Columns/Editorials

May 12, 2023

an editorial – Knowing Le Herron was motivating

By From JT Staff Reports

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 continued his commitment and service to the community well after that. His love for his country, f...

Columns/Editorials

Mike Drops – Superman hasn’t changed, but the world has

By Michael Williamson

August 2, 2025

This week, I’ve been thinking about Superman. I went to see the newest movie, directed by James Gunn, over the weekend and had a good time watching it. Despite that good time, I don’t really have much...

Columns/Editorials

A Word To The Wise – The finest beating I ever took

By Chad Williamson

July 26, 2025

Sometimes life deals you a tough lesson in the form of squandered money, a sprained ankle or a lost friendship. Other times it comes in the form of 30 guys in boots kicking your guts out after your bu...

Columns/Editorials

Feed your head – For me, Shark Week rocks

By Kyle Meddles

July 19, 2025

This upcoming week, I encourage everyone to get a bigger boat. Starting this Sunday through Saturday, July 26, is the Discovery Channel’s 37th annual edition of Shark Week, which is filled to the brim...

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Runnin’ down a bone

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 4, 2025

Three-year-old Gracie jaunts across the grass while at the Marysville Bark Park off North Maple Street Monday afternoon. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

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Questions remain about York Township biodigester

By Michael Williamson

August 4, 2025

The biodigester project in York Township is moving along but there may be additional questions about what happens to the gas created by the process when the facility is up and running. Originally pitc...

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Leesburg Township Fire Department staff, pictured from left, assistant fire chief John Cooke, Sabrina Mizer, Daniel Weirick, Cameron Thrasher and Landon Heckel, pose in front of their newly refurbished ambulance outside of the fire department on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Leesburg saves money on ambulance

By Kyle Meddles

August 4, 2025

The Leesburg Township Fire Department, which is part of the Northwestern Joint Fire District, acquired a newly refurbished ambulance truck last week in a move that expedited time constraints and saved...

Sports

North Union boys, girls golfers capture matches

By Bob Putman

August 2, 2025

North Union’s boys golf team upped its record to 2-0 following a 165-184 victory over Springfield Shawnee. Ethan Monroe led the Wildcats with a nine-hole medalist score of 38. Jaxon Jolliff posted a 3...

Fairbanks’ gridiron opener will be played on a Thursday at Ohio Wesleyan University

Sports

Leo Winner (36) of Fairbanks defends as Triad’s Awsom Mitchell catches a pass during a 2024 contest. The Panthers will open their 2025 campaign on Thursday, Aug. 21 with a 7 p.m. kickoff. They will play Colonel Crawford at Ohio Wesleyan University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Fairbanks’ gridiron opener will be played on a Thursday at Ohio Wesleyan University

By Tim Miller

August 2, 2025

The 2025 high school football regular season schedule will begin in Ohio in a little under three weeks. Fairbanks High School’s opener, though, is scheduled to be played a day earlier than most games....

North UnionWildcats once again open official gridiron practices under lights and midnight sky

Sports

North Union co-defensive coordinator Jessie Miller instructs players during a run-fit period at the team’s first official practice of the 2025 season. Miller formerly served as the Wildcats’ head coach. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North UnionWildcats once again open official gridiron practices under lights and midnight sky

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 2, 2025

Some believe that nothing good comes after midnight, but those involved with North Union’s football program beg to differ. While residents of Richwood were fast asleep, the Wildcats brought their ener...