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Probe finds insufficient evidence against Marysville van aide
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Review follows April assault; mother sought cash, made claims of racism
By Chad Williamson 
October 24, 2026
An independent investigation commissioned by Marysville Exempted Village Schools found insufficient evidence to substantiate allegations of student mistreatment, discrimination and other policy violat...
Halloran and Weber eye House District 86 seat this November
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 24, 2026
Two candidates are vying for the seat in the Ohio House of Representatives District 86. Democrat Kent Halloran and Republican Ben Weber are both looking to take the seat currently occupied by Tracy Ri...
Jerome reconsiders marijuana policy
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By Kyle Meddles 
October 24, 2026
The Jerome Township trustees may be looking to reevaluate whether to allow marijuana dispensaries in the township. At a recent meeting, the trustees passed a text amendment that would start reviewing ...
Safety in seconds
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By Kyle Meddles 
October 23, 2026
Honda held a driving safety event for sophomores at Marysville High School on Thursday, where groups of students got to learn about seatbelt safety and how speed and distractions can lead to issues be...
Local races, levies appear on Union County ballot
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 23, 2026
In addition to a host of community issues across the area, Union County voters will also have some local offices to fill this November. As the focus statewide will be on the role of governor, the loca...
Medical emergency leads to tanker crash on U.S. 33
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Units from the Marysville fire and police divisions responded to a semi-tanker that overturned after crossing the median from U.S 33 westbound to the eastbound lanes just under the Scottslawn overpass bridge. The driver had a medical emergency and was transported to Dublin Methodist Hospital in critical condition. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
By Kyle Meddles 
October 22, 2026
U.S. 33 eastbound was shut down for several hours at Scottslawn Road on Thursday as units from the Marysville Division of Police responded to a tanker crash. Marysville Police Captain Nate Sachs said ...
Medical emergency leads to tanker crash on U.S. 33
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Units from the Marysville fire and police divisions responded to a semi-tanker that overturned after crossing the median from U.S 33 westbound to the eastbound lanes just under the Scottslawn overpass bridge. The driver had a medical emergency and was transported to Dublin Methodist Hospital in critical condition. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
By Kyle Meddles 
October 22, 2026
U.S. 33 eastbound was shut down for several hours at Scottslawn Road on Thursday as units from the Marysville Division of Police responded to a tanker crash. Marysville Police Captain Nate Sachs said ...
City struggles to meet paving goals
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By Michael Williamson 
October 22, 2026
Officials said Marysville’s paving budget isn’t keeping up with the city’s paving goals. During the second half of the city’s budget retreat Monday, administrators and city council members discussed p...
Voters to decide future of city referendum process
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By Michael Williamson 
October 22, 2026
The key local issue for Marysville voters next month will be the proposed amendment to the city’s charter. The measure going before residents on Nov. 3 is an effort to keep the signature threshold for...
Triad uses data to target student learning gaps
Education, News
By Kyle Meddles 
October 22, 2026
District officials at Triad are using data to help identify barriers to student growth as part of a continued effort to improve student achievement. The 2025-2026 state report card from the Ohio Depar...
Mental health calls rise; agencies adapt
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 21, 2026
Mental health-related emergency room visits at Memorial Hospital jumped 35% over the past year, but a new partnership between Marysville police and a behavioral health provider is showing promising re...
County OKs new building fee schedule
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By Michael Williamson 
October 21, 2026
Union County’s building department is extending its existing fee schedule for another three years, keeping residential fees unchanged while making certain adjustments to commercial plan reviews and in...
Safety program visits local schools
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Students at Trinity Lutheran School pretend to drive vehicles past the scene of an accident during an assembly on highway safety Wednesday. Trinity was one of three schools including Raymond Elementary and St. John’s that saw the presentation from Flagman Safety, a nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness of roadside dangers for first responders and construction crews. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
By Michael Williamson 
October 21, 2026
Students at three Union County elementary schools got the opportunity to learn about the dangers first responders and highway workers face along roadways as part of an interactive safety program visit...
Teens charged in attempted car theft, police chase
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By Kyle Meddles 
October 20, 2026
Two teens from out of town have been charged as codefendants for allegedly attempting to steal a car and evade law enforcement in a pursuit. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Antonio Nevaeh Dil...
Corn parade finally has its day
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By Michael Williamson 
October 20, 2026
After wet weather delayed Plain City’s Corn Carnival Parade last month, it found a fitting autumnal make-up date on Saturday morning. Above, members of the Miami Valley Steam Threshers royal court wav...
Former county commissioner dies
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 20, 2026
Former Union County Commissioner Dave Lawrence died over the weekend. County officials issued a statement late Monday offering their condolences to the former county leader’s family. “The Union County...
Drug take-back event set for Saturday
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 19, 2026
Union County law enforcement agencies, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Memorial Hospital, the Union County Drug Free Coalition and other local agencies, will sponsor a prescri...
Marysville man faces 45 felonies in case involving child pornography
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By Kyle Meddles 
October 19, 2026
A Marysville man faces 45 felony counts against him for allegedly downloading child porn. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Nathan Dwayne Kanniard, 28, whose court-listed address is 113 S. Main...
Residents ask to bury Grid Growth power lines
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By Michael Williamson 
October 17, 2026
Another Union County resident is joining in on the growing number of citizens asking for the planned Grid Growth transmission line to be buried underground. Ken Denman, who lives on Paver-Barnes Road ...
Ax used to stop dog fight
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By Kyle Meddles 
October 17, 2026
The Union County Sheriff’s Office responded to a dog fight that was broken up by an owner with an ax on Thursday. Two dogs were sent to emergency vet clinics as a result of the fight and the case is s...
Marysville schools examine cause of lagging report card scores
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Staffing, instructional support and screen time among concerns raised during review
By Chad Williamson 
October 17, 2026
Marysville school officials are examining whether limited staffing, gaps in instructional support and an increasing reliance on classroom technology have contributed to setbacks with student academic ...
Alder works to increase student performance
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By Michael Williamson 
October 17, 2026
Even after Jonathan Alder scored well on the state report card, district officials want to continue working to close gaps in student performance. When the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce me...
North Lewisburg’s vintage Ford reaches the end of the road
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This 1979 Ford F-250, which has served North Lewisburg for nearly five decades, will soon be headed to the auction block. Originally purchased by the village's fire district, the truck has fewer than 20,000 miles on it. Village council voted Tuesday to sell the vintage pickup through GovDeals with a minimum price of $10,000. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Chad Williamson 
October 16, 2026
A pickup truck that has served North Lewisburg for nearly five decades will soon be headed to the auction block, although at least one village council member has mixed feelings about seeing it go. Nor...
Union County Airport receives $720K state grant
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By Kyle Meddles 
October 16, 2026
The Union County Airport recently received over $700,000 in state funding to rehab its terminal area. At the regular meeting of the airport authority board on Tuesday, Dave Gotschall, project manager ...
Honda plans put spotlight on North Lewisburg’s future
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By Chad Williamson 
October 15, 2026
The project hasn’t even been officially announced, but North Lewisburg residents are preparing for the impact that a new Honda auto plant in the area could bring to the village. As first reported in t...
Marysville eyes 11 new positions in 2027 budget
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By Michael Williamson 
October 15, 2026
Marysville is looking at potentially adding nearly a dozen new staff positions across various city departments next year. Though not every position would be filled immediately, city council members an...
Plane crashes in bushes at Union County Airport
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Pictured above is the 2018 Zenith 750 aircraft that crashed at the Union County Airport at 9:59 a.m., Wednesday. The alleged cause of the crash is a sharp right turn made shortly after the plane took off. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Pilot injured in crash
By Kyle Meddles 
October 14, 2026
Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version to include information provided by the sheriff's office. The Union County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating a plane crash th...
Local Trick-or-Treat times
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 14, 2026
Marysville - Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. Plain City - Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Richwood - Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Ostrander - Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. Milford Center - Saturd...
Bunsold named Marysville public service director
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By Michael Williamson 
October 14, 2026
One of the top positions at the City of Marysville has a new face. City council on Monday approved the appointment of Corbin Bunsold as the administration’s new public service director. While he may b...
What a play!
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By Chad Williamson 
October 14, 2026
A member of Marysville’s FFA program reacts after Union County Cougar football player Chase Gibson intercepts a pass. Members of the Cougars Special Olympics team took to the gridiron Sunday for a fla...