Tuesday is the Fourth of July holiday, marking the 241st birthday of America. and the people they represent. Happy Fourth of July!

Trip to Progressive Field for Indians game was great birthday/Father’s Day gift My daughter Wendy is always very thoughtful when it comes to purchasing Christmas, birthday or Mother’s or Father’s Day ...

Editor’s note: This is the 91st of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

Columbus is now officially a safe haven for immigrants, no matter whether they are in the country legally or illegally. A few weeks ago, the Columbus Council passed an ordinance putting Mayor Andrew G...

Thoughts on 2017 summer construction Ecclesiastes 1:9 - What has been will be again. What has been done will be done again. There is nothing new under the sun. I couldn’t help but think of this phrase...

It was only a matter of time before the hatred that permeates this country escalated again into violence, this time in the nation’s capital. On Wednesday, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, the third ...

Editor’s note: This is the 90th of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

An Ohio fishing paradise is only short drive away Imagine a body of water that seems like it hasn’t been touched by another angler. A pond that just emerges from the trees as if it is a mirage and loo...

A marathon effort As remarkable as the human body is, the human mind and spirit are infinitely greater. Several weeks ago I woke up in the middle of the night to watch live as a trio of runners tried ...

Editor’s note: This is the 89th of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

Former FBI director James Comey testified Thursday in a much-anticipated hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Honestly, It is sad all this fanfare went on like a circus so TV stations cou...

Editor’s note: This is the 88th of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

The following article, titled “Marysville - A Fine Small Town,” was published in the March 16, 1960 edition of the Marysville Journal-Tribune:

A tale of two blunders With the events that have happened to President Donald Trump this week, including self-inflicted incidents, it’s evident how much the media’s and public’s biases are unwavering....

Emoji movie coming - Hollywood out of ideas Imagine walking into a movie theater and watching the opening credits for a movie about words.

Editor’s note: This is the 87th of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

Behavior at softball contest not good example of sportsmanship I’ve never used this column to make excuses for a local team losing a ball game and I’m not going to start now.

With the end of May nearing, a busy time is on tap for the next few weeks.

Editor’s note: This is the 86th of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

Logan County’s $10 million home During a gathering of friends a few weeks ago, a guy made a remark that stopped all other conversation.

When information access meets politics If you’ve been on the internet for the last two weeks, then you’re probably familiar with the internet outrage behind what television personality Bill Nye has do...

Editor’s note: This is the 85th of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

Sunday is Mother’s Day, and although it is not a national holiday, it is a very important day of remembrance and is on the calendar each year to remind everyone of its observance. It is a special day ...

Remembering Dan Stillings ... a great coach, an even better friend I lost a good friend over the weekend with the passing of Dan Stillings.

Monday marked the observance of both May Day and Law Day. The origin of May Day goes back centuries, whereas Law Day has a much more recent beginning. Both are celebrated on May 1.

Editor’s note: This is the 84th of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

Editor’s note: This is the 83rd of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

Blaming the   video is unfair A recent murder, recorded and uploaded to Facebook, has the country once again linking the rise in technology with the downfall of humanity.

Editor’s note: This is the 82nd of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...

Editor’s note: This is the 81st of a series about growing up in Marysville during the late 1930s and the 1940s written by Bill Boyd. Each article is a snapshot of the people, businesses and activities...