 2016

Electoral College must be retained

By From JT Staff Reports

The 2016 presidential election has provided much to talk about. Just read any newspaper or listen to any television news broadcast. Even though Donald Trump’s astounding victory was a reality more than two weeks ago, there has been and continues to be a constant buzz about various aspects of the e...

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Mike drops: Movie a celebration of local drug courts
By Michael Williamson 
February 16, 2026
Last week, I had the unique opportunity to watch Union County , the feature film set here in Marysville and Logan County, as part of its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. If you’ve read my...
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Feed your head: Pulling the plug never easy
By Kyle Meddles 
February 16, 2026
I have reported on Richwood Council for the last two years. During that time I have seen many efforts to save the Opera House fall short while we all hear the metaphorical death rattle of the 136-year...
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The changing tastes of society
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 16, 2026
It’s tax season in the U.S. which occurs annually at this time of the year, but this time people seem to be struggling financially more than normal. The next time you are in the grocery store, just lo...
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Second half action leads NU Lady Cats to victory over Mechanicsburg
Sports
Kailin McElroy eyes the basket during a game from earlier in the 2025-2026 season. McElroy tallied nine points during NU’s victory at Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Second half action leads NU Lady Cats to victory over Mechanicsburg
By Bob Putman 
February 25, 2026
North Union put together a dominant second half Wednesday and earned a 65-48 victory at Mechanicsburg. Battling foul trouble all through the first half, the Lady Cats were not able to get into a good ...
Fairbanks girls roll past Northeastern
Sports
Jolie Porter of Fairbanks drives to the basket in this file photo. Porter scored a team-high 15 points during the Lady Panthers’ victory at Northeastern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks girls roll past Northeastern
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks wrapped up their 2025-2026 basketball regular season with a weather-related makeup game at Northeastern. FHS, which rolled to a 46-17 victory, improved to 17-5 overall a...
Vision plan passed; price tag questioned
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Vision plan passed; price tag questioned
Cost will be more than $400,000
By Michael Williamson 
February 25, 2026
After nearly a year of work, Marysville officially adopted its community-wide vision plan. Marysville City Council voted Monday night to adopt its vision plan after working with consultants Carmine Ru...
Richwood Council selects Kincaid to be next administrator
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Richwood Council selects Kincaid to be next administrator
By Kyle Meddles 
February 25, 2026
Richwood council unanimously approved the promotion of Eric Kincaid to be the next village administrator effective April 1, 2026 and with the change comes some raises for village staff. Kincaid – who ...
Fairbanks girls wrestlers place ninth during 30-team Port Clinton event
Sports
Fairbanks’ Madeline Cunningham (left) tries to escape from a hold during the Fairbanks Scramble. Cunningham placed second in her weight class during the Port Clinton Lady Redskin Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
Fairbanks girls wrestlers place ninth during 30-team Port Clinton event
By Tim Miller 
February 24, 2026
Fairbanks’ girls wrestling team competed during the recent Port Clinton Lady Redskin Invitational. The Lady Panthers were led by Madeline Cunningham (110), who finished second in her weight class. -- ...
Marysville High School seniors plan collegiate sports careers
Sports
These Marysville High School senior boys will continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level. They are, from left, Matthew Page, football, Tiffin University; James Hackworth, baseball, Baldwin Wallace University; Alex McNamara, football, Ashland University; Hunter Sheldon, lacrosse, Baldwin Wallace University; and Bryce Stillion, soccer, Malone University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Marysville High School seniors plan collegiate sports careers
By Tim Miller 
February 24, 2026
A total of five Marysville High School senior boys recently signed to continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level. They are Brice Stillion, soccer; Hunter Sheldon, lacrosse; M...