Easing back-to-school anxiety
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, News
August 25, 2026
Students and families gather near a school bus during Marysville Schools' First Time Rider event earlier this month at IMPACT Stadium. The event gives children who are new to bus transportation a chance to take a short ride, learn about bus safety and meet their driver before the first day of school. (Photo submitted)

Easing back-to-school anxiety

A variety of activities help calm the first-day jitters at Marysville

By Chad Williamson 

For students, the first day of school can mean a new building, a new bus, a locker combination that won’t cooperate or simply a hallway filled with unfamiliar faces.

Marysville school officials are trying to take some of the anxiety out of those experiences, while building on the sense of community...

Jordan elected to lead House Republicans
Local News, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 13, 2026
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, in the blue shirt, speaks with reporters during one of his annual visits to the Marysville Journal-Tribune newsroom. The Ohio Republican was elected Tuesday to serve as House min...
Raymond replacement
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
Above is a proposal for a possible site plan for a new Raymond Elementary School. This design option features two single-story classroom wings. (Photo submitted)
New plan calls for complete rebuild of outlying elementary
By Chad Williamson 
November 13, 2026
Raymond Elementary School will be completely demolished and replaced with a new building under the latest version of Marysville Schools’ facilities plan, a significant departure from earlier proposals...
Never too early
Local News, News
By Michael Williamson 
November 12, 2026
Some say decorating for Christmas in November is premature. Not the residents of this home on East Sixth Street. Drivers passing by the house will notice a large array of holiday-themed inflatables as...
Panthers advance to state title match
Sports
By Josh Kaeser 
November 13, 2026
Fairbanks’ Kaylor Bowsher (12) celebrates after he scores the match-winning goal Wednesday evening against Xenia Legacy Christian. The Panthers won the Division V state semifinal match 4-3 in double o...
Jordan elected to lead House Republicans
Local News, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 13, 2026
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, in the blue shirt, speaks with reporters during one of his annual visits to the Marysville Journal-Tribune newsroom. The Ohio Republican was elected Tuesday to serve as House min...
Raymond replacement
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
Above is a proposal for a possible site plan for a new Raymond Elementary School. This design option features two single-story classroom wings. (Photo submitted)
New plan calls for complete rebuild of outlying elementary
By Chad Williamson 
November 13, 2026
Raymond Elementary School will be completely demolished and replaced with a new building under the latest version of Marysville Schools’ facilities plan, a significant departure from earlier proposals...
Pigskin Pickers remain in tight race for season
Columns/Editorials
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 12, 2026
Managing editor Chad Williamson posted the best week of the Pigskin Pickers. There were several AP Top 25 games that proved to be interesting or disastrous, depending on your point of view. Williamson...