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It may not feel like it, but central Ohio may have avoided the worst of the omicron surge. At a recent board of trustees meeting, Memorial Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jason Russell said that when...

Blaine Ricketts of TRC Inc., an ​​independent mobility testing service provider, sets up a vehicle target at the intersection of the 540-acre SMARTCenter. The targets are used in vehicle collision avo...

Officials around the county have said this has been a relatively quiet snow season, though they are prepared for things to get busier. Above, a Marysville snow plow applies de-icer to Fifth Street on ...

The man who allegedly led police on a multicounty chase before ditching his car in a field and running has been indicted. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Brandon Heath Webb, 44, 8420 Silverbe...

Plain City Council is working to ensure the right administrators are in place to guide the village. During Monday’s meeting, council members discussed their search for a new village administrator, as ...

The routine final approval of changes to Marysville’s Facade Improvement Grant Program turned into a discussion about preservation at Monday night’s city council meeting. Council held the third readin...

Residents gathered at the Village of Richwood Council meeting Monday to protest changes to the ordinance regarding livestock. Diana and Dirk Detillion own two cows on their property in the 300 block o...

The Marysville Public Library is bringing interactive, museum-quality exhibits to the library in an effort to inspire wonder and learning for all ages. The Traveling Museum Exhibits feature six differ...

North Union CFO/Treasurer Scott Maruniak is initiating a traffic study with the district’s contracted architects and school resource officers to improve safety at school drop-off at the middle and ele...

These former Marysville High School athletes were inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday evening. They are from left, state wrestling champions Noah Forrider and Josh Palivoda, Ashl...

The Richwood Revitalization Committee is working on a proposal to request appropriations from the 2022 state capital budget designated to local community infrastructure projects. The committee plans t...

Jonathan Pfarr may not be the youngest to receive Grammy nominations, but receiving two nods at only 22 years old is an inarguable accomplishment. Pfarr, known professionally as jfarr, is an Ohio-born...

The Marysville School District is making plans to handle a surge, but this growing problem involves correspondence rather than COVID. While the district is dealing with growing impacts created by risi...

Plain City Council held a special meeting Thursday to discuss their responsibilities and goals for the upcoming year. Law Director Paul Lafayette emphasized that council members, the mayor and the vil...

The Marysville Division of Police served a search warrant at 616 E. Sixth Street Wednesday related to a photo posted on social media, shown above, that appeared to threaten officers. The suspects, pic...

Union County Health Department employees are all hands on deck as they work through the largest COVID-19 surge the area has seen. “We have been (accepting) help from really anybody with a pulse,” UCHD...

The Jerome Township Board of Trustees approved development plans for several subsections of Jerome Park, a multi-use area at the intersection of U.S. 42 and U.S. 33, Tuesday night. Jerome Park will ha...

“Obviously, it was a great year,” Marysville Finance Director Brad Lutz told the city finance committee at a recent meeting. Lutz took time at the meeting to detail the city’s revenue and expenses for...

The outlot in front of the Kroger Marketplace has been sold. According to information from the Union County Auditor’s Office, Jakes Comer Marysville LLC recently purchased 2.21 acres at 1337 W. Fifth ...

A local man who allegedly broke into a woman’s home wanting to “snuggle” with her has been indicted. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted David A. Downey, 49, of 16637 Wheeler Green Road. Downey i...

Union County is currently experiencing the largest COVID-19 surge at any point in the pandemic. According to the Union County Health Department, nearly 1,100 new cases were reported between January 8 ...

Union County is moving into 2022 with enough cash in reserve to pay for the entire year’s operating expenses and have money left over. According to the Union County Auditor’s Office, Union County came...

Triad educators are celebrating the benefits of adding additional intervention staff to their schools. Elementary School Principal Lee Claypool said the growth among students who are assisted by Title...

A registered sex offender has pleaded guilty to forcing another girl to have sexual contact with him. At a hearing this week, Jordan Blade Boldman, 22, of North Lewisburg pleaded guilty to one count o...

North Lewisburg Village Administrator Andy Yoder addresses members of council at Tuesday night’s meeting. Yoder will be retiring from his position in March. He has worked for the village for 32 years,...

Plain City Council is still working to finalize a program that would enable the village to support community events in a fair manner. During a recent council meeting, Council member Frank Reed questio...

A largely new Plain City Council began laying the groundwork for another year of progress, though disagreements arose among some members during their first meeting. Mayor Jody Carney and Council membe...

Village Solicitor Julie Spain informed the Richwood Council about potential ways to regulate livestock in the village during its meeting on Monday. The council and residents have expressed concern abo...

Every 10 years, following the federal census, Marysville City Council reviews the city’s wards and makes changes if needed. That process took place recently. Monday, council approved a first reading o...

The North Union Board of Education approved a resolution selecting Garmann Miller as the most qualified design professional for outdoor improvement projects and architect of record services during its...