The price of quality news gathering

By Chad Williamson

One of the biggest issues we struggle with at the Journal-Tribune is that many community members don’t see the value of the news we provide.
People want news. It’s a fact. And despite some claims that social media is killing the traditional media, I would argue that digital sources are actually i...

Columns/Editorials

Mike drops: Movie a celebration of local drug courts

By Michael Williamson

February 16, 2026

Last week, I had the unique opportunity to watch Union County , the feature film set here in Marysville and Logan County, as part of its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. If you’ve read my...

Columns/Editorials

Feed your head: Pulling the plug never easy

By Kyle Meddles

February 16, 2026

I have reported on Richwood Council for the last two years. During that time I have seen many efforts to save the Opera House fall short while we all hear the metaphorical death rattle of the 136-year...

Columns/Editorials

The changing tastes of society

By From JT Staff Reports

February 16, 2026

It’s tax season in the U.S. which occurs annually at this time of the year, but this time people seem to be struggling financially more than normal. The next time you are in the grocery store, just lo...

Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...

“Rules of the game have been changed”

Marysville deals with house bill hammering

By Chad Williamson

February 21, 2026

If the Marysville School District hadn’t passed a levy in May, it’s likely the immediate future of the district would have looked very different. Developments just before and after voters approved a 5...

Local News, News

Bridge work may create detour dilemma

By Michael Williamson

February 21, 2026

Crews are planning to replace the bridge on Route 38 near Burns Road soon but that may cause some issues if drivers use the historic Streng Road Bridge as a detour. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch s...

News, Plain City News

Jerome Trustees discuss pothole equipment purchase

By Jack Christian

February 21, 2026

Jerome Township’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday night for one of its two regularly scheduled monthly meetings. Among the topics was the continued conversation surrounding a potential purchase of a dur...

Education, News, Plain City, ...

Walk-out doesn’t happen

By Michael Williamson

February 20, 2026

There was an increased law enforcement presence but no student walk-out at Jonathan Alder High School Friday afternoon. District officials released a statement Thursday reminding students that demonst...

Local News, News

Ostrander receives $431,545 grant for recreational trail

By From JT Staff Reports

February 20, 2026

The Village of Ostrander has been awarded a $431,545 grant through the Clean Ohio Trails Fund administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to help construct a new recreational trail along ...

JA officials try to get ahead of planned student walk-out

Education, News, Plain City News

A social media post, shown above, encouraging a student walk-out Friday at Jonathan Alder High School began circulating online last week. The post identifies opposition to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency as the reason for the protest. (Graphic submitted)

JA officials try to get ahead of planned student walk-out

By Michael Williamson

February 20, 2026

Ahead of a rumored protest by Jonathan Alder High School students, district officials issued a statement saying that a walk-out could come with severe consequences. The district released the statement...