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...

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...

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 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...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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 ...

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 started college as a business major. The plan was to open a restaurant, but I struggled with the computer stuff. (This will come as no real surprise to anyone that has ever watched me interact with ...

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 was wrapped up in a weighty football scandal many years ago and believe it is time to unburden myself. I got swept up in something that was much larger than myself, a disregard for rules and practic...

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...

This week, Starbucks officially released its fall menu featuring the famed Pumpkin Spice Latte. Even though it’s loaded with too many cloves and is often lackluster in its attempt to present creamy, 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...

I was blessed to play sports — football and track — in a relatively poor school district. We had old uniforms and even older practice uniforms. Many of the practice balls had what could best be descri...

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 love the Olympics and get so excited when they roll around every few years. After a strange mid-pandemic, summer Olympics in Tokyo absent any fans or families, it has been so fun to see the atmosphe...