Woman, child allegedly held at knifepoint
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April 14, 2026

Woman, child allegedly held at knifepoint

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles 

A Marysville man faces four felony charges after allegedly holding his girlfriend and her child at knifepoint.

The Union County Grand Jury indicted Omar Alexis Barraza, 32, who is currently in the Tri-County Regional Jail with a court-listed address of 433 Ash St., following his arrest in a domestic ...

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October 19, 2026
Trunk or Treat events The Magnetic Pharisburg United Methodist Church will host “Trunk or Treat” for children on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. The fun will be held at the Pharisburg UMC facility ...