MFD assists with Crooksville flooding
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August 13, 2026
Members of the Marysville Division of Fire’s Swift Water Rescue Team head out in one of the city’s rescue boats Tuesday to assist residents of Crooksville. The community southeast of Columbus put out a call for assistance after storms produced heavy flooding in the area. (Photo submitted)

MFD assists with Crooksville flooding

By Michael Williamson 

With heavy rains unloading on the community this week, officials in Crooksville, Ohio put out a call for help and Marysville answered.

Members of the city’s fire division are back home and safe after heading to the town in eastern Perry County Tuesday morning to assist with rescue operations follow...

Vandals target area Flock cameras
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Vandals target area Flock cameras
Four devices cut down in county recently
By Kyle Meddles 
August 13, 2026
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after four of their Flock cameras were cut down over the weekend. Sheriff Mike Justice said the four damaged Flock cameras were located in Raymond, S...
Family sues driver, companies over fatal crash in West Mansfield
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Family sues driver, companies over fatal crash in West Mansfield
By Kyle Meddles 
August 13, 2026
Family members of Madison Andrews have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court alleging driver negligence in a crash that led to her death in May. The complaint was filed in the Logan County Cou...
Marysville approves new e-bike rules
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Marysville approves new e-bike rules
By Michael Williamson 
August 12, 2026
Marysville’s e-bike policy will now be updated to include, among other changes, rules for wearing a helmet. Council voted 5-2 Monday night to pass the legislation with the amendments that say children...
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Vandals target area Flock cameras
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Vandals target area Flock cameras
Four devices cut down in county recently
By Kyle Meddles 
August 13, 2026
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after four of their Flock cameras were cut down over the weekend. Sheriff Mike Justice said the four damaged Flock cameras were located in Raymond, S...
Family sues driver, companies over fatal crash in West Mansfield
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Family sues driver, companies over fatal crash in West Mansfield
By Kyle Meddles 
August 13, 2026
Family members of Madison Andrews have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court alleging driver negligence in a crash that led to her death in May. The complaint was filed in the Logan County Cou...
Marysville approves new e-bike rules
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Marysville approves new e-bike rules
By Michael Williamson 
August 12, 2026
Marysville’s e-bike policy will now be updated to include, among other changes, rules for wearing a helmet. Council voted 5-2 Monday night to pass the legislation with the amendments that say children...
Neighbors voice concerns over activity at Walnut St. house
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Neighbors voice concerns over activity at Walnut St. house
By Michael Williamson 
August 12, 2026
Residents on Walnut Street say a problem property needs to be dealt with. At the Monday night Marysville City Council meeting, residents took to the podium to express their frustrations over activity ...
Plain City hits pause on data centers
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Plain City hits pause on data centers
By Sarah Vollrath 
August 12, 2026
Plain City Village Council has approved a temporary moratorium on data center development within the village. Council met Aug. 10 with unfinished Ordinance 37-2026 on the agenda, establishing a tempor...
Brown pivots from volleyball to track and field
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Row 1: Wendy Brown (mom), Erica Brown, Matt Brown (dad) Row 2: Natalie Brown (sister), Abby Brown (sister) Row 3: Josh Colvin (IU Kokomo Head Track and Cross Country Coach), David Barnett (Jonathan Alder Asst. Track Coach), Justin Creps (Jonathan Alder Head Track and Cross Country Coach) (Photo submitted)
Brown pivots from volleyball to track and field
By Tim Miller 
August 12, 2026
Erica Brown started her athletic career on the volleyball court. Her interest, however, later turned to track and field. The recent Jonathan Alder High School graduate will continue her track sprintin...