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...

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...

With Thanksgiving wrapped up and Black Friday in full swing, many Ohioans and football fans are ready for the next holiday - rivalry week. As an OSU graduate, it’s probably not surprising that many of...

The Thanksgiving holiday is a kickoff to the Christmas season allowing time to be with family and friends while appreciating those around you. Today’s Journal-Tribune holiday gift guide is one of the ...

We are moving into a time of year when there can be a lot of stress. Often times, that stress is caused by good things — good intentions, expectations, even time with loved ones. But while families ar...

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...

Be on the lookout, or rather keep your ears open, for anyone under 30 who might hit you with the phrase “OK Boomer.” They are not calling you by a new, cute nickname. Also, they have absolutely no int...

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...

The Journal-Tribune’s biggest role in the community has always been and will continue to be as a watchdog over government so local tax payers know how their money is being spent. As new politicians ru...

In every house my family has lived in, there’s been a wooden sign near the front door that says “Home is where the Army sends us.” Below, there’s a string of 10 hearts, each with a different location ...

Next week, voters around Union County will be going to the ballot box on a variety of local candidates and issues. In truth, many votes in the county have already been cast. The new wave of early voti...

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 Marysville School Board took a step forward at last Thursday’s board meeting by adding electronic smoking devices and vaping products to its list of banned items not allowed on school property. At...

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...

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 first week of October is National Newspaper Week and the Journal-Tribune always recognizes our youth carriers with a front page photograph. Monday we published a photo of those who have been a car...

When I went to cover Marysville’s football game last Friday night, I walked into Dublin Coffman Stadium and realized something — I hate Dublin Coffman Stadium. It has nothing to do with the turf, the ...

Last week we published a story about the growth that Jonathan Alder School District is experiencing. The article went in depth about enrollment numbers, but what was particularly interesting was how S...

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 see the term “corruption” in a headline today, your mind might jump to the debate surrounding the Trump impeachment probe. Instead, I’ve been reading similar descriptions over and over regardin...

Article II, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution provides, “The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of,...

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 don’t want to be the latest to bemoan the state of politics, but here I am. For several years it has felt like politics was more about winning than helping. Politics has always been about winning, p...

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...

Earlier this week we published a story about the increase in land values Union County is experiencing. The increase in land values will trigger higher tax bills due in February and our story detailed ...

To anyone who pays attention, it should come as no surprise that the All Ohio Balloon Festival and the Journal-Tribune share some pretty close ties. Newspaper officials stepped in to operate the festi...

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 a world that chants “fake news,” I’m often the odd one out when I advocate for the importance of the press. Between citizen journalists, bloggers, and social media reporters, I can definitely see h...