Mike Drops – Location isn’t film industry’s weakness

By Michael Williamson

Last week, President Donald Trump announced he would be putting 100% tariffs on movies made outside the United States. Trump said the industry is dying a “fast death” and that is largely due to efforts “by other nations,” which he considers a national security threat and something that shoul...

Columns/Editorials

an editorial – Tax money should be spent or returned

May 22, 2025

Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) is a standard set by the federal government with regard to retirement accounts. According to the IRS website, the RMD was established in 1974 as the minimum amount ...

Columns/Editorials

A Word To The Wise – Solving the riddle of Raymond

By Chad Williamson

May 10, 2025

After the Marysville school levy failed in November, I was often asked what I thought about the results, or rather, what I thought would change the outcome. My answer was always the same - “they’ve go...

Columns/Editorials

Feed your head – This Mother’s Day – skip the machete

By Kyle Meddles

May 3, 2025

After doing a little bit of mental math, I realized that this is the last column I will have before Mother’s Day on May 11. This holiday is all about celebrating the first woman in life, the person wh...

Local News, News

McCarthy views impact of federal changes

By Michael Williamson

May 27, 2025

One Union County commissioner got a front-row seat to discussions around how changes at the federal level may impact the local level. Commissioner Tom McCarthy recently took a trip to Washington, D.C....

Local News, News

Residents honor fallen soldiers

By Chad Williamson

May 27, 2025

Residents turned out Monday for Memorial Day activities in Marysville under cooler than normal temperatures. Above, a young parade attendee stands as the United States Flag passes by. Below, three air...

News

New member named to Memorial board

By From JT Staff Reports

May 27, 2025

Memorial Health has announced the selection of a new board member, Bob Schwyn. Appointed by the Union County Commissioners and two local judges, Schwyn will fill the unexpired term for the seat former...

Three people injured in U.S. 42 crash involving pair of semis

News, Plain City News

Three people were injured in a three-vehicle crash involving two semi-trucks and a passenger van at the intersection of U.S. 42 and Harriott Road in Jerome Township on Friday morning. The collision occurred when a Chrysler Pacifica attempted to cross the highway and was struck by a northbound semi, triggering a secondary crash with a southbound truck. All drivers were hospitalized and the investigation is ongoing. (Photo submitted)

Three people injured in U.S. 42 crash involving pair of semis

By From JT Staff Reports

May 27, 2025

Three people were injured in a crash in Jerome Township late last week. At approximately 8:18 a.m. on Friday, deputies from the Union County Sheriff’s Office, along with units from the Ohio State High...

Sports

FHS, Triad teams fall in post-season

By Tim Miller

May 27, 2025

Fairbanks’ Division V baseball tournament hopes came to an end with an 8-2 loss at No. 7Grove City Christian. The Panthers, who were the eighth seed, managed six hits. Mason Rausch had two, while othe...

North Union girls place third at district meet

Sports

North Union’s Gabby Lindsey sprints toward the finish line on her way to winning the 400-meter dash at Division II track meet at River Valley. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

North Union girls place third at district meet

By Bob Putman

May 27, 2025

During the season North Union has been developing depth for its girls track team. Those efforts are now paying dividends. One week after winning the Mad River title in the Central Buckeye Conference, ...