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Farm Fest held Sunday at Cook Farms

By From JT Staff Reports

August 3, 2026

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Determined rider

By From JT Staff Reports

August 3, 2026

Bull riding action heated up the Union County Fair rodeo Thursday night. Above, an unidentified cowboy hangs on during a ride. The annual rodeo remains one of the fair’s signature grandstand events, d...

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Form of a champion

By Kyle Meddles

August 3, 2026

Joseph Metzner, right, and an unidentified youth compete in a watermelon eating contest at the Union County Fair earlier this week. Numerous competitors in various age groups took part in the challeng...

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Why aren’t the county earnings returned?

Resident asks why unused funds aren't returned to taxpayers

By Mike Williamson

August 1, 2026

Why do the Union County Commissioners meet in the morning when most people are at work? Why does the interest income earned from county investments sit seemingly unused? Those were just a couple of th...

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Items seized during investigation on Buerger Street

By From JT Staff Reports

July 31, 2026

A number of personal items were seized from an undisclosed address on Buerger Street Friday morning in relation to online crimes involving children. According to the Marysville Division of Police, off...

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Motocross at the fair

By Sarah Vollrath

July 31, 2026

Young riders take to the track during Wednesday night's motocross competition at the Union County Fair. The annual event featured classes for riders of nearly every age and skill level, including STAC...

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Citizen-led charter amendment advances to November ballot

By Michael Williamson

July 31, 2026

A proposed amendment to the City of Marysville’s charter will be heading in front of voters this fall. Marysville City Council voted Monday night to send the amendment to the Union County Board of Ele...

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Area first responders battled a house fire at 20255 Shirk Road on Wednesday and saved some pets in the process. Above, local firefighters and a sheriff’s deputy care for a pet dog that was rescued from the fire. Officials said several other pets are unaccounted for and one cat was found dead as a result of the fire. (Journal-Tribune photos by Kyle Meddles)

Fire destroys Shirk Road home

By Kyle Meddles

July 30, 2026

First responders battled a house fire on Shirk Road that led to a total loss and claimed the life of a pet cat. At 10:39 a.m., Wednesday, a resident of 20255 Shirk Road called in a residential fire at...

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Don’t eat it too fast

By Kyle Meddles

July 30, 2026

A slushie-eating contest was held at the Union County Fair Tuesday evening to see who could down the frozen beverage the fastest, resulting in some temporary headaches and sore teeth. Above, two girls...

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Former school board president dies

By From JT Staff Reports

July 29, 2026

Staff members of the Marysville Exempted Village School District learned Wednesday morning school board president Bill Keck had died. Keck stepped down from the board of education after revealing he w...

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Trustees dismiss case against fire chief

Jerome officials order new investigation

By Sarah Vollrath

July 29, 2026

Jerome Township trustees on Monday dismissed disciplinary charges against Fire Chief Doug Stewart after determining the investigation that led to the case did not comply with township policy, then imm...

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Hoyt leaving for job in Dublin

Had been finalist for city manager job

By Michael Williamson

July 29, 2026

Marysville’s assistant city manager is leaving to take a position with the City of Dublin. Jeremy Hoyt, who has served the city for nearly 20 years, announced he is leaving the city to take on the rol...

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Nice catch

By Sarah Vollrath

July 29, 2026

A canine performer catches a frisbee during the Wonder Dog Show Tuesday afternoon at the Union County Fair. Visitors wanting to catch the impressive demonstrations have multiple opportunities to do so...

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Deputies say woman hid fentanyl in bra

Records allege drugs were concealed during January traffic stop

By Kyle Meddles

July 28, 2026

A Marysville woman has been charged for allegedly hiding fentanyl in her bra. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Chastity R. Poole, 37, of 135 Hemlock Drive, and charged her with one count each ...

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Midway fun at county fair

By Kevin Behrens

July 28, 2026

The Union County Fair was in full swing on Monday. Above, Ryleigh, 9, and Baker, 7, Lowe, of Grove City, point out the prizes they want to try for at one of the midway game booths. Below, thrill-seeke...

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Wrench toss in Richwood

By Kyle Meddles

July 25, 2026

The Mid Ohio Antique Farm Machinery Show kicked off at the Richwood Independent Fairgrounds on Friday. Pictured above, local Jeff Myers launches a wrench in the sky during the annual wrench toss event...

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Man who assaulted police officers faces 20-year max sentence

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

July 25, 2026

The man who assaulted Marysville police officers is facing a maximum of over 20 years in prison. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Perez Rasheen Gray, 32, whose court-listed address is in Grove...

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Various groups including fair workers and volunteers helped ready the grounds for the 180th Union County Fair this week. The event officially kicks off on Sunday and runs through Aug. 1. Above: Workers assemble one of the many carnival rides. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Union County Fair marks 180th year

By From JT Staff Reports

July 25, 2026

The Union County Fair is preparing to celebrate a milestone nearly two centuries in the making, but fair officials say this year's event isn't just about looking back — it's about making sure more fam...

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Memorial’s Jerome facility sees early growth

By Michael Williamson

July 25, 2026

Memorial Health officials said the recently opened medical center in Jerome Township is exceeding expectations but they are also conscious of managing the growth. “I think we're making a good first im...

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Marysville man charged after U.S. 33 pursuit

By Kyle Meddles

July 24, 2026

A Marysville man has been charged after a pursuit on U.S. 33 led to spike strips being deployed. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Ramiro Sampedro Montero, 26, of 114 Bridgewater Drive and char...

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Township lays out case against fire chief

Hearing lasts for hours without resolution; another planned

By Sarah Vollrath

July 23, 2026

Jerome Township trustees heard sharply conflicting arguments Tuesday as the public hearing to determine whether Fire Chief Douglas Stewart should be removed from office got underway. Township attorney...

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Tim Dawson addresses the audience at Rock the Clock in Uptown Plain City in 2018. (Photo submitted)

Rock the Clock turns 10

By From JT Staff Reports

July 23, 2026

For nearly a decade, Tim Dawson has reached the same conclusion after Rock the Clock wraps up. "This is the last year." The words have become something of an annual tradition for the Plain City busine...

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Identity of man killed in Route 31 crash revealed

By Michael Williamson

July 23, 2026

A DNA match allowed investigators to identify the man who died in the fiery crash on Route 31 last week. Lance Emberling with the Union County Coroner’s Office said officials confirmed the identity of...

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Memorial Health accelerates leadership transition

Spence Fisher will take over Aug. 1

By Michael Williamson

July 22, 2026

Memorial Health CEO Chip Hubbs is stepping away a little sooner than anticipated. Hospital officials told the Union County Commissioners Wednesday that everything is in place for Hubbs to move out of ...

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N.L. dirt bike debate continues

Wife of council member defends family activity

By Chad Williamson

July 22, 2026

After a handful of North Lewisburg residents complained last month about dirt bikes being ridden on a council member’s property, members of his family spoke at this month’s meeting to tell their side....

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Three face felony firearm charges

By Kyle Meddles

July 21, 2026

The Union County Grand Jury recently indicted several locals on charges stemming from firearm negligence. One offender was a young man allegedly threatening suicide with a stolen Glock pistol. Aiden M...

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County moves to sell long-vacant property in city

By Michael Williamson

July 21, 2026

Union County is selling one of its properties within the City of Marysville. The county commissioners voted Wednesday to dispose of the property at the corner of East Fifth Street and Coleman’s Crossi...

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Plain City turns out for Steam Threshers

By Michael Williamson

July 20, 2026

The Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association’s Grand Parade rolled through Plain City Friday evening. Above, a young parade walker hands out American flags as she makes her way down Main Street. Below...

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Triad board gets update on school-based health clinic

By Kyle Meddles

July 20, 2026

Members of Triad’s Board of Education asked questions about the district’s partnership with Community Health and Wellness Partners (CHWP) as construction continues on their school-based healthcare cli...

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Alleged pool perv rubbed olive oil on his naked body

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

July 18, 2026

The Delaware man accused of exposing himself to a 13-year-old boy at the Marysville Municipal Pool has been charged with three felonies including kidnapping. The Union County Grand Jury has charged Na...