The rise of a quiet crisis in Ohio: Deaths by suicide among older Ohioans

Guest Column

By Tony Coder

By Tony Coder, Chief Executive Officer, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

At 74, Jerry was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who always prioritized his family’s needs. As he faced mental and physical health challenges, he began to feel like a burden. Believing that his family would be b...

Columns/Editorials

Is growth paying for itself?

By From JT Staff Reports

June 9, 2026

Could future homes in Marysville be mini data centers? Ever heard of Span? It’s a company that is now producing smart panels that use power from houses to add a node to the grid that data centers can ...

Columns/Editorials

Mike Drops: Young filmmakers breathe life into Hollywood

By Michael Williamson

June 9, 2026

If you’ve seen any stories this week about Hollywood or the movie business, you’ve likely seen this one: a couple of young filmmakers with films currently in the theaters have dominated the box office...

Columns/Editorials

Letters to the Editor: Writer addresses wealth inequality

By Jon Miller

June 1, 2026

Dear Editor, Wealth inequality in the United States has reached levels that should concern every American. While millions of working families struggle to afford housing, healthcare, childcare and high...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

Sharp picked as next city manager

By Mike Williamson

June 13, 2026

Kimberly Sharp will be Marysville’s next city manager. Council announced this week that it selected Sharp from a pool of qualified candidates. The decision will be official pending formal approval at ...

News, Plain City, Plain City News

Dispensary eyes Jerome Township

June 13, 2026

Representatives from Ethos Cannabis appeared before the Jerome Township Board of Trustees last week to make the case for allowing a cannabis dispensary in the township, highlighting potential tax reve...

Marysville youth basketball camp attracts large number

Sports

Colin Snyder (34) prepares to advance on defense in order to try and stop Nolan Smith from driving to the hoop. A total of 160 youth participants were involved with the annual Marysville basketball camp this week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville youth basketball camp attracts large number

By Tim Miller

June 12, 2026

Marysville High School boys basketball coach Mark Tinklenberg called it the biggest boys youth hoop camp since he’s been the Monarchs’ boss. “We’ve got 160 campers who are going to be going into grade...

News

Richwood projects funded in state budget

By From JT Staff Reports

June 12, 2026

Several projects in Union County, including two in Richwood, are slated to receive state funding after State Rep. Tracy Richardson voted in support of Ohio’s two-year capital budget bill. The legislat...

News

Marysville companies among Honda supplier award winners

By From JT Staff Reports

June 12, 2026

Two Marysville-based companies were among 37 suppliers recognized by Honda during the automaker’s annual Indirect Procurement Supplier Conference held Wednesday in Dublin. Midwest Logistics Systems re...

News

N.L. joins opposition to rate hike

By From JT Staff Reports

June 12, 2026

North Lewisburg Village Council has approved a resolution opposing a proposed AES Ohio electric distribution rate increase and is asking state regulators to reject the utility’s request. The measure, ...