Columns/Editorials

Despite the ink and paper, few things in the newspaper are black and white. They are largely gray. And in this gray is the toil of reporters and editors across this country. It is one of the aspects I...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

Manicures at the nail salon. Pretzels and lemonade from Auntie Anne’s. Seasonal shopping. Lunch at Friendly’s. This was the mall day itinerary for my mom and her best friend, who we affectionately cal...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

When people are arguing, the loudest statement often comes from the person who doesn’t open their mouth. For example, imagine in the Ukraine/Russia situation if Germany was staying completely silent. ...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

I was always one of those kids that really loved school. Even outside of a classroom setting, I genuinely enjoy learning about new things. Knowing that about myself, it’s interesting to think that I h...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

If you have been to a restaurant in the last few months you know that you need to be patient to order and get your food in a timely manner. One of the major issues facing all areas of business now, ev...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

My friend Bob Cotter died this week at the age of 72. He was quite a man. Top on his list of priorities was his family, religion, education career and loyalty to America. He spent many of his years in...

I treated my younger cousins to a night at the Fantasy of Lights drive-thru light show at Alum Creek on Sunday. As we drove through the state park, my teen-aged cousins said Christmas doesn’t feel lik...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

My son Jonah, 15, and I debate a lot. We argue a fair amount too, but we also debate. Jonah is smarter than I am and a better debater, but he has a fatal flaw — he knows he is smarter. His arrogance w...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

It’s pretty amazing how some songs put a timestamp on your life. For me there are a few songs from when my daughter was young that elicit certain memories, but I think that is pretty normal. There is ...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

Even though voters recently went to the polls to cast their ballots and elect new school board members, the Marysville School District is in need of a replacement again. Amy Powers recently announced ...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

If there is one thing we can all agree that we’re thankful for, it’s food. So, this Thanksgiving weekend, please join me in an ode to Thanksgiving food: Thank you, Thanksgiving meal, for showing me th...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

Thanksgiving is my second favorite holiday after Christmas for many reasons. My grandmother’s fall feast. Pumpkin pie from the local bakery. Laughter at the dinner table. Blessings upon blessings. It’...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

All the police, EMTs and security guards in Houston could not have prevented the situation at the Astroworld music festival last weekend. With nine dead and hundreds injured, people have been quick to...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

English is weird. Any attempt to explain, or even justify, the rules usually ends with participants speechless at best and more likely muttering the four-lettered words. As proof of this, the internet...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

Donna Brazile, a political advisor for the Democrat Party and former chairperson of the Democrat National Committee, frequently talks about what the American people want, but since she is not on the b...

It’s Halloween time, which means there are two ways to celebrate. You either fall into the camp that loves carving pumpkins, apple picking and handing out candy to little trick-or-treaters, or the gro...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...