Memories of Growing Up in Marysville

By Bill Boyd

Editor’s note: This is the 82nd of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities during that era as seen through the eyes of a young boy.
Boyd was born in Marysville in 1932, grad...

Columns/Editorials

I’ve got gnus for you

By Chad Williamson

September 15, 2025

Sometimes when I write a column, I dig down into a local or national issue, trying to reason it out on the page. The goal being that whether the reader agrees or disagrees, they will think deeply abou...

Columns/Editorials

County in a position to provide tax relief

By From JT Staff Reports

September 8, 2025

Commissioner Tom McCarthy recently spoke up about tax relief ideas at the regular county commissioners meeting-which is much needed. He talked about the state budget and wanting to wait to see what Oh...

Columns/Editorials

All income levels welcome in true community

By Michael Williamson

September 8, 2025

I heard some comments last week that not only made an impression at the time, but are still rattling around in my head a week later. The one that left the biggest impression was one that I also occasi...

Lady Monarch spikers win first conference match in two years

Sports

Aaliyah West (15) of Marysville blasts the ball past a couple of Thomas Worthington defenders. The Lady Monarchs won a marathon, five-set match for their first Ohio Capital Conference victory in two years. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarch spikers win first conference match in two years

By Tim Miller

September 18, 2025

Marysville High School’s varsity volleyball team went into Tuesday’s match against Thomas Worthington waiting two years for an Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division victory. A couple more hours we...

Sports

Behrens, Miller tied for lead of Pigskin Pickers race

September 18, 2025

There is a stalemate at the top of the Pigskin Pickers. Publisher Kevin Behrens posted a 9-1 record last week. Sports editor Tim Miller went 7-3. Both are deadlocked at the top of the race with 23-10 ...

Marysville school board plans talks on artificial turf for varsity baseball/softball diamonds during meeting

Sports

This is an aerial view of the Marysville High School baseball/softball complex. Pending approval by the district’s board of education during this evening’s meeting, artificial turf will be installed on both the varsity baseball/softball diamonds, reportedly in time for use during the 2026 spring season. (File photo)

Marysville school board plans talks on artificial turf for varsity baseball/softball diamonds during meeting

By Tim Miller

September 18, 2025

The Marysville Exempted Village School Board of Education could make a decision this evening that would give a big face lift to the school’s varsity baseball and softball diamonds. The board will deci...

Sports

North Union runners finish second at Ridgedale meet

By Bob Putman

September 18, 2025

The North Union boys cross country team finished second at the Ridgedale Invitational. Leading the Wildcats was Ben Bonnell, who finished third overall in the time of 17 minutes, 15 seconds. He was fo...

Sports

JA VB squad sweeps Tecumseh

By Tim Miller

September 18, 2025

The Jonathan Alder varsity volleyball team made quick work of the visiting Arrows from Tecumseh. The scores were 25-8, 25-9, 25-9. The Pioneers moved to 11-1 overall and 5-0 in league play. Ali Hayes ...

Sports

NU boys golfers place third in CBC tourney

By Bob Putman

September 18, 2025

North Union finished third in the Mad River Division of the Central Buckeye Conference boys golf tournament at Locust Hills. The Wildcats had a score of 331. Northwestern earned the team title with a ...