Columns/Editorials

June 16, 2023

Good to Hear – LaRose flip flops on August elections

By Mac Cordell

“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 manipulatively put issues on the ballot in August because they know fewer Ohioans are paying attention. As a ...

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...

Local News, News

Large slate of candidates file across county

By Michael Williamson

August 8, 2025

Union County voters may see a few more names on the ballot hoping to fill vacant office seats this fall. The filing deadline for the November election passed this week and officials with the Union Cou...

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Jerome Township officials act on vendor complaints

By Jack Christian

August 8, 2025

Jerome Township officials implemented a new regulation for transient vendors as residents' complaints pile up. Eric Snowden, Jerome’s Zoning Inspector, spoke Tuesday at the board meeting about the ris...

Sports

NU golfers split matches

By Bob Putman

August 8, 2025

The North Union boys golf team split a pair of matches against Northwestern on Wednesday at Timberview. The varsity team lost 150-154. Ethan Monroe led the Wildcats with a 36 and was followed by Alex ...

Marysville boys golfers host annual invitational

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Evan Reynard (left) and Marysville’s James Hackworth are pictured competing in the annual Marysville Invitational. The event was held at Darby Creek. JA placed sixth as a team, while the Monarchs were 13th. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)

Marysville boys golfers host annual invitational

By Tim Miller

August 8, 2025

A pair of local high school boys golf teams competed in the recent Marysville Invitational. The event was held at Darby Creek. Jonathan Alder placed the highest among the two local squads. The Pioneer...

MHS girls soccer team edges Warhawks in scrimmage

Sports

Marysville’s Alex Eich (13) dribbles closer to the goal before scoring against Westerville Central in a preseason scrimmage. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

MHS girls soccer team edges Warhawks in scrimmage

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 8, 2025

Marysville’s girls soccer program showed a glimpse of what the 2025 season could look like earlier this week. The Lady Monarchs were excited to get onto the field for their first preseason scrimmage w...

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Memorial creates sexual assault exam program

Victims will no longer have to travel for forensic exams

By From JT Staff Reports

August 8, 2025

Editor’s note: The following story is supplied by Memorial Health. ––– Memorial Hospital has established a new Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program, providing a vital service for survivors of ...