Columns/Editorials
September 6, 2024

Good to Hear – Cursing inflation while stacking taxes?

By Mac Cordell 

I started college as a business major. The plan was to open a restaurant, but I struggled with the computer stuff. (This will come as no real surprise to anyone that has ever watched me interact with a computer, television or even a TV remote!) At the same time, I was working at the newspaper. I lov...

Columns/Editorials
Mike drops: Movie a celebration of local drug courts
By Michael Williamson 
February 16, 2026
Last week, I had the unique opportunity to watch Union County , the feature film set here in Marysville and Logan County, as part of its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. If you’ve read my...
Columns/Editorials
Feed your head: Pulling the plug never easy
By Kyle Meddles 
February 16, 2026
I have reported on Richwood Council for the last two years. During that time I have seen many efforts to save the Opera House fall short while we all hear the metaphorical death rattle of the 136-year...
Columns/Editorials
The changing tastes of society
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 16, 2026
It’s tax season in the U.S. which occurs annually at this time of the year, but this time people seem to be struggling financially more than normal. The next time you are in the grocery store, just lo...
Other news
Lahmers’ half-court “game winner” against Fredericktown extends Lady Panthers’ roundball season
Sports
The emotions were the opposite for the Fairbanks girls basketball team and Fredericktown fans Saturday afternoon. The Lady Panthers celebrate after beating the Freddies on a half-court buzzer-beater. Members of Fredericktown Nation in the background express their disbelief. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lahmers’ half-court “game winner” against Fredericktown extends Lady Panthers’ roundball season
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
They are called “game winners” and they’re practiced every day by the Fairbanks girls basketball team. They are shots that come under pressure with the game on the line. “We really do practice them ev...
MHS seeded 19th for tourney
Sports
A fake by MHS’ Brennan Adkins sends a Hilliard Darby defender off his feet. Marysville dropped a 49-43 verdict on the Panthers’ home court. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
MHS seeded 19th for tourney
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2026
Marysville’s boys basketball team was seeded 19th during Sunday’s Division I tournament draw. The Monarchs will play at No. 9 Pickerington Central. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. on Tuesda...
Monarch hoopsters end regular season with loss at Hilliard Darby
Sports
Marysville’s Dawson Taylor slams the ball in for a dunk at Hilliard Darby on Friday. The Monarchs fell to the Panthers, 49-43. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Monarch hoopsters end regular season with loss at Hilliard Darby
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
A difficult regular season came to an end for Marysville High School’s boys varsity basketball team on Friday. The 49-43 setback at Hilliard Darby concluded the pre-tournament portion of the campaign ...
Jonathan Alder girls drop double OT heartbreaker in hoop tourney opener
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Izzy Griffin (11) goes up for a basket. The Lady Pioneers’ season came to an end on Thursday with a 46-41 double overtime tournament loss at Bexley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder girls drop double OT heartbreaker in hoop tourney opener
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball season came to a disappointing end on Thursday. The No. 13-seeded Lady Pioneers dropped a 46-41 double-overtime verdict at No. 7 Bexley in the Division III tournament...
On heels of hosting tournament games, MHS AD hopes to attract more post-season contests
Sports
A large crowd watches the action during the Division I boys state wrestling duals championships that were held recently at Marysville High School. School officials are looking to host more tournament contests as a neutral venue. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
On heels of hosting tournament games, MHS AD hopes to attract more post-season contests
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
Marysville High School has hosted post-season sporting events over the past few years. If first-year athletic director Eric Music gets his wish, Monarch facilities will be the location of many more to...
FHS girls to open tourney
Sports
The Fairbanks girls basketball team will take its No. 7 seed into Saturday’s Division V girls tournament game that will be played on the Lady Panthers’ court. FHS will play No. 11 Fredericktown with the tip-off slated for 1 p.m. Fairbanks’ seniors are from left, front row, Hannah Boehm, Sara Lynch and Mollie Thrush; back row, Jolie Porter, Mara Vicari, Grace Keiderling and Liz Gregory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
FHS girls to open tourney
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2026