Columns/Editorials

As Father’s Day approaches, I’ve been trying to think of a story that represents all our fathers do for us. Naturally, it couldn’t be too sentimental or gushy but I think one memory from my childhood ...

Have people gone crazy? It would seem so to hear some citizens and even politicians and officeholders espouse the proposal to defund and disband law enforcement departments. This madness is the result...

At this point, all of the local high schools have held graduation ceremonies to send well trained minds out into the world. The amount of knowledge a current high school graduate absorbs - not to ment...

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 been three months since Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine halted the Arnold Classic that was to be held March 6 in Columbus. Even though the event would have brought in more than $50 million for the City of ...

I don’t often narrow my focus to a certain segment of our readers, but today, I feel compelled to write to those of you who identify as followers of Christ. We have to be better. The Book of John deta...

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...

Last week, the Marysville Schools announced cuts to employees pay in response to a loss in revenue the district is facing. The biggest loss comes from the $1 million that Gov. Mike DeWine is cutting f...

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...

High school classes of 2020 have endured a lot. Their last year in high school was cut short due to the coronavirus that also caused cancellation of the spring sports season and changed graduation cer...

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...

Through the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, many lives have been tragically and unfairly cut short. Whether a family member or loved one, or even a favorite actor or musician, each of us have been to...

For the past several months, the nation and the world have been dealing with the devastating crisis created by COVID-19. This horrible virus has swept across the globe with unprecedented speed reporte...

What a weird primary election cycle. One thing that was not unusual was that the northern part of Union County decided the election. That has been true for quite a while when it comes to county race. ...

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...

At this point everyone has heard about the Murder Hornet. Also known as the Asian Giant Hornet, they can grow to be two inches long, have an intensely painful sting and can decimate honeybee populatio...

Editor’s note: In this week’s column, Bill Boyd writes about his memories of Forrest “Shade” Watkins. Shade worked for the Union County Journal and Marysville Journal-Tribune for 42 years. He was a 19...

Those of you who know me, know I am a sports fan. I have used this column to talk about running, hockey, baseball, football, the Olympics, basketball, etc. I even suggested a regular boxing column 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...

A few weeks ago, President Donald Trump made a comment about the effort to fight the coronavirus pandemic that caught my attention. He said that the cure should not be worse than the virus, itself. To...

During the Stay at Home order, I’ve seen lots of social media posts from family members joking about how difficult it is to be stuck with each other. Maybe it’s because we’re all stir-crazy or we’re j...

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...

In the fight against the coronavirus, I have to say that through all of the sacrifices that are being made, both in finances and freedoms, I believe the grieving population in the country is bearing t...

These are certainly challenging times for each and every one of us. While those challenges will be somewhat different for each, the outcome we seek is the same: a return to our normal lives. Over the ...

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...

The coronavirus has taken its toll on the local economy as many businesses are closed while others have employees working from home. There are many who wonder how and why anyone is still working under...

The weekend before Easter is typically a time for egg hunts and photos with the Easter Bunny. I love those photos and honestly, the more awkward the better. Recently some folks in the office and I wer...

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...