Columns/Editorials
December 8, 2025

A Word to the Wise: War on drugs enters missile phase

By Chad Williamson 

The United States is playing a low-rent game of Battleship with drug boats, but the goal is more about making cool videos than saving American lives.

We have to be better people, because this isn’t how a country of laws and due process operates.

I get that blowing up boats may be a source of pride f...

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A Word to the Wise: Teen fashion in the ’80s – at least we tried
By Chad Williamson 
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Williamson, Miller tied for Pigskin Pickers lead
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Williamson, Miller tied for Pigskin Pickers lead
By Tim Miller 
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Williamson, Miller tied for Pigskin Pickers lead
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Williamson, Miller tied for Pigskin Pickers lead
By Tim Miller 
September 3, 2026
Sports editor Tim Miller and managing editor Chad Williamson both finished the week with 5-2 records during the second week of the Pigskin Pickers. Publisher Kevin Behrens won four of the seven games....
JA, BC will continue school sports rivalry on Bulldogs’ grid field
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Jonathan Alder’s Cody Yates (53) brings down a West Liberty-Salem ball carrier in this file photo. Also pictured for JA is Braylon Kauffman (58) and John Parker (61). The Pioneers will play at Bloom Carroll on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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By Tim Miller 
September 3, 2026
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NU golf teams capture matches
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NU golf teams capture matches
By Bob Putman 
September 3, 2026
The North Union golf teams continued their winning ways during matches played on Tuesday. The boys squad defeated Elgin and Ridgedale on the par-60 Three Sticks Golf Course. The Wildcats finished with...
Lady Pioneer spikers sweep Tecumseh; run season record to 7-0
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Lady Pioneer spikers sweep Tecumseh; run season record to 7-0
By Tim Miller 
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Marysville’s Landon LeClair is tripped up as he contends for possession of the ball. Also pictured for the Monarchs is Brandon Jeronimo (16). MHS fell to Upper Arlington, 3-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
MHS soccer teams fall to UA
By Tim Miller 
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Time capsule contents damaged by water
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The West Mansfield time capsule, buried in 1976, is excavated from its resting place at Veteran’s Park near the schoolhouse at North Main Street and Lake Avenue. The capsule was removed ahead of Monday’s 50-year anniversary event. (Photo submitted)
Time capsule contents damaged by water
By From JT Staff Reports 
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