Richard L. “Dick” Cope

By From JT Staff Reports

Richard L. “Dick” Cope, 86, of Marysville, died Thursday December 30, 2021 at his home.
He was born November 9, 1935 in Winona to the late Willard and Esther (Bricker) Cope, he was also preceded in death by his former wife Pat Cope.
Dick grew up on a dairy farm then passed on the values of good w...

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Official unsure housing summit addressed base problem

By Michael Williamson

January 6, 2026

While Union County officials agreed their first ever housing summit was overall successful, one county commissioner said it lacked a key component to truly address the area’s housing crisis: solutions...

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First baby of new year born at Memorial

By From JT Staff Reports

January 5, 2026

One of the first babies born in 2026 arrived at the Memorial Miracle Life Center in Marysville to ring in the new year. Meet Tavarus Lamont Breneman, pictured above. He is the son of Margaret Harrigan...

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Teens caught after pursuit

By From JT Staff Reports

January 5, 2026

A trio of teens were taken into custody over the holiday weekend after leading law enforcement on an hour-long chase through the county in a stolen car. According to a press release from the Marysvill...

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Olive Garden, shown in the rendering above, and Tansky Powersports highlight development plans proposed for review at the upcoming Design Review Board meeting on January 14. (Graphic submitted)

Olive Garden plans in front of city

By Jack Christian

January 5, 2026

The City of Marysville will consider multiple proposed development applications at its upcoming Design Review Board meeting scheduled for Jan. 14, as the city continues to review new commercial projec...

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Keck resigns from school board

By From JT Staff Reports

January 5, 2026

Marysville Board of Education President Bill Keck has announced he is stepping down. Marysville’s Board of Education has an item on tonight’s organizational meeting agenda to accept Keck’s resignation...

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Property tax amounts available

By From JT Staff Reports

January 5, 2026

Property taxes for Union County residents are ready for viewing on the county auditor’s website. “We wanted to share that your 2026 property taxes have now been calculated,” Auditor Andrea Weaver said...