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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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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) ...

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...

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...

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...

A Springfield man could be facing more than a decade in prison after allegedly hitting one woman and trying to break into another woman’s home. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Tyler E. Paul, ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

While it was Marysville’s State of the City event, activity in another part of the region was the biggest topic of discussion Thursday at the Avalon Theatre. As part of the State of the City gathering...

Plain City council members are asking residents and business owners to help them work toward their goal of improving communication in the village. Council recently approved the creation of the communi...

Marysville officials held the annual State of the City Event at the Avalon Theatre on Thursday. As part of the event, they released the State of the City video. Above and below are screenshots from th...

On April 23, the Richwood Lake Park trail will feature vinyl stickers encouraging people to use the trail for exercise in accordance with national Celebrate Trails Day. (Photo submitted) Let’s Roll, U...

North Lewisburg’s water towers might be getting a fresh coat of paint sooner than later. Village Administrator Andy Yoder, in his final meeting before retirement, announced that he and Water/Wastewate...

The Union County Commissioners are planning to use federal money to remove more than 130 log jams in the 33 miles of Mill Creek in Union County. The logjams are damming up the creek, causing it to flo...

Jerome Township officials are confident in the direction the township is moving and the goals they have for the future. The Board of Trustees held a special meeting this week to discuss their prioriti...

Members of the Jonathan Alder Junior High book club helped Library Media Specialist Shelley Conley create the “Get Wrapped Up with a Great Book” display in the school’s library. The students wrapped b...

Union County officials are exploring micro-mobility options locally. Micro-mobility includes things like bikes, tricycles, scooters and e-scooters, like the ones shown above in Denver. The Union Count...

Marysville City Council is looking to double the size of its outdoor refreshment area, add several new businesses and open it daily. At Monday night’s work session, council discussed expanding the Mar...