A Word To The Wise – The impacts of sprawl are complex

By Chad Williamson

The first story I ever wrote at the Journal-Tribune was a yearend story.
As an intern in the winter of 1990/91, I was told to compile a list of potential top local stories for 1990, so that the newsroom could vote to determine the top 10.
The list was compiled, the votes were cast and I wrote a yearen...

Columns/Editorials

Feed your head – Arriving at my wits’ end

By Kyle Meddles

June 28, 2025

Have you ever been at your wits’ end with something? According to the Cambridge Dictionary, one who is at their wits’ end is “so worried, confused, or annoyed that (they) do not know what to do next.”...

Columns/Editorials

an editorial – Volunteers needed to save MHS Alumni Association

June 28, 2025

It was quite dismaying to learn that after nearly 150 years, the Marysville High School Alumni Association will be disbanded Aug. 1 unless some miracle occurs between now and then. The Marysville Jour...

Columns/Editorials

Mike Drops – The long, strange road to 200 episodes

By Michael Williamson

June 21, 2025

I first recorded audio for a podcast my senior year in high school, nearly 20 years ago. Since then, I’ve recorded a lot of podcasts from silly, comedy shows with friends, to shows about movies and po...

Local athletes honored for track and field performances

Sports

In the photo to the left, Fairbanks’ Ally Gearhart (left) shouts encouragement to teammate Sydney Nicol after a relay handoff during the Division II state track and field meet. In the photo to the right, North Union’s Gabby Lindsey speeds down the stretch at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Lindsey placed second in the state 400-meter dash and is the local area’s track/field athlete of the year. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Local athletes honored for track and field performances

By Tim Miller

July 7, 2025

The 2025 high school track and field season produced some memorable performances by Union County area athletes. The top performance of the season came from North Union High School sophomore Gabby Lind...

Court News, News

Man tased after fleeing from police

Grand jury Indictments

By Kyle Meddles

July 3, 2025

A man from Indiana was tased and detained after being charged for allegedly fleeing law enforcement in a stolen car. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Corbin Bernard Bergsma, 32, of Indianapoli...

Local News, News

Run, Hardy, Run!

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 3, 2025

Officer Steve Hardy with the Marysville Division of Police works to avoid getting out at the city’s Cops vs Kids: Kickball Classic game at Eljer Park Wednesday. Officers and area children took part in...

News, Plain City, Plain City News

Jerome continues discussion of 46-home project

By Jack Christian

July 3, 2025

Jerome Township officials voted Tuesday to continue discussions for a later date regarding a zoning application that could reshape a portion of the township’s development plan. The application propose...

Local News, News

Fireworks safety tips offered

By Kyle Meddles

July 2, 2025

With Independence Day celebrations kicking off for the Fourth of July this weekend, Marysville first responders offer their perspectives on fireworks and discuss how to enjoy the holiday safely. Ohio ...

Local News, News

Timberview development hits a stall

By Michael Williamson

July 2, 2025

The new development being proposed for Timberview Golf Course has hit a roadblock. At the Tuesday evening meeting of the Marysville Planning Commission, board members voted to table a decision on the ...