Columns/Editorials

March 5, 2021

an editorial – Electric cars are nothing new

By From JT Staff Reports

Electric cars have been in the news recently.
Several automakers are producing them. Volvo recently announced that it will quit making gas-powered vehicles by 2030. That may sound like a long way off, but its less than nine years.
Marysville has made preliminary moves to plan for the new type of car ...

Columns/Editorials

Feed your head – Arriving at my wits’ end

By Kyle Meddles

June 28, 2025

Have you ever been at your wits’ end with something? According to the Cambridge Dictionary, one who is at their wits’ end is “so worried, confused, or annoyed that (they) do not know what to do next.”...

Columns/Editorials

an editorial – Volunteers needed to save MHS Alumni Association

June 28, 2025

It was quite dismaying to learn that after nearly 150 years, the Marysville High School Alumni Association will be disbanded Aug. 1 unless some miracle occurs between now and then. The Marysville Jour...

Columns/Editorials

Mike Drops – The long, strange road to 200 episodes

By Michael Williamson

June 21, 2025

I first recorded audio for a podcast my senior year in high school, nearly 20 years ago. Since then, I’ve recorded a lot of podcasts from silly, comedy shows with friends, to shows about movies and po...

Local News, News

Fireworks safety tips offered

By Kyle Meddles

July 2, 2025

With Independence Day celebrations kicking off for the Fourth of July this weekend, Marysville first responders offer their perspectives on fireworks and discuss how to enjoy the holiday safely. Ohio ...

Local News, News

Timberview development hits a stall

By Michael Williamson

July 2, 2025

The new development being proposed for Timberview Golf Course has hit a roadblock. At the Tuesday evening meeting of the Marysville Planning Commission, board members voted to table a decision on the ...

Freshmen were key members of another successful Marysville softball squad

Sports

Marysville softball freshmen Lexi Hakola (left) and Brie Jennings played vital roles during the Lady Monarchs’ run to another Division I district title. Both respectively started at first base and in the outfield during the 2025 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Freshmen were key members of another successful Marysville softball squad

By Tim Miller

July 2, 2025

Making the switch from middle school sports to the high school level can be a very big adjustment for any athlete. Going from the younger age group to earning a spot on a varsity roster is quite an ac...

Sports

Dawson Griner, representing Fairbanks, follows through after teeing off on Hole 16 at Blues Creek Golf Course during a Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association event. Results will be available in the weekend edition of the Journal-Tribune. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Golfers compete at Blues Creek

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 2, 2025

News

Marysville Officer Eric Collier coaches a local kid during a friendly kickball outing between local law enforcement and youth from the area. Below are a series of photos that were taken Wednesday morning at Eljer Park. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Cops vs Kids: Kickball Classic

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 2, 2025

Local News, News

Traffic calming features, known as bump-outs, shown here in a proposed design at the intersection of Walnut Street and East Fifth Street, are part of a series of potential upgrades the city is considering. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Eyeing the future of Fifth Street

Residents pour over potential plans for city artery

By Michael Williamson

July 1, 2025

Changes are coming to East Fifth Street in Marysville in the coming years and officials are hoping to hear more from residents about what’s being considered for the roadway project. The city held an o...