Editor’s note: This is the 93rd of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

Monster of the deep in Richwood Lake Fishing stories, every angler can recall a time or fish that was something to tell their friends about. Myself, I have numerous fishing stories, but the one that I...

Coffee beanie baby I like coffee. Strike that, I love coffee. It is the best reason I can think of to go to sleep at night — this knowledge that I will have coffee when I wake. I have a 38-ounce mug, ...

Editor’s note: This is the 93rd of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

CNN reporter went to far The role of the journalist, a member of the fourth estate of society, is to act as the gatekeeper of information to the public, a watchdog against the actions of ruthless gove...

Crossing my first generational gap I had a realization the other day that I didn’t think other 25-year-olds received: I don’t really know what’s considered “cool” anymore. To be clear, I’d been rampin...

With the onset of summer and all the attention on the lakes and ponds for bluegill and bass in the area, anglers forget that the state’s largest spring-fed trout stream is just a county away and is bu...

Editor’s note: This is the 92nd of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

Tuesday is the Fourth of July holiday, marking the 241st birthday of America. and the people they represent. Happy Fourth of July!

Trip to Progressive Field for Indians game was great birthday/Father’s Day gift My daughter Wendy is always very thoughtful when it comes to purchasing Christmas, birthday or Mother’s or Father’s Day ...

Editor’s note: This is the 91st of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

Columbus is now officially a safe haven for immigrants, no matter whether they are in the country legally or illegally. A few weeks ago, the Columbus Council passed an ordinance putting Mayor Andrew G...

Thoughts on 2017 summer construction Ecclesiastes 1:9 - What has been will be again. What has been done will be done again. There is nothing new under the sun. I couldn’t help but think of this phrase...

It was only a matter of time before the hatred that permeates this country escalated again into violence, this time in the nation’s capital. On Wednesday, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, the third ...

Editor’s note: This is the 90th of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

An Ohio fishing paradise is only short drive away Imagine a body of water that seems like it hasn’t been touched by another angler. A pond that just emerges from the trees as if it is a mirage and loo...

A marathon effort As remarkable as the human body is, the human mind and spirit are infinitely greater. Several weeks ago I woke up in the middle of the night to watch live as a trio of runners tried ...

Editor’s note: This is the 89th of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

Former FBI director James Comey testified Thursday in a much-anticipated hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Honestly, It is sad all this fanfare went on like a circus so TV stations cou...

Editor’s note: This is the 88th of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

The following article, titled “Marysville - A Fine Small Town,” was published in the March 16, 1960 edition of the Marysville Journal-Tribune:

A tale of two blunders With the events that have happened to President Donald Trump this week, including self-inflicted incidents, it’s evident how much the media’s and public’s biases are unwavering....

Emoji movie coming - Hollywood out of ideas Imagine walking into a movie theater and watching the opening credits for a movie about words.

Editor’s note: This is the 87th of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

Behavior at softball contest not good example of sportsmanship I’ve never used this column to make excuses for a local team losing a ball game and I’m not going to start now.

With the end of May nearing, a busy time is on tap for the next few weeks.

Editor’s note: This is the 86th of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

Logan County’s $10 million home During a gathering of friends a few weeks ago, a guy made a remark that stopped all other conversation.

When information access meets politics If you’ve been on the internet for the last two weeks, then you’re probably familiar with the internet outrage behind what television personality Bill Nye has do...

Editor’s note: This is the 85th of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...