Columns/Editorials

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...

Many local residents have had a lot of free time on their hands with the stay-at-home order issued by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor’s edict may be an atte...

As the coronavirus pandemic has unfolded, I’ve thought a lot about Dr. Amy Acton’s frequent reminder that “not all heroes wear capes.” Her constant recognition of everyday people has also made me cons...

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...

What a week of news … and the month isn’t over yet. Over the last 100 years, there have only been a few times when news that will be most talked about the rest of the year happened so early on. Ohio G...

“Time has a way of slowing down and speeding up, depending on how it feels.” -Author Carol Lynch Williams I can tell you with great certainty that I have lost all concept of time since the coronavirus...

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 oldest son, Jonah, just turned 14. He is absolutely convinced he knows everything. As part of that, he thinks he knows everything about me. It is true, over the last 14 years, I have likely spent m...

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...

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 I first started in this business 30 years ago, the first thing I put on before heading out to cover any civic board meeting was a scowl. I didn’t smile at anyone and rarely exchanged pleasantries...

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...

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...

As I meet more and more people in the local community, one thing stands out: people are proud to call Union County home. Naturally, many of our residents are also deeply invested in what’s happening 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...

I have often said that Marysville has one of the best city staffs I have ever seen — from the city manager to the summer worker who took time to explain exactly what he was doing in the park, why he w...

Quality affordable housing is a topic that has been widely talked about in this community, as well as others throughout the state. County property taxes are at an all time high, leaving some residents...

With Sunday’s Super Bowl completed, the football season in the U.S. officially comes to an end. Throughout the past six months, we have watched many football games, either in person or on television. ...

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...

We often buffalo younger generations with tales about how much tougher things used to be. Before all the modern marvels were invented, life in general was definitely different and tasks were more time...

Pictured above is the cigar lighter from Earl Chiesa’s soda fountain. (Photo submitted) Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysvill...

With the Super Bowl this weekend, football will be on the minds of many around the country. Some will be watching the big game even though their team isn’t on the field. The National Football League i...

As a young person, I don’t remember a time before modern technology shaped the ways we interact. I do, however, often wonder what’s to come and whether we’re moving in a positive direction. Fueled by ...

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...

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 is clear that many people like the Journal-Tribune Facebook page. We get a lot of visitors. We get plenty of views for most stories and many stories get a good number of comments and some shares. T...

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 amazing what a community can get used to. The Journal-Tribune recently looked back at the last decade in local news. We looked at the top 10 ranked stories of each year back to 2010 and ran a sto...

December is birthday month for my family. All within a couple weeks, we celebrate birthdays for my grandma, dad, cousin, aunt and our dog. I know it sounds silly to some, if not ridiculous, to even kn...

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...