Columns/Editorials
July 28, 2026

While the surgery was covered, my mouth was not

By Kyle Meddles 

For those of you who don’t know, I have been plagued with severe back pain for many years. I have written fairly regularly about my more recent struggles in trying to find a fix to the pain, feeling helpless and navigating the muddy world of health insurance.

Last month, I had my second back surger...

Columns/Editorials
By Michael Williamson 
July 28, 2026
With so many pressures coming from so many sides, people are getting pushed to their limit. Politics, traffic, rising gas and grocery prices, the tidal wave of stressors keeps building and people are ...
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 
June 29, 2026
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...
Marysville football Mike Young reflects on his journey as head coach
Sports
Marysville High School head football coach Mike Young reacts to a play during a 7-on-7 passing scrimmage. Young is beginning his second season at the helm of the Monarch gridiron program. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
August 7, 2026
Mike Young was certainly no stranger to Marysville High School football prior to the 2025 season. “I started at Marysville as an assistant coach back in 2013,” said Young, who is about to embark on hi...
Huntsville man indicted on gun, drug charges
Court News, Local News, News
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
August 7, 2026
A man from Huntsville has been charged with having a gun, drugs and attempting to hide evidence after driving under the influence. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Brian Robert Whittaker, 30, ...
Curb appeal
Local News, News
By Kevin Behrens 
August 6, 2026
Employees of Decker Construction are shown performing sidewalk, curb and roadway repairs at the corner of Seventh and Buckeye streets Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Emery returns to Marysville
News
Former city manager agrees to temporary advisor role.
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 6, 2026
Terry Emery is returning to the City of Marysville. Officials announced the former city manager will be returning to the city temporarily to serve in an advisory capacity as the administration works t...
Charges stem from stolen patients’ drugs
Court News, Local News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
August 6, 2026
A woman from Mount Victory has been charged with allegedly stealing oxycodone from patients at Walnut Crossing while employed as a director at the assisted living center. The Union County Grand Jury h...
City explores options for managing traffic flow
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
August 6, 2026
Marysville officials are reconsidering their traffic management system as they work to optimize traffic patterns across the city. At the monthly work session on Monday, city council heard a presentati...