Columns/Editorials
May 7, 2021

A Word To The Wise – Positive changes through a pandemic

By Chad Williamson

When people look back on this year and the last, I think they will be recognized as the catalyst of some amazing changes in the use of technology and the general structure of the American workforce.
It’s pretty apparent that the renaissance of work-from-home and DoorDash will point to 20/21.
But, th...

J-T employees defined by loyalty, dedication
Columns/Editorials
Pictured above is former longtime Journal-Tribune employee Don Streng at work in the old newspaper building on the corner at 131 N. Main St. in Marysville. He is shown putting together a form used in the hot metal (lead) system for a commercial printing job. The photo was taken sometime in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Visible through the window is the former gas station on the other side of Fourth Street which was later purchased by the Journal-Tribune and demolished to make way for the current newspaper building at 207 N. Main St. Don was the backbone of the J-T for 50 years and provided an excellent example for other staff members during his time of employment and well afterwards. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
Don Streng an example
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 3, 2026
As the country turns 250 years old, it has many people looking back into their archives to celebrate their history. We did the same thing here at the Journal-Tribune and were reminded of the wonderful...
Columns/Editorials
By Michael Williamson 
June 29, 2026
When you think of the coming of summer, you might think of pools or barbecues, maybe fireworks and the Fourth of July. I think of I Love Lucy . Well, maybe not the show specifically so much as the mar...
Columns/Editorials
By Chad Williamson 
June 29, 2026
In the 2010s I made a statement that I didn’t think there would ever be something that could bring the U.S. citizenry back together like I remembered it in the ’80s, ’90s and early 2000s. The public w...
Communities honor America’s birthday
Local News, News, Plain City News
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 7, 2026
The Independence Day parades in the area were well attended on Saturday despite high temperatures and humidity. Above, a parade-goer recreates the famous scene of George Washington crossing the Delawa...
Firefighter transported after battling fire
Local News, News
During a Thursday house fire on Watkins Road, volunteers from the Union County Emergency Management Agency helped firefighters by setting up seating areas with fans and water to keep responders cool while working the fire in over 90-degree temperatures. Out of precaution, one Marysville firefighter was transported to the hospital for a heat-related injury. (Photo submitted)
High temperatures add new dangers for first responders
By Kyle Meddles 
July 7, 2026
One Marysville firefighter was transported to the hospital during a residential fire on Thursday, though it wasn’t from fire-related injuries but instead from side-effects of the recent heat wave. At ...
City commission requests more upgrades from Marysville North
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
July 7, 2026
Developers of the next phase of the Marysville North subdivision have addressed some of the city’s concerns ahead of the Planning Commission meeting this week, but city officials said additional lands...
Area celebrates Fourth of July
Local News, News
Above, these three boys along West Fifth Street spent time before the parade trying to get passing cars to honk their horns.
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 6, 2026
High temperatures and humidity couldn’t keep away thousands of Union County residents from viewing Independence Day parades over the holiday weekend. Below, a parade walker hands out frozen treats to ...
Officers injured in struggle with suspect
Local News, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 6, 2026
A routine traffic stop early Friday morning escalated into a violent struggle that left three Marysville police officers injured and a suspect facing multiple felony charges. Perez R. Gray, 32, of Gro...