Columns/Editorials
April 28, 2026

Traffic changes will require patience

By From JT Staff Reports 

On Monday, The Journal-Tribune ran a story about the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) starting a two-year project of work on U.S. 33 to fix bridges and repave the roadways. This project will demand a new interim traffic pattern throughout the summer, fall and perhaps longer.

Ironically, the t...

J-T employees defined by loyalty, dedication
Columns/Editorials
Pictured above is former longtime Journal-Tribune employee Don Streng at work in the old newspaper building on the corner at 131 N. Main St. in Marysville. He is shown putting together a form used in the hot metal (lead) system for a commercial printing job. The photo was taken sometime in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Visible through the window is the former gas station on the other side of Fourth Street which was later purchased by the Journal-Tribune and demolished to make way for the current newspaper building at 207 N. Main St. Don was the backbone of the J-T for 50 years and provided an excellent example for other staff members during his time of employment and well afterwards. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
Don Streng an example
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 3, 2026
As the country turns 250 years old, it has many people looking back into their archives to celebrate their history. We did the same thing here at the Journal-Tribune and were reminded of the wonderful...
Columns/Editorials
By Michael Williamson 
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When you think of the coming of summer, you might think of pools or barbecues, maybe fireworks and the Fourth of July. I think of I Love Lucy . Well, maybe not the show specifically so much as the mar...
Columns/Editorials
By Chad Williamson 
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In the 2010s I made a statement that I didn’t think there would ever be something that could bring the U.S. citizenry back together like I remembered it in the ’80s, ’90s and early 2000s. The public w...
Deputies say woman hid fentanyl in bra
Court News, Local News, News
Records allege drugs were concealed during January traffic stop
By Kyle Meddles 
July 28, 2026
A Marysville woman has been charged for allegedly hiding fentanyl in her bra. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Chastity R. Poole, 37, of 135 Hemlock Drive, and charged her with one count each ...
Midway fun at county fair
Local News, News
By Kevin Behrens 
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The Union County Fair was in full swing on Monday. Above, Ryleigh, 9, and Baker, 7, Lowe, of Grove City, point out the prizes they want to try for at one of the midway game booths. Below, thrill-seeke...
Fairbanks volleyball places fourth in Gold Bracket in summer tournament
Sports
Members of the Fairbanks High School volleyball team that competed during the recent Friendship Club tournament in Mason are pictured from left, front row, Stephenie Headings, Sydney Nicol, Lexie Grant and Rylynn Rausch; back row, Lailynn Burns, Mal Rankin, Autumn Wiedmann, Liviann Maine, Laynie Burgel and Sophie Bostwick. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
July 26, 2026
A local high school volleyball squad was among the 14 teams that recently competed during a long-standing summer tournament. The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks were among the teams which played in the Fri...
Wrench toss in Richwood
News
By Kyle Meddles 
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The Mid Ohio Antique Farm Machinery Show kicked off at the Richwood Independent Fairgrounds on Friday. Pictured above, local Jeff Myers launches a wrench in the sky during the annual wrench toss event...
Man who assaulted police officers faces 20-year max sentence
Court News, Local News, News
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
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The man who assaulted Marysville police officers is facing a maximum of over 20 years in prison. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Perez Rasheen Gray, 32, whose court-listed address is in Grove...
Fairbanks holds annual youth volleyball camp
Sports
Image of youth ballers practicing passing the ball to each other (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
July 25, 2026
The annual Fairbanks youth volleyball camp had a new feature when it opened Monday evening. “We are excited to have several boys attending the camp for the first time,” said Lady Panther head coach Al...