Columns/Editorials
June 1, 2026

Letters to the Editor: Writer addresses wealth inequality

By Jon Miller 

Dear Editor,

Wealth inequality in the United States has reached levels that should concern every American.

While millions of working families struggle to afford housing, healthcare, childcare and higher education, a small percentage of the population continues to accumulate enormous wealth at a histor...

Columns/Editorials
Is growth paying for itself?
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 9, 2026
Could future homes in Marysville be mini data centers? Ever heard of Span? It’s a company that is now producing smart panels that use power from houses to add a node to the grid that data centers can ...
Columns/Editorials
Mike Drops: Young filmmakers breathe life into Hollywood
By Michael Williamson 
June 9, 2026
If you’ve seen any stories this week about Hollywood or the movie business, you’ve likely seen this one: a couple of young filmmakers with films currently in the theaters have dominated the box office...
Columns/Editorials
Jack of all trades: Wedding season winner – summer or fall?
By Jack Christian 
May 21, 2026
We are officially entering wedding season, and I don’t know about you, but I always feel conflicted about the best time of year to receive a wedding invitation. Whether it is summer or fall, both seas...
Other news
N.L. residents say official’s property is source of clamor
News
North Lewisburg Council Member Cody Nobbs responds to village residents who attended a meeting Tuesday night to complain that dirt bikes and four-wheelers were being disruptively loud behind his village property on North Sycamore Street. Nobbs said he and his family would find another place to ride. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
N.L. residents say official’s property is source of clamor
Dirt bikes and ATVs reportedly use land behind business
By Chad Williamson 
June 11, 2026
A handful of residents attended this week’s North Lewisburg Village Council meeting to voice concerns about noise from all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes being operated on property owned by council m...
Auditor: Change must come from statehouse
Local News, Marysville City Council
Auditor: Change must come from statehouse
By Mike Williamson 
June 11, 2026
As bills passed by the Ohio Statehouse are starting to take effect, Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver said her office is here to answer questions. Between the county’s recent property revaluation, wh...
Marysville youth basketball camp attracts large number
Sports
Colin Snyder (34) prepares to advance on defense in order to try and stop Nolan Smith from driving to the hoop. A total of 160 youth participants were involved with the annual Marysville basketball camp this week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller
Marysville youth basketball camp attracts large number
By Tim Miller 
June 11, 2026
Marysville High School boys basketball coach Mark Tinklenberg called it the biggest boys youth hoop camp since he’s been the Monarchs’ boss. “We’ve got 160 campers who are going to be going into grade...
Ohio Heritage Conference names top softball players; Fairbanks announces awards
Sports
These Fairbanks High School softball players earned honors for the 2026 season. They are from left, Sydney Chandler, Golden Glove award; Avery Arnold, OHC honorable mention; Claire Meihls, OHC second team and Division V Central District honorable mention; Lexie Grant, OHC sportsmanship award; Maddi Sines, OHC and D-V Central District first team, All-Ohio honorable mention, team MVP and four- year varsity letter winner; Sage Wittenburg-Conley, OHC second team; Kyah Hendren, OHC first team, D-V Central District second team and highest batting average (team); and Elizabeth Gregory, OHC hon- orable mention, Panther Award and four-year varsity letter winner. (Photo submitted)
Ohio Heritage Conference names top softball players; Fairbanks announces awards
By Tim Miller 
June 11, 2026
The 2026 high school softball season saw several local players earn honors in the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division. The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks were the divi- sion’s runners-up with a 12-4 r...
Area athletes place during OHSAA-Owens track/field meet
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Mark Goode, right, runs along the straight-away during the Division III boys 1600 meter finals Saturday night. Goode finished in fifth place. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Area athletes place during OHSAA-Owens track/field meet
By Tim Miller 
June 10, 2026
The third day of the Ohio High School Athletic Jesse Owens state track and field meet was, to say the least, quite interesting. Two rounds of severe weather turned a long day of competition into an ev...
Group looks to change referendum rules
Local News, News
Group looks to change referendum rules
By Michael Williamson 
June 10, 2026
A successful citizen-led group has its sights on another amendment to Marysville’s city charter. The SMART coalition, originally started as “Supporting Marysville Amending Referendums and TIFs,” is no...