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Columns/Editorials

Columns/Editorials
The Way It Was – The cistern
By Bill Boyd 
December 20, 2024
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...
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Columns/Editorials
A Word To The Wise – You can’t print that
By Chad Williamson 
December 13, 2024
If you are reading this column, know that I appreciate you. -I appreciate your support of local journalism in a climate where small town are losing their newspapers. -I appreciate that you, a consumer...
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Columns/Editorials
The Way It Was – The painters
By Bill Boyd 
December 13, 2024
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...
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Mike Drops – Holiday shopping trips take planning
By Michael Williamson 
December 6, 2024
Holiday traditions are a peculiar thing. Some of them we keep, some of them we don’t. In some cases, we keep traditions that are impossible to maintain but we do it anyway. Going Christmas shopping as...
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The Way it Was – Black marks
By Bill Boyd 
December 6, 2024
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...
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The Way It Was – The rock garden
By Bill Boyd 
November 30, 2024
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...
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an editorial – Appreciate what you have, while you have it
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 26, 2024
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the year, be appreciative with all that has happened, and prepare for 2025. We want to give thanks to all of our advertisers, subscribers and readers who support u...
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an editorial – New direction welcomed by staff and community
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 26, 2024
“I’ll get you my pretty and your little dog Toto too” is one of the more famous quotes from The Wizard of Oz directed by Victor Fleming in 1939. When the Wicked Witch of the East, portrayed by actress...
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The Way It Was – Roll your own
By Bill Boyd 
November 22, 2024
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...
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Feed your head – Dude, what’s in your car?
By Kyle Meddles 
November 15, 2024
I have only driven two cars that I called mine, my late grandfather’s 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS and a 2008 Mazda6, which is the one I drive today. My grandpa’s Monte Carlo was a beast to drive. It...
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The Way It Was – The caddie
By Bill Boyd 
November 15, 2024
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...
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an editorial – Television campaign advertising creates a negative impact
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 15, 2024
One of the more unusual presidential elections has just concluded with Donald Trump declared the winner. While that result will bring a smile to the faces of many voters, it will no doubt cause deep c...
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The Way It Was – A button problem
By Bill Boyd 
November 8, 2024
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...
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an editorial – Roy Heflin’s death creates a void
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 8, 2024
The sudden death of Roy Heflin, 66, this past Saturday evening leaves a void for many in Marysville and Union County, and frankly throughout central Ohio. He was the owner of Heflin Caterers, a food p...
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A Word To The Wise – The most famous picture I ever took
By Chad Williamson 
November 1, 2024
In 30-plus years at this newspaper I’ve taken countless photographs. Some were good. Some were bad. Some were out of focus. I’ve shot football games and I’ve shot parades. I’ve shot children and I’ve ...
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The Way It Was – Christmas caroling
By Bill Boyd 
November 1, 2024
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...
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an editorial – School levy a double-edged sword
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 25, 2024
The Ohio State football team recently lost to Oregon and head coach Ryan Day came under fire. Many supporters wanted him fired for losing that big game but others said they think the loss has created ...
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The Way It Was – The stall
By Bill Boyd 
October 25, 2024
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...
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Mike Drops – Dracula through the cinematic ages
By Michael Williamson 
October 18, 2024
In a couple months, movie theaters will show the new remake of the film Nosferatu and in honor of that planned release, plus the fact that we’re deep into October, it seems a good time to revisit some...
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The Way It Was – Playing pool
By Bill Boyd 
October 18, 2024
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...
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Good to Hear – Campaign signs join misinformation party
By Mac Cordell 
October 11, 2024
The one thing both parties in Ohio can apparently agree on is that they know they shoud at least claim that they believe Gerrymandering is wrong and needs stopped. This election cycle, Ohioans will vo...
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Columns/Editorials
The Way It Was – Bob
By Bill Boyd 
October 11, 2024
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...
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Feed your head – Writing origins and the pneumonia incident
By Kyle Meddles 
October 4, 2024
Hello J-T readers, my name is Kyle Meddles. I know I cropped up in the paper about seven months ago and have yet to introduce myself, so here we go. I grew up in Marysville and have lived here my whol...
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The Way It Was – Pizza memories
By Bill Boyd 
October 4, 2024
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...
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an editorial – JT proud of its carriers
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 4, 2024
Saturday, Oct. 12, is Newspaper Carrier Day, a time to honor those who perform the critical role of delivering the newspaper to their subscribers. It is celebrated each year in conjunction with Nation...
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A Word To The Wise – Weed the people…..
By Chad Williamson 
September 27, 2024
Members of Marysville City Council must be high. Council is pushing forward with a plan to outlaw marijuana dispensaries in the city, a move that makes total sense if you live the 1930s. The winds of ...
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The Way It Was – Bible School
By Bill Boyd 
September 27, 2024
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...
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an editorial – J-T speaks before Congress on behalf of newspaper industry
Columns/Editorials
Jim Jordan, second, from left, listens as members of Congress hear testimony about pharmaceutical pricing. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
an editorial – J-T speaks before Congress on behalf of newspaper industry
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 20, 2024
Washington DC is one city in United States that has the past, present and future going on all at the same time. We say that because just walking around the area you can see historical buildings and st...
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The Way It Was – My paper route
By Bill Boyd 
September 20, 2024
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...
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Mike Drops – Candidates described different countries
By Michael Williamson 
September 13, 2024
I watched the presidential debate Tuesday night and I came out the same way I went in: not a fan of either candidate. Something I did learn, however, is we live in (at least) two completely different ...
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