Columns/Editorials
August 10, 2026

A Word to the Wise: The road to letting go

By Chad Williamson 

I don’t really believe in karma, fate or serendipity until something happens that makes me realize why so many other people do.

Sometimes odd coincidences line up to form a path and once you get to the end, it’s hard to imagine things unfolded the way they did for anything other than a lesson.

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Pigskin Pickers hold steady with last week’s selections
Columns/Editorials
Pigskin Pickers hold steady with last week’s selections
By From JT Staff Reports 
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There was basically no movement during last week’s Pigskin Pickers. Managing editor Chad Williamson,  sports editor Tim Miller and publisher Kevin Behrens all posted 6-4 records. Williamson leads for ...
Williamson, Miller still 1-2 in Pigskin Pickers race
Columns/Editorials
Williamson, Miller still 1-2 in Pigskin Pickers race
By Tim Miller 
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Managing editor Chad Williamson still clings to a one-game lead over sports editor Tim Miller in the Pigskin Pickers. It was a big week for picking as there were several games that featured Associated...
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City struggles to meet paving goals
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
City struggles to meet paving goals
By Michael Williamson 
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Officials said Marysville’s paving budget isn’t keeping up with the city’s paving goals. During the second half of the city’s budget retreat Monday, administrators and city council members discussed p...
Voters to decide future of city referendum process
Local News, News
Voters to decide future of city referendum process
By Michael Williamson 
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The key local issue for Marysville voters next month will be the proposed amendment to the city’s charter. The measure going before residents on Nov. 3 is an effort to keep the signature threshold for...
Triad uses data to target student learning gaps
Education, News
Triad uses data to target student learning gaps
By Kyle Meddles 
October 22, 2026
District officials at Triad are using data to help identify barriers to student growth as part of a continued effort to improve student achievement. The 2025-2026 state report card from the Ohio Depar...
Football players of week named
Sports
Football players of week named
By Tim Miller 
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The Journal-Tribune has named its players of the week for the ninth week of the regular season. Marysville: sophomore quarterback AJ Shroyer picked up 74 yards rushing on 14 carries during the Monarch...
FHS will face more of running offense this year against WJ
Sports
Carson Shope (2) and Connor Bjorkgren (23) bring down a West Liberty-Salem ball carrier. The Panthers will finish their season at West Jefferson on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS will face more of running offense this year against WJ
By Tim Miller 
October 21, 2026
Boosted by victories the last two weeks, Fairbanks’ football team will take a 3-6 record on the road to West Jefferson (8-1) for the regular season finale. The Panthers will face a different type of o...
Monarchs will conclude 2026 grid season Friday at Hilliard Darby
Sports
Marysville’s Mamour Saidy (3) is among the defenders who are converging on an Olentangy Berlin ball carrier. The Monarchs will close out the 2026 season at Hilliard Darby on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarchs will conclude 2026 grid season Friday at Hilliard Darby
By Tim Miller 
October 21, 2026
Marysville’s varsity football team will close out the 2026 regular season by traveling to Hilliard Darby on Friday. The Panthers will line up in the Wing T and use a power running game. “They want to ...