Columns/Editorials
November 17, 2025

Residents already taxed too much

By From JT Staff Reports 

Looking at the recent local election results is sometimes like taking medication that can be cyclical in nature. Consider someone who takes pills that cause a side effect that in turn creates the need for additional medicine to take care of the reaction to the first prescription. Perhaps the person ...

Columns/Editorials
Newspaper staff embraces the grind for quality coverage
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 25, 2025
Thanksgiving always provides a break in the calendar to reflect on the past year and look forward to what is yet to come. On the horizon, we see a different landscape for newspapers compared to TV or ...
Columns/Editorials
Jack of all trades – In defense of daylight savings
By Jack Christian 
November 17, 2025
Hey everyone, you might’ve seen my name in the paper these last few months. My name is Jack Christian, a life-long Marysville resident who is in my first couple of months on the job here at the Marysv...
Columns/Editorials
Letters to the Editor: Fifth Street changes much needed
By Michelle Cunningham 
November 10, 2025
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the Oct. 25, 2025 editorial, “Tighten your seat belt on Fifth Street,” which raises concerns about the addition of bump-out curbs along West Fifth Street in Ma...
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P.C. officials concerned with loss of medical providers
Local News, News, Plain City, ...
"Right now, we are monitoring Plain City becoming a bit of a medical desert." - Jason Stanford, Plain City Development Director
P.C. officials concerned with loss of medical providers
By Jack Christian 
November 27, 2025
Plain City officials said they are bracing for a significant shift in local health care access as Memorial Health prepares to leave the village, raising concerns about the availability of essential me...
County can now tax Airbnb, Vrbo
Local News, News
County can now tax Airbnb, Vrbo
By Michael Williamson 
November 26, 2025
Short-term rentals in Union County will now be required to pay a lodging tax. The county commissioners voted Wednesday to approve a resolution that changes the definition of a hotel from having five o...
Bolt action rifle believed to have misfired in attempted murder case
Local News, News
After responding to Milridge Drive at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, for an attempted murder in a domestic incident, officers located the suspect fleeing the scene in a vehicle at the intersection of Milridge Drive and Milford Avenue. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Bolt action rifle believed to have misfired in attempted murder case
By Kyle Meddles 
November 26, 2025
Marysville police responded to an attempted murder on Milridge Drive Tuesday night where an antique bolt action rifle was used but no shots were fired in a possible misfire incident. Captain Nate Sach...
Pickers wrap up regular season; bowl games looming
Sports
Pickers wrap up regular season; bowl games looming
November 26, 2025
This is the final regular-season Pigskin Pickers for 2025. We have no more high school games for the season and we are ending with the slate of games that includes The Game between The Ohio State Univ...
Marysville swimmers defeat Teays Valley
Sports
Marysville’s Brady Watkins, left, and Halle Ruby are pictured competing in events against Teays Valley on Monday. Both MHS teams won their meets. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
Marysville swimmers defeat Teays Valley
By Tim Miller 
November 26, 2025
Marysville’s boys and girls swimming teams opened the 2025-2026 season on Monday by hosting Teays Valley. The boys team scored a 120-29 victory, while the girls claimed a 122-44 triumph. There was a b...
Lindsey named NU’s player of game
Sports
Lindsey named NU’s player of game
By Tim Miller 
November 26, 2025
North Union played the only football game involving a local high school team last Friday. The Wildcats (9-5) dropped a 35-21 verdict to Indian Lake (11-2) during the Division V, Region 20 championship...