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June 28, 2017

TIME OUT WITH TIM- By Tim Miller

By Tim Miller

Trip to Progressive Field for Indians game was great birthday/Father’s Day gift
My daughter Wendy is always very thoughtful when it comes to purchasing Christmas, birthday or Mother’s or Father’s Day gifts.
When it comes from her, you always know it will be special.
My birthday is in late Februar...

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Newspaper staff embraces the grind for quality coverage

By From JT Staff Reports

November 25, 2025

Thanksgiving always provides a break in the calendar to reflect on the past year and look forward to what is yet to come. On the horizon, we see a different landscape for newspapers compared to TV or ...

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Residents already taxed too much

By From JT Staff Reports

November 17, 2025

Looking at the recent local election results is sometimes like taking medication that can be cyclical in nature. Consider someone who takes pills that cause a side effect that in turn creates the need...

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Jack of all trades – In defense of daylight savings

By Jack Christian

November 17, 2025

Hey everyone, you might’ve seen my name in the paper these last few months. My name is Jack Christian, a life-long Marysville resident who is in my first couple of months on the job here at the Marysv...

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Memorial Health says Plain City not left without medical coverage

By From JT Staff Reports

December 2, 2025

Memorial Health officials say they plan to attend the next Plain City Village Council meeting to answer questions and provide information related to concerns raised at a previous meeting. At a meeting...

Jonathan Alder’s Bauer will play baseball at Ashland University

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Garrett Bauer delivers a pitch during a 2025 game. Bauer will continue his diamond career at Ashland University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s Bauer will play baseball at Ashland University

By Tim Miller

December 2, 2025

A member of Jonathan Alder’s baseball program will continue the sport after his 2026 senior season. Garrett Bauer recently announced he will play the diamond sport at Ashland University. Bauer was a m...

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These Marysville High School football players earned honors in the Ohio Capital Conference (Cardinal Division) for the 2025 season. From left in the photo on the left are MHS’ first-team honorees. They are JJ Henry, Jackson Snyder, Brock Powers and Brady Carper. Second-team OCC honorees are pictured from left in the photo on the right, Grady Evans, Ryan Melish, Isaac Heller, Carter Dunn and Maour Saidy. (Photos submitted)

Monarch gridders earn special awards

By Tim Miller

December 2, 2025

JJ Henry (left) and Brock Powers earned Marysville High School’s football Golden Lion Award for 2025. (Photo submitted) The Bill Hecker Homecoming award for 2025 has been presented to, from left, JJ H...

Local News, News

On Monday, Union County Sheriff Mike Justice (left) swore in newly deputized Jonathon Todhunter (right) at the sheriff’s office. Todhunter talked with the Journal-Tribune, reflecting on his decision to join the department that was involved in the shooting of his brother, Matthew Todhunter, three years ago. (Photo submitted)

Both sides of the badge

Hired by agency involved in his brother's police shooting, new deputy brings dual perspective

By Kyle Meddles

December 2, 2025

When a tragedy happens in the world of law enforcement, there are oftentimes two sides to the heartbreak. On May 30, 2022, 33-year-old Matthew Todhunter was shot and killed by a Union County sheriff’s...

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Federal changes prove taxing to human services employees

By Michael Williamson

December 1, 2025

Union County Human Services is looking at increasing costs, pressures and workload going into next year with no ideal solution in sight. Human Services representatives told the county commissioners re...

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The Ohio State Highway Patrol is ramping up efforts to deter impaired driving in Ohio during the holiday season. (Photo submitted)

OSP: Impaired driving a holiday danger

By From JT Staff Reports

December 1, 2025

Patrol continues effort to remove impaired drivers from roadways during holiday season As friends and families gather and winter celebrations fill the calendar, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is...