Columns/Editorials
September 23, 2026

Feed your head: ‘Squatch out – Bigfoot sighting has me vexed

By Kyle Meddles 

Is anyone else still thinking about that Bigfoot sighting in Marysville a month ago?

As a self-proclaimed cryptozoologist (a person who studies cryptids), I most certainly am.

It’s no secret that I have a fascination with cryptids. I wear it proudly; no, literally, I own both Bigfoot and Loch Ness M...

Williamson, Miller tied once again at top of Pickers
Columns/Editorials
Williamson, Miller tied once again at top of Pickers
By Tim Miller 
September 17, 2026
There is another stalemate at the top of the Pigskin Pickers race. Managing editor Chad Williamson and sports editor Tim Miller have matching 26-7 records through four weeks of the season. Williamson ...
Miller has perfect Pigskin Pickers week
Columns/Editorials
Miller has perfect Pigskin Pickers week
By Tim Miller 
September 11, 2026
Sports editor Tim Miller breezed through last week’s Pigskin Pickers games with an 11-0 record. He benefitted from close games won by Ole Miss and SMU. Miller stands at 20-3 for the season. Managing e...
Columns/Editorials
A Word to the Wise: Teen fashion in the ’80s – at least we tried
By Chad Williamson 
September 3, 2026
As teens return to class, I’m left wondering if true back-to-school clothes shopping for high schoolers is the event it used to be. I would say it isn’t, for two reasons. The first reason revolves aro...
Other news
Pool incident suspect ruled incompetent
Court News, Local News, News
Pool incident suspect ruled incompetent
By Kyle Meddles 
September 23, 2026
The man arrested for exposing himself to a teen at the Marysville Municipal Pool in July was found incompetent to stand trial after a court hearing on Tuesday. Namon Joshua IV, 43, of Delaware, was ch...
Monarchs start second half of 2026 season with Homecoming contest against Dublin Jerome
Sports
Marysville’s Griffen Beery (28) picks up yardage against Upper Arlington.The Monarchs will host Dublin Jerome for Homecoming on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarchs start second half of 2026 season with Homecoming contest against Dublin Jerome
By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2026
The Marysville High School football team (2-3) will begin the second half of the 2026 season when its hosts Dublin Jerome (1-4) on Friday. The contest against the Celtics will be MHS’ Homecoming game....
Grid players of the week named
Sports
Grid players of the week named
By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2026
The Journal-Tribune has named its football players of the week as the 2026 regular season reached its midway point. Senior linebacker Carter Dunn has earned the honor for Marysville. Dunn made a numbe...
Ben Logan gridders top Tecumseh
Sports
Ben Logan gridders top Tecumseh
By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2026
Benjamin Logan’s varsity football team reached the midway point of the 2026 regular season with a 35-6 verdict over Tecumseh. The Raiders improved to 3-2 with the victory. Jordan Pender led Benjamin L...
J. Alder spikers drop first match of 2026 season to B. Watterson
Sports
J. Alder spikers drop first match of 2026 season to B. Watterson
By Tim Miller 
September 23, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s 13-match volleyball winning streak was snapped by Columbus Bishop Watterson. The Lady Pioneers fell 19-25, 25-21, 16-25, 17-25 to slip to 13-1 for the season. Petyon Hanna recorded 11...
Ben Logan cheerleaders compete
Sports
Ben Logan cheerleaders compete
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 23, 2026
The Benjamin Logan competition cheer team traveled to Covington High School to compete in its first event of the 2026 season. Nine schools competed in the game day building division and the team place...