Columns/Editorials

I have often said that Marysville has one of the best city staffs I have ever seen — from the city manager to the summer worker who took time to explain exactly what he was doing in the park, why he w...

Quality affordable housing is a topic that has been widely talked about in this community, as well as others throughout the state. County property taxes are at an all time high, leaving some residents...

With Sunday’s Super Bowl completed, the football season in the U.S. officially comes to an end. Throughout the past six months, we have watched many football games, either in person or on television. ...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

We often buffalo younger generations with tales about how much tougher things used to be. Before all the modern marvels were invented, life in general was definitely different and tasks were more time...

Pictured above is the cigar lighter from Earl Chiesa’s soda fountain. (Photo submitted) Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysvill...

With the Super Bowl this weekend, football will be on the minds of many around the country. Some will be watching the big game even though their team isn’t on the field. The National Football League i...

As a young person, I don’t remember a time before modern technology shaped the ways we interact. I do, however, often wonder what’s to come and whether we’re moving in a positive direction. Fueled by ...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

It is clear that many people like the Journal-Tribune Facebook page. We get a lot of visitors. We get plenty of views for most stories and many stories get a good number of comments and some shares. T...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

It’s amazing what a community can get used to. The Journal-Tribune recently looked back at the last decade in local news. We looked at the top 10 ranked stories of each year back to 2010 and ran a sto...

December is birthday month for my family. All within a couple weeks, we celebrate birthdays for my grandma, dad, cousin, aunt and our dog. I know it sounds silly to some, if not ridiculous, to even kn...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

Where do we go from here? In 2019 the foundation was laid locally for future development. Union County, the City of Marysville, Memorial Health and Marysville Schools all recognized that growth is goi...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

As a matter of full disclosure, I have a couple of biases in this column. First, I do not like Donald Trump. I appreciate many of his policies, even the ones I don’t agree with, because I appreciate t...

In looking around the globe, we see a world in turmoil. Warring continues in many areas of the Middle East, North Korea is threatening again with renewed rocket launches, Great Britain’s exit from the...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

E-sports is on the rise and a pro league has been created so kids of all ages and even adults can compete against each other. This summer, a newly created E-sports tournament finished with a 16-year-o...

At some point in my life, the thrill of the hunt left me. I remember in middle school I couldn’t wait to get a hunting license. A lot of my friends were hunters and, in the haze of young bravado, it s...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

With Thanksgiving wrapped up and Black Friday in full swing, many Ohioans and football fans are ready for the next holiday - rivalry week. As an OSU graduate, it’s probably not surprising that many of...

The Thanksgiving holiday is a kickoff to the Christmas season allowing time to be with family and friends while appreciating those around you. Today’s Journal-Tribune holiday gift guide is one of the ...

We are moving into a time of year when there can be a lot of stress. Often times, that stress is caused by good things — good intentions, expectations, even time with loved ones. But while families ar...

Editor’s note: This is another column in Bill Boyd’s new series, “The Way It Was,” about growing up in Marysville. Bill continues to work with the Union County Historical Society to obtain information...

Be on the lookout, or rather keep your ears open, for anyone under 30 who might hit you with the phrase “OK Boomer.” They are not calling you by a new, cute nickname. Also, they have absolutely no int...