Columns/Editorials
June 30, 2017

Declaration of Independence still has firm message

By From JT Staff Reports

Tuesday is the Fourth of July holiday, marking the 241st birthday of America.
and the people they represent.
Happy Fourth of July!

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Mike drops: Movie a celebration of local drug courts
By Michael Williamson 
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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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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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By From JT Staff Reports 
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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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District to challenge land values
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District to challenge land values
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By Michael Williamson 
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School threat believed a cover-up plan
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“tomorrow im coming to school and i will blow the school up and hurt everyone inside of the school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!," - Threat emailed to Marysville schools Thursday night
By Kyle Meddles 
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Marysville purchased 248 acres of land as part of the Dorral Farms property on Hinton-Mill Road over the weekend. While the whole property, nearly 500 acres, went up for auction, the city secured a few large sections, parcels 13, 14 and 15, shown on the map above, for a future water plant/reservoir. (Graphic submitted)
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By Michael Williamson 
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Fire alarm during wrestling duals
By From JT Staff Reports 
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Marysville firefighters are shown at the Marysville High School Sunday after a fire alarm was triggered during the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association state duals. (Journal-Tribune photo by...
Swingers Select brings home title
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Above, Marysville High School’s Swingers Select show choir performs at Saturday’s Loveland Showfest. The group captured its first ever treble division grand championship. (Photo submitted)
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By From JT Staff Reports 
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By Michael Williamson 
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The Marysville water tower, shown above off London Avenue, was barely visible through the thick fog Monday morning. With temperatures rising well above freezing and melting piles of snow still on the ...