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Youth Summit held
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 24, 2022
The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County hosted its Youth Services Summit on Wednesday at the Avalon Theatre in Marysville. The event offered a “crisis academy” for social workers, school ...
NU students on long road to recovery after crash
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By Ally Lanasa 
March 24, 2022
Andrew Green and Alexander Aldamen from North Union were traveling in a white 2008 Toyota Corolla with 16-year-old driver Justin Bailey when the vehicle struck a red 2019 Subaru Outback then hit a bri...
Roadway projects dot Jerome Township landscape
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
March 24, 2022
Approximately $39-$40 million will be invested in the U.S. 33/Route 161/Post Road interchange. A depiction of the proposed project, including the creation of a shared-use path for pedestrians, is show...
NU Board speaks on solar; takes no stance
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By Ally Lanasa 
March 23, 2022
The North Union Board of Education broke its silence about solar farms, but it didn’t say much. The topic of solar farms was a discussion item on the meeting agenda Monday night, but the board did not...
MHS student top 25 in state art contest
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By Ally Lanasa 
March 23, 2022
Marysville High School sophomore Mallory Huffman’s oil painting of a self-portrait earned her top 25 honors in the 2022 Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition. (Photo submitted) A Marysville High School...
Honda, TRC go all out with $124M wind tunnel
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By Mac Cordell 
March 22, 2022
A giant fan produces wind at the new Honda Automotive Laboratories of Ohio facility at Transportation Research Center Inc. The fan is more than 26 feet across with 12 hollow carbon fiber blades. The f...
Cement truck overturns, dumps load
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 22, 2022
Deputies from the Union County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of Neel Road and Route 4 in Richwood for a report of a cement mixer truck in a ditch at 8:17 a.m. Monday. According to the...
Gasoline tax collection, distribution can be complicated
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By Ally Lanasa 
March 21, 2022
Despite popular belief, where drivers stop to fill up their gas tanks does not impact how much motor fuel tax revenue areas receive. Revenues from motor vehicle fuel and use tax are distributed among ...
TRC announces new wind tunnel facility
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 21, 2022
Honda officials, along with local, state and national officials, gathered Monday at the Traffic Research Center in East Liberty to open a $124-million, 110,000-square foot wind tunnel facility. The fa...
Local musicians to perform at Community Concert
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 21, 2022
Turbo Accordion Express, comprised of Ken Nicol and Mary Drake, will perform at the Marysville High School on Thursday, May 24. (Photo submitted) Editor’s note: The following information was provided ...
Marysville Board weighs in on solar farm
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By Chad Williamson 
March 19, 2022
The Marysville Board of Education has weighed in on the solar farm issue, but its official stance did not come without dissent. The board voted 4-1 Thursday night to affirm its preference for the Unio...
UCSO sending gear to Ukrainian military
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By Mac Cordell 
March 19, 2022
These ballistic vests and helmets, along with nearly two dozen more, are set to be sent to the Ukrainian military to help with its fight against Russia. Last week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine asked law enfo...
Union County students on board with Project Linus
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By Ally Lanasa 
March 19, 2022
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at Fairbanks Middle School has supported the Union County Chapter of Project Linus for several years by making tie blankets for children who have experienced i...
Gas prices fuel anger in area motorists
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By Mac Cordell 
March 18, 2022
Like most other drivers, Bruce Spurlock is feeling the pinch of higher gas prices. While filling his car at the Marathon Gas station on Allenby Drive, Spurlock simply shook his head and said the price...
Man held after attempted break-in
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By Mac Cordell 
March 18, 2022
A Bucyrus man with a history of mental illness and drug abuse is in Tri-County Regional Jail, held without bond after allegedly attempting to break into a home. Harley Spencer Swartz, 28, whose court ...
UCHD reflections: Two years, four surges
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
March 18, 2022
Union County Health Department officials said the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic locally can be viewed through four distinct surges, each highlighted in a different color on the chart of case counts...
Plain City reverses course on Madison Meadows expansion
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
March 17, 2022
In a reconsideration of its earlier vote, Plain City Council voted Monday to allow for a second phase of the Madison Meadows residential development, illustrated above. Council President Michael Terry...
Jerome officials deliberate over roles of trustees
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
March 17, 2022
Discussion over several routine items during the most recent Jerome Township Board of Trustees meeting led to a disagreement among officials regarding government processes and transparency. “It’s just...
World robotics event to have NU flavor
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By Ally Lanasa 
March 17, 2022
Two of the five North Union High School VEX Robotics teams who competed at the state championship on March 12 won awards, qualifying for the 2022 VEX World Championship, which will be held in Dallas, ...
Food boxes, produce available for seniors
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 17, 2022
Additional food boxes are available, as is fresh produce, for those picking up at the Community and Seasoned Citizens Center on Friday. This is the 14th year of Community and Seasoned Citizens (CASC) ...
Richwood to put street levy on ballot
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By Ally Lanasa 
March 16, 2022
The streets subcommittee of the Village of Richwood Council suggested council approve a 3-mill levy designated for street repair to be put on the ballot in the Nov. 8 general election. “If we don’t ge...
MORA expansion idea draws debate
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By Mac Cordell 
March 16, 2022
City Council is considering expanding the Marysville Outdoor Refreshment Area (MORA) north to The Flamingo bar and south to the Walking Distance Brewing Co., pictured above. Several council members ha...
Jerome officials set targets for zoning updates
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
March 16, 2022
The Jerome Township Board of Trustees and Zoning Commission recently came together to ensure their priorities align. The two groups held a joint meeting Monday to discuss their roles and what they hop...
J-T newspaper carrier finishes third in contest
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 15, 2022
Marysville Journal-Tribune carrier Berkley Behrens, left, has been selected as the third place winner in the Ohio News Media Association’s Carrier of the Year Awards. He is shown with J-T Circulation ...
New MHS Band Director selected
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 15, 2022
Marysville Superintendent Diane Allen will be recommending the hiring of Stephen Fannin as the next Marysville High School head band director at the March 17 board meeting.  Fannin will fill the posit...
Union County Commissioners relax all COVID restrictions
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By Mac Cordell 
March 14, 2022
Last week, the Union County Commissioners rescinded the state of emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning today, the officials at the commissioner’s office are back to full, in-person work...
Sunrise grid
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 14, 2022
Daylight Saving Time resulted in one less hour of sleep over the weekend and a darker morning to start the work week, but also brought an opportunity to see a vibrant sunrise, as pictured in this phot...
Plain City may soften stance on development
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
March 14, 2022
A Plain City development that council recently struck down may get a second chance after all. During council’s work session Thursday, Council President Michael Terry told the group that he plans to br...