Plenty of families have Christmas traditions, but they are not created equal. Some are meant to bring people together or give everyone a reason to share their holiday with each other. My family’s Chri...

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 you are reading this column, know that I appreciate you. -I appreciate your support of local journalism in a climate where small town are losing their newspapers. -I appreciate that you, a consumer...

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...

Holiday traditions are a peculiar thing. Some of them we keep, some of them we don’t. In some cases, we keep traditions that are impossible to maintain but we do it anyway. Going Christmas shopping as...

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...

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the year, be appreciative with all that has happened, and prepare for 2025. We want to give thanks to all of our advertisers, subscribers and readers who support u...

“I’ll get you my pretty and your little dog Toto too” is one of the more famous quotes from The Wizard of Oz directed by Victor Fleming in 1939. When the Wicked Witch of the East, portrayed by actress...

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 only driven two cars that I called mine, my late grandfather’s 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS and a 2008 Mazda6, which is the one I drive today. My grandpa’s Monte Carlo was a beast to drive. It...

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...

One of the more unusual presidential elections has just concluded with Donald Trump declared the winner. While that result will bring a smile to the faces of many voters, it will no doubt cause deep c...

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...

The sudden death of Roy Heflin, 66, this past Saturday evening leaves a void for many in Marysville and Union County, and frankly throughout central Ohio. He was the owner of Heflin Caterers, a food p...

In 30-plus years at this newspaper I’ve taken countless photographs. Some were good. Some were bad. Some were out of focus. I’ve shot football games and I’ve shot parades. I’ve shot children and I’ve ...

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...

The Ohio State football team recently lost to Oregon and head coach Ryan Day came under fire. Many supporters wanted him fired for losing that big game but others said they think the loss has created ...

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...

In a couple months, movie theaters will show the new remake of the film Nosferatu and in honor of that planned release, plus the fact that we’re deep into October, it seems a good time to revisit some...

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...

The one thing both parties in Ohio can apparently agree on is that they know they shoud at least claim that they believe Gerrymandering is wrong and needs stopped. This election cycle, Ohioans will vo...

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...

Hello J-T readers, my name is Kyle Meddles. I know I cropped up in the paper about seven months ago and have yet to introduce myself, so here we go. I grew up in Marysville and have lived here my whol...

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...

Saturday, Oct. 12, is Newspaper Carrier Day, a time to honor those who perform the critical role of delivering the newspaper to their subscribers. It is celebrated each year in conjunction with Nation...

Members of Marysville City Council must be high. Council is pushing forward with a plan to outlaw marijuana dispensaries in the city, a move that makes total sense if you live the 1930s. The winds 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...

Washington DC is one city in United States that has the past, present and future going on all at the same time. We say that because just walking around the area you can see historical buildings and st...

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...