Columns/Editorials

Much like 2012, this past May local residents spoke up and voted down a new money initiative for Marysville Schools. Back then, the “feel the pain” idea reared its head when Superintendent Diane Allen...

There is a large group of local men that like to dress as women and parade down the streets of Marysville in front of everyone, trying to make a spectacle of themselves. They wear feather boas, tutus,...

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...

Staying in your “comfort zone” means different things to different people. Some people tend to thrive in chaotic situations and feel perfectly comfortable with the adrenaline rush that comes with some...

I lost a lifelong friend last week. Mike Mackan was two days away from his 80th birthday when he died on Saturday, July 1. He was born and grew up in Marysville. We knew each other from a very early a...

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 year’s Fourth of July Parade in Marysville was the longest I can ever remember. With its usual assortment of marching bands, entries from local organizations and businesses and throngs of youth 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...

Next month, the new film, Oppenheimer, will be released to theaters and it has me thinking something I don’t think often these days: I’m looking forward to going to the movies. As a movie fan, that’s ...

The July Fourth holiday to mark America’s Independence is Tuesday. It is a day to commemorate the founding of our country nearly 250 years ago. For some, it may mean an extra long weekend to celebrate...

Governing through the will of the people is what all local elected officials believe in, right? Is that why The Marysville City Council and Marysville School Board recently held a joint meeting for th...

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...

On a recent trip to the bookstore, I was greeted by the typical, “Hi there! Can I help you find anything?” Before I could even decline, the employee said, “If you’re looking for Colleen Hoover’s books...

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...

“August special elections generate chronically low turnout because voters aren’t expecting an election to occur. This is bad news for the civic health of our state. Interest groups often manipulativel...

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 like babies. Never have. Never will. That declaration is jarring to most people, but I have my reasons. I think most people would say that babies are on the list of their most favorite things,...

Driving through Marysville has become quite a chore in the last several months. Anyone who drives on city streets can attest to that. Now we know that you are going to blame the East Fourth Street clo...

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 grind of daily life, sometimes you forget to do fun, informative or satisfying things that bring you joy or make a memory. One of the things I love to do but rarely get to is visit a museum. Th...

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 am a sucker for a countdown list. You know, the ones on the internet that are just fishing for clicks. I am not really tempted by the quizzes to see what my perfect wine pairing would be or if they ...

Ever wonder what governmental entities talk about behind closed doors during executive sessions? We do all the time. We ask this because we were approached by residents at a recent Marysville City Cou...

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 objects I’ve insisted on toting around between plenty of the states I’ve lived in and apartments I’ve rented since college is a small side table. I’ve used it as a nightstand next to my bed...

One of Marysville’s finest citizens, F. Leon “Le” Herron, Jr., died last Friday at the age of 101. He was CEO and President of O. M. Scott and Sons for many years until his retirement in 1983, but con...

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 around 8 p.m. on Tuesday my phone started buzzing with questions about the results of Marysville’s operating levy. After the results went final at 9 p.m., I was involved in non-stop text conversati...

Could a loss be a good thing? In a season most coaches would tell you they see mistakes made during a set back as an opportunity to correct before the next big competition. The Marysville School levy ...

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...