Columns/Editorials

October 27, 2025

A Word to the Wise: Picking the perfect candy to hurl

By Chad Williamson

You simply must put some thought into your candy.

Being so close to Halloween, you might think I’m referring to trick or treat offerings – but I’m talking about parades.

Having watched the Marysville Homecoming parade a few weeks ago, and with the Christmas parade on the horizon, it is cruci...

Columns/Editorials

Chip Hubbs has cemented his legacy in the community

By From JT Staff Reports

January 20, 2026

When people talk about the local car business having the worst month of November in 10 years and bars closing their doors permanently because drinking has now jumped the shark, we can be thankful in o...

Columns/Editorials

Feed your head: ICE tactics need reformed

By Kyle Meddles

January 12, 2026

I think U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is beginning to operate more in line with Nazi Gestapo agents than an American law enforcement agency. This Wednesday, a 37-year-old woman was sho...

Columns/Editorials

A word to the wise: Reporting the news as it happened

By Chad Williamson

January 5, 2026

The story of newspapers over the last 20 years is less about how the news is delivered and more about how it is consumed. The days of people waiting for bundles of papers to be dropped at newsstands t...

Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team honored on 20th anniversary season of state championship

Sports

The March 20, 2006 edition of the Marysville Journal-Tribune splashed the story across the sports section. Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team won the Division III state championship by beating Youngtown Ursuline at The Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center. The newspaper was on display Wednesday evening when school officials held a 20th anniversary recognition for the team. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team honored on 20th anniversary season of state championship

By Tim Miller

January 24, 2026

“I just can’t believe it’s been 20 years.” That was the reaction of Brianna Votaw when she and her 2005-2006 Jonathan Alder girls basketball teammates returned to the high school Wednesday evening. Sc...

Sports

Bunsold cagers top UA Hastings

By Tim Miller

January 24, 2026

The Bunsold Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball squad beat Upper Arlington Hastings 53-24 to move to 15-1. The leading scorers for the team were Tayte Keller and Luke Hensel, with each notching...

MHS grapplers down TW; tied for second in Cardinal Division

Sports

Marysville’s Liam Parrish prepares to pin Thomas Worthington’s Eric Wilson during the 113-pound match Thursday evening. The Monarchs defeated the Cardinals 57-18. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

MHS grapplers down TW; tied for second in Cardinal Division

By Tim Miller

January 24, 2026

Marysville’s boys varsity wrestlers remained in contention for an Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division championship after defeating Thomas Worthington, 57-18. The victory puts the Monarchs’ divis...

NU’s girls split matches with B. Logan, RV

Sports

Benjamin Logan’s Belle Hughes (left) takes a single-leg shot on North Union’s Jessanie Pfister during a dual a match at 135 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU’s girls split matches with B. Logan, RV

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 24, 2026

North Union’s girls wrestling team went 1-1 during a tri-match at Benjamin Logan on Thursday. With the postseason peeking around the corner, NU assistant coach Randal Riffle, who is overseeing the gir...

Decision making, mental health priorities for McIntosh

Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...

New Marysville Board of Education member Erin McIntosh is given the oath of office by district treasurer Todd Johnson Thursday after a short special meeting. McIntosh was selected from nine applicants to take the seat created by the resignation of Bill Keck. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Decision making, mental health priorities for McIntosh

By Chad Williamson

January 24, 2026

Marysville’s newest school board member believes in making sure students are always prepared to make the next big decision. Erin McIntosh, approved by the board and sworn in on Thursday afternoon, sai...

Residents encouraged by visioning process

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

Marysville resident Michelle Cunningham addresses city officials during the community visioning meeting at the Avalon Theatre Wednesday evening. Residents shared their thoughts on the progress of the visioning project and what they would like to see happen in the city. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Residents encouraged by visioning process

By Michael Williamson

January 24, 2026

Marysville officials have been hard at work on the city’s visioning plan, but what do residents think about the discussion? Overall, they think things are positive. Paul and Kathleen Kramer, Marysvill...