Columns/Editorials

February 8, 2019

Word To The Wise – By Chad Williamson

By Chad Williamson

A week of firsts at the Journal-Tribune
I have worked at this newspaper for 28 years and last week produced two “firsts” for me in terms of the business.
The severe weather that closed out the week not only canceled school for three days, but also had us scrambling at the Journal-Tribune as we tri...

Columns/Editorials

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 ...

Columns/Editorials

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...

Columns/Editorials

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...

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...

Sports

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...

Local News, News

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...

Local News, News

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...

Local News, News

Food drive aims to support senior pet owners in U.C. area

By From JT Staff Reports

December 1, 2025

An annual holiday food drive aims to collect chow donations to benefit seniors and their pets in Union County. The 16th annual Alum Creek Dog Park Holiday Pet Food Drive runs from Saturday, Dec. 6 to ...