Columns/Editorials
September 8, 2025

County in a position to provide tax relief

By From JT Staff Reports 

Commissioner Tom McCarthy recently spoke up about tax relief ideas at the regular county commissioners meeting-which is much needed.

He talked about the state budget and wanting to wait to see what Ohio lawmakers do, although he did disagree with the idea of eliminating property tax, which some legis...

Columns/Editorials
Surely we have to be better than this
By Michael Williamson 
September 29, 2025
In troubled times, I turn to the past. Through history and through art, I find a kind of wisdom and foresight that can usually tell us something about ourselves and maybe how to go forward. Whether it...
Columns/Editorials
FM radio brings character to trips
By Kyle Meddles 
September 23, 2025
With news headlines dominated by divisive topics and overwhelming negativity, I wanted to detach and talk about a little piece of Americana that still exists in many corners of the country. A few year...
Columns/Editorials
I’ve got gnus for you
By Chad Williamson 
September 15, 2025
Sometimes when I write a column, I dig down into a local or national issue, trying to reason it out on the page. The goal being that whether the reader agrees or disagrees, they will think deeply abou...
Other news
Career event for area students planned
Local News, News
Career event for area students planned
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 9, 2025
Union County is celebrating manufacturing month with the third annual Crafted in Union County, a hands-on career exploration event designed to connect local high school seniors with the county’s manuf...
Civil War family will be Voice from the Stone
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Civil War family will be Voice from the Stone
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 9, 2025
Veterans Day, in November, reminds citizens of all veterans who have served or are serving. The Veterans Remembrance Committee has set a date for the Veterans Day Program, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. on the Cou...
Pigkins Pickers turn in solid week of predictions
Sports
Pigkins Pickers turn in solid week of predictions
October 9, 2025
It was a pretty good week for the Pigskin Pickers. Sports editor Tim Miller, managing editor Chad Williamson and publisher Kevin Behrens did not lose a single game. Reporter Jack Christian and sports ...
NU gridders hope to add to CBC win total
Sports
North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) fires the ball downfield while Brycen Delawder (44) prepares to block. The Wildcats will travel to Northwestern Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
NU gridders hope to add to CBC win total
By Bob Putman 
October 9, 2025
The first two weeks of Central Buckeye Conference play in the Mad River Division have gone pretty much as North Union head coach Nick Hajjar expected. “Our side of the league has really good coaches, ...
Marysville volleyball squad drops match to Olentangy Berlin
Sports
Annabelle Clair (14) of Marysville blasts the ball over the net against Olentangy Berlin. The Lady Monarchs dropped the match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Marysville volleyball squad drops match to Olentangy Berlin
By Tim Miller 
October 9, 2025
Marysville’s varsity volleyball record slipped to .500 (10-10) with a three-set loss on Senior Night. The Lady Monarchs, who are 3-6 in the Cardinal Division of the Ohio Capital Conference, dropped a ...