an editorial – Family businesses being squeezed out

By From JT Staff Reports

Earlier this week pharmacist Joe Craft spoke at the state house in hopes of shedding a light in a dark place concerning the drug prescription business.
His emotional plea to law makers was to stem the tide of small pharmacies closing up, possibly leaving rural towns with out a local drugstore.
He admi...

Columns/Editorials

A Word To The Wise – My father had a way with words

By Chad Williamson

June 7, 2025

My father was no word-smith. In fact, he often molested the English language in ways that should have been illegal. He would often put an unnecessary “s” on words like “Hilliards” or “Krogers.” But it...

Columns/Editorials

an editorial – City water monitoring a blessing

June 7, 2025

Anyone planning a vacation this summer? If so, do yourself a favor and check the age of your water heater. Why? We recently got a call from the City of Marysville utility department telling us that ou...

Columns/Editorials

Feed your head – The first rule of kite club…

By Kyle Meddles

May 31, 2025

With all of the strong winds sweeping through the area over the past few weeks, I decided to do something I have never done before. I flew a kite for the first time – and it went about as well as expe...

News, Plain City, Plain City News

P.C. officials show out for grand opening

By Jack Christian

June 16, 2025

Haley Lupton, Plain City’s village administrator, pictured here at the podium, delivers the opening remarks Friday for the opening of The Depot at Public Square. Village officials and residents turned...

News, Plain City News

Jerome will seek renewal of fire levy

By Jack Christian

June 16, 2025

Jerome Township officials have decided to proceed with a basic renewal of the township’s fire levy following a public meeting held Tuesday night. More ambitious plans to expand emergency services-incl...

Marysville School Board, News

Ferguson remains on board despite calls for resignation

By Chad Williamson

June 14, 2025

In the face of calls for him to resign, Marysville school board member Jermaine Ferguson resisted and vowed to be an example of “someone who can fail but rise again.” At a meeting Thursday, the board,...

News, Plain City, Plain City News

Citizens ponder Alder’s next steps on levy

By Mike Williamson

June 13, 2025

When Jonathan Alder eventually goes back on the ballot, the district has a better idea about what may draw more supportive voters. After holding a town hall-style community forum Tuesday to talk about...

First phase of Depot in Plain City opens

News, Plain City News

A crowd of onlookers gather in Plain City Friday for the grand opening of The Depot at Public Square in the village’s Uptown. After years of planning, the first phase of what will become a community gathering space near the eastern water tower had its official ribbon-cutting. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

First phase of Depot in Plain City opens

By From JT Staff Reports

June 13, 2025

Years of planning and dedication culminated on Friday with a highly anticipated grand opening of The Depot at Public Square, marking the successful completion of Phase 1 in Plain City’s multi-phase re...

Marysville School Board, News

High school busing reduced in Marysville

Older students within 2 miles will have to find own way to school

By Chad Williamson

June 13, 2025

Some Marysville High School students will need to find a new way to and from school next year. The board of education voted Thursday night to move the high school busing limit from 1.5 miles to 2 mile...