Columns/Editorials

October 27, 2023

Mike Drops – A quick guide to the Halloween franchise

By Michael Williamson

This week marks the 45th anniversary of the release of John Carpenter’s Halloween, the 1978 film that introduced masked killer, Michael Myers, to the world.
Since we have now arrived at the last weekend before Halloween, with a few more nights left of horror-movie viewing, I figured I would offer a...

Columns/Editorials

Mike Drops – Location isn’t film industry’s weakness

By Michael Williamson

May 17, 2025

Last week, President Donald Trump announced he would be putting 100% tariffs on movies made outside the United States. Trump said the industry is dying a “fast death” and that is largely due to effort...

Columns/Editorials

A Word To The Wise – Solving the riddle of Raymond

By Chad Williamson

May 10, 2025

After the Marysville school levy failed in November, I was often asked what I thought about the results, or rather, what I thought would change the outcome. My answer was always the same - “they’ve go...

Columns/Editorials

Feed your head – This Mother’s Day – skip the machete

By Kyle Meddles

May 3, 2025

After doing a little bit of mental math, I realized that this is the last column I will have before Mother’s Day on May 11. This holiday is all about celebrating the first woman in life, the person wh...

Local News, News

Marysville resident Jeff Lyerla sits in a White Castle throne during his induction into the Craver’s Hall of Fame on May 15. Lyerla earned his spot in those hallowed halls after he shared a story of sending his friend in the Army a deployment package consisting of an empty Crave Case. (Photo submitted)

Craving home from Iraq

Local man enters White Castle Hall of Fame after scarfing sliders while on leave

By Kyle Meddles

May 21, 2025

There are many ways that a serviceman might choose to spend the cherished few days on leave from a deployment. One Marysville resident chose to spend it with a White Castle “Crave Case” – and it earne...

News, Plain City News

Jerome Township to see increased traffic focus

By Kyle Meddles

May 21, 2025

The Jerome Township Trustees voted in approval of a contract with the Union County Sheriff to bring more police units to the township to help with traffic enforcement. At the regular meeting of the tr...

Education, News

Students create monument mall

By Michael Williamson

May 21, 2025

Fairbanks eighth graders designed and created their own monument mall as part of a wider project researching monuments and memorials ahead of their trip to Washington, D.C. this year. Students selecte...

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Kylie Peterscheim attempts to put down a bunt in this file photo. Peterscheim had one of Alder’s three hits during a tournament loss to Columbus Bishop Watterson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

JA girls drop tourney game

By Tim Miller

May 21, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s softball season came to an end with a 10-3 loss to Columbus Bishop Watterson. The Lady Pioneers (15-12) went into the Division III tournament game with the No. 3 seed, while the Eagle...

FHS softball team tops Johnstown; will play North Union for district title

Sports

Fairbanks’ Jenna Dee celebrates with teammate Elizabeth Gregory (99), assistant coaches Josie Duncan (right) and Alexis Smith (left) following the senior’s home run in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Lady Panther accounted for one hit and two RBIs in the team’s win over Johnstown. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

FHS softball team tops Johnstown; will play North Union for district title

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 21, 2025

Fairbanks’ softball district semifinal game felt more like a championship contest Monday evening. Despite the pressure, the second-seeded Lady Panthers pulled out a 3-0 triumph against seventh- seeded...

North Union topples Northmor in post-season game

Sports

Leah Cox of North Union fires the ball toward the plate. The Lady Cats defeated Northmor to advance to Friday’s Division V district championship game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

North Union topples Northmor in post-season game

By Bob Putman

May 21, 2025

When you have the kind of regular season the North Union softball team went through, it is especially gratifying to have some success during the post-season tournament. That is exactly what the Lady C...