Columns/Editorials

December 9, 2016

Newspaper a trusted source amid wave of fake news

By From JT Staff Reports

Facebook recently came under fire for having fake news discovered on its site and some even said it influenced the recent election. Facebook acknowledged that there is a problem and is developing an algorithm to take that content off the site.

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Columns/Editorials

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...

Columns/Editorials

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...

Columns/Editorials

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...

Skill, elite drones fuel company success

Local News, News

Dark Horizon Drones’ Dale Mannasmith, pictured at left, and Cole Chapman, at right, pose with Amanda Sebert and her dog, Gracie, in January after the missing dog was rescued in a field outside Marysville. Mannasmith and Chapman, whose drone company specializes in pet and livestock recovery, helped find the dog after she had been missing for nearly a week. To hear the full rescue story and more about the business, check out episode #233 of the Marysville Journal-Tribune Podcast. (Photo submitted)

Skill, elite drones fuel company success

By Michael Williamson

February 24, 2026

For Dale Mannasmith and Cole Chapman, the path to launching Dark Horizon Drones wasn’t the result of a formal business plan. Instead, it developed organically through conversations and curiosity. The ...

Local News, News

100th birthday with Elvis

By Kyle Meddles

February 23, 2026

Local resident Margena Harriman, in the blue dress, celebrated her 100th birthday at Walnut Crossing on Monday afternoon. Born in 1926, Harriman became well-known around Marysville for serving custome...

Grand opening of T-hangar set for Friday

Local News, News

The Union County Airport is prepped and ready to open its 15-unit T-hangar building, pictured above, as part of a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. this Friday. The ceremony will mark the end of a five-year, $1.9 million project. (Photo submitted)

Grand opening of T-hangar set for Friday

By From JT Staff Reports

February 23, 2026

The Union County Airport will be holding a ribbon cutting and grand opening of its new 15 unit T-hangar building at 10 a.m. on Friday. According to a press release from the airport authority, the T-ha...

Education, News

Triad board learns depth of house bill impacts on budget

By Kyle Meddles

February 23, 2026

Triad’s board of education approved its financial forecast in a conversation with the treasurer that echoed familiar sentiments concerning state funding. At the regular meeting of the board on Thursda...

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“Rules of the game have been changed”

Marysville deals with house bill hammering

By Chad Williamson

February 21, 2026

If the Marysville School District hadn’t passed a levy in May, it’s likely the immediate future of the district would have looked very different. Developments just before and after voters approved a 5...

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Bridge work may create detour dilemma

By Michael Williamson

February 21, 2026

Crews are planning to replace the bridge on Route 38 near Burns Road soon but that may cause some issues if drivers use the historic Streng Road Bridge as a detour. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch s...