Columns/Editorials

One of Marysville’s finest citizens, F. Leon “Le” Herron, Jr., died last Friday at the age of 101. He was CEO and President of O. M. Scott and Sons for many years until his retirement in 1983, but con...

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...

At around 8 p.m. on Tuesday my phone started buzzing with questions about the results of Marysville’s operating levy. After the results went final at 9 p.m., I was involved in non-stop text conversati...

Could a loss be a good thing? In a season most coaches would tell you they see mistakes made during a set back as an opportunity to correct before the next big competition. The Marysville School levy ...

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...

Over the past month, residents have been talking about the levy on the May 2 ballot for Marysville Schools. Much of the conversation has centered around the growth of the district and how it affects 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...

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...

Instead of offering my frustrations on the state of Hollywood this week (there are still plenty, but I’m going to spare you this time) I figured I’d put something more positive out there in the world:...

Earlier this week I was given a clean bill of health, for which I am grateful. In March, my doctor told me that my heart was in arterial fibrillation (A-fib). A-fib isan irregular heart rhythm or arrh...

The way people digest news is based on how it affects their lives. We sold out the racks Saturday with a story on our front page about local development projects taking shape. The story included detai...

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...

I recently saw a post online that said “my toxic trait is thinking that any wild animal I come across wants to be my friend.” Logically, I know this is not true, but I love the zoo because it allows m...

On Sunday, Holy Week comes to an end for the Christian world with the celebration of Easter. It is a glorious day marking the fact that God’s son, Jesus Christ, was raised from the tomb after being cr...

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...

Comedian John Mulaney has a joke about the New York Post and how it chooses to identify people in headlines. He said the tag “hero” is placed on anyone who simply does their job, listing “hero tutor t...

The Oscars came and went and although I didn’t exactly earn a bonafide, “I told you so,” I did come close to predicting the curveball. The Academy, in its infinitely diminishing wisdom, awarded Everyt...

This week, I was caught off guard at how much hatred there is, locally, for electric vehicles. I know we hate yellow chairs, public transportation and roundabouts, but the anger against electric vehic...

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...

If there is one thing that can make you feel out of touch, it’s trendy lingo. I am not too far removed from college, but on the occasions that I’m around my younger family members, I realize just how ...

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...

I think one of the most important components in being successful in any career is to be honest about your worth. All paying jobs have value which, generally, revolves around improving lives on some le...

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...

I have written before about the way my children interact with the Alexa in our home. Alexa is a small, puck-like box that listens for its name, and when you ask a question, it quickly searches the int...

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...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which most people see as either a very good thing or a very bad thing. It seems like February 14 is the one holiday that always draws the most mixed opinion...

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 the most dreaded time of year. Seasonal depression? Nope. Doldrum between major holidays? That’s a blessing. Property tax bills arrived? Very sad, but that’s not it. It’s time for the arrival of ...

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...