Columns/Editorials

January 24, 2025

an editorial – Accelerated timeline right move

With Marysville school district issues continuing to rear their head, it feels like the school board has been under a magnifying glass for the better part of the past year.

Issues that needed to be resolved include busing, cuts to the staff, pay to play, religious breaks during the school day, levy r...

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...

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Vision plan passed; price tag questioned

Cost will be more than $400,000

By Michael Williamson

February 25, 2026

After nearly a year of work, Marysville officially adopted its community-wide vision plan. Marysville City Council voted Monday night to adopt its vision plan after working with consultants Carmine Ru...

News

Richwood Council selects Kincaid to be next administrator

By Kyle Meddles

February 25, 2026

Richwood council unanimously approved the promotion of Eric Kincaid to be the next village administrator effective April 1, 2026 and with the change comes some raises for village staff. Kincaid – who ...

Fairbanks girls wrestlers place ninth during 30-team Port Clinton event

Sports

Fairbanks’ Madeline Cunningham (left) tries to escape from a hold during the Fairbanks Scramble. Cunningham placed second in her weight class during the Port Clinton Lady Redskin Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

Fairbanks girls wrestlers place ninth during 30-team Port Clinton event

By Tim Miller

February 24, 2026

Fairbanks’ girls wrestling team competed during the recent Port Clinton Lady Redskin Invitational. The Lady Panthers were led by Madeline Cunningham (110), who finished second in her weight class. -- ...

Sports

These Marysville High School senior boys will continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level. They are, from left, Matthew Page, football, Tiffin University; James Hackworth, baseball, Baldwin Wallace University; Alex McNamara, football, Ashland University; Hunter Sheldon, lacrosse, Baldwin Wallace University; and Bryce Stillion, soccer, Malone University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville High School seniors plan collegiate sports careers

By Tim Miller

February 24, 2026

A total of five Marysville High School senior boys recently signed to continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level. They are Brice Stillion, soccer; Hunter Sheldon, lacrosse; M...

Sports

Cohen Millice (21) of Triad defends against a Ridgemont shot on Tuesday. The Cardinals fell to the Golden Gophers, 63-22. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

Triad Cardinals fall to Ridgemont

By Jack Christian

February 24, 2026

Triad’s boys basketball squad fell 63-22 to Ridgemont on Tuesday. It was the first contest of a busy three-game week for the Cardinals, who slipped to 1-17. The opening quarter featured two physical, ...

Sports

North Union’s Dainon Lindsey (10) goes up for a shot in this file photo. Lindsey scored 27 points during NU’s victory over KIPP Academy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU tops KIPP Academy

By Bob Putman

February 24, 2026

North Union defeated Columbus KIPP Academy 61-55 on Tuesday in a non-league game at North Union. The Wildcats (8-10) had the lead at the end of each of the four quarters, capping things with a 23-20 a...