Columns/Editorials
August 27, 2026

Mike Drops: A good year to go back to the movies

By Michael Williamson 

So far, 2026 has been a pretty decent year for movies.

That hasn’t been my perspective of the movie landscape for the last couple of years, so this year it has been noticeable. I also made it a goal to step up my theater-going in 2026 to see if I could recapture some of the fun I used to have going...

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 
October 8, 2026
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 
October 1, 2026
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...
Other news
North Lewisburg’s vintage Ford reaches the end of the road
News
This 1979 Ford F-250, which has served North Lewisburg for nearly five decades, will soon be headed to the auction block. Originally purchased by the village's fire district, the truck has fewer than 20,000 miles on it. Village council voted Tuesday to sell the vintage pickup through GovDeals with a minimum price of $10,000. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
North Lewisburg’s vintage Ford reaches the end of the road
By Chad Williamson 
October 16, 2026
A pickup truck that has served North Lewisburg for nearly five decades will soon be headed to the auction block, although at least one village council member has mixed feelings about seeing it go. Nor...
Union County Airport receives $720K state grant
Local News, News
Union County Airport receives $720K state grant
By Kyle Meddles 
October 16, 2026
The Union County Airport recently received over $700,000 in state funding to rehab its terminal area. At the regular meeting of the airport authority board on Tuesday, Dave Gotschall, project manager ...
JA, FHS earn top volleyball tourney seeds
Sports
JA, FHS earn top volleyball tourney seeds
By Bob Putman 
October 15, 2026
Jonathan Alder and Fairbanks each received a top seed as the Central District held its volleyball tournament drawing. The Lady Pioneers (20-2) were at the top of the Division IV bracket and will open ...
Local football teams still in line for playoff berths
Sports
Local football teams still in line for playoff berths
By Tim Miller 
October 15, 2026
A pair of local high school football teams remain in pretty good shape for the 2026 state playoffs. Jonathan Alder (6-2) and North Union (6-2) are respectively ranked fifth and 11th in their divisions...
Marysville Monarchs will host Olentangy Berlin in final home game of 2026 season
Sports
Marysville’s Gage Henry (13) blocks a Thomas Worthington field goal attempt during an MHS victory over the Cardinals. The Monarchs will host Olentangy Berlin on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Marysville Monarchs will host Olentangy Berlin in final home game of 2026 season
By Tim Miller 
October 15, 2026
That huge sigh of relief people may have heard last Friday evening could have been from the Marysville High School football team. The Monarchs (3-5) rallied past Thomas Worthington to snap a four-game...