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Local residents who are willing to brave the winter weather might be greeted by this large snowman, near the intersection of Fifth and Main streets. Sheriff Jamie Patton issued a Level 2 Snow Warning ...

A Columbus man is facing a fifth charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated as well as other drug and weapons charges. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Kandale Leon Harrison, 44, of Colum...

The pre-dawn hours this morning were filled with flashing lights and the sound of shovels and plows clearing the lots of local businesses. Union County got several inches of snow Sunday, which continu...

Ahead of a projected snowstorm this weekend, county and city officials are working to ensure roads are as safe as possible. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch said this weekend’s snowfall projections w...

A Marysville man could be facing prison time after allegedly attacking his pregnant girlfriend. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Shayne Eugene Scott, 20, of 418 Chestnut St., Marysville. Scott...

Fairbanks High School will observe its winter Homecoming on Tuesday. The ceremony will be held in between the boys JV and varsity basketball games against Mechanicsburg. Members of the court are from ...

This photo made on Jan. 25 shows the Jolly Roger Bar and Grill in Woodstock, Ohio, after the FBI arrested the owner Jessica Watkins for her involvement in the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6. (AP Photo)...

In an effort to create more time for their staff, the Union County Commissioners are making changes to their meetings. Beginning next week, the commissioners will meet just once a week, on Wednesdays,...

Area teachers won’t be included in first week Teachers and school staff are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, but it is unlikely any Union County districts will be vaccinated u...

“These were real children. There were actual victims.” That was the message of Assistant Union County Prosecutor Andrew Bigler at the recent sentencing of Ian F. McCarty. MCCARTY In December, McCarty,...

South Main Street was closed between Fifth and Sixth streets just after noon Wednesday due to a gas leak in the area. The Marysville Division of Fire was at the scene, in the area where the Avalon The...

An incident Tuesday highlights a growing concern in the community and the ways police are dealing with it. Marysville Police Department Deputy Chief Tony Brooks said that about 1:22 p.m., Tuesday, the...

Scheduling of appointments will open on Thursday Local residents who are 75 and older will begin to receive their COVID-19 vaccines Friday. Appointments to receive a shot through the Union County Heal...

Plain City recently launched a new online system for zoning permits and applications. The first phase of the village’s online planning, licensing and code enforcement platform went live Tuesday. Nine ...

Jonathan Alder Local Schools recently celebrated School Board Recognition Month. Pictured above, from left, are board members Steve Votaw, Mary Jo Boyd, Christine Blacka, Bill McCartney and Shannon Fo...

At Monday night’s meeting, new Marysville City Council President Mark Reams made his appointments to the council committees. Under the rules of council, the council president, who also serves as mayor...

McAuliffe’s Hardware is celebrating its 100th year of family ownership. The owners had intended to mark the milestone in the spring of 2020, but the pandemic led them to delay their plans. Opened by J...

Plain City officials are working to ensure their staff stays safe and operations run smoothly throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Village council voted Monday to extend a temporary COVID...

Union County officials responded to a number of traffic accidents after icy roads led to a “rash of crashes” Sunday. Chief Deputy Tom Morgan said the freezing drizzle early in the day led to hazardous...

A complaint from a local resident could lead Jerome Township to alter its zoning policies regarding pools and other outdoor structures. During the most recent trustees meeting, Ross Miller, a resident...

Union County’s first fatal crash of 2021 occurred Sunday when Jeffrey L. Roberts Jr., of Marion, failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Treaty Line Road and state Route 31. Roberts hit a...

Former village financial officer facing more than $19,000 in penalties Richwood’s former fiscal officer will be required to pay nearly $20,000 in penalty fees following a report from the state auditor...

Marysville will be funding more than a $1 million in improvements to the Marysville High School gymnasium, thanks in part to rising revenue from special taxing districts. District treasurer Todd Johns...

The OSU Extension office urges area farmers to be prepared for harsh winter weather, such as having water tank heaters and heat lamps ready for young animals like the ones shown above. (Photo submitte...

Plan is for K-4 to be in school four days a week starting Feb. 18 Elementary school students in Marysville will inch back toward normalcy when the district returns to in-class learning four days per w...

Contractors working on the Avalon Theatre lift heavy equipment to be lowered though the roof of the building with a crane Friday morning. Equipment delivery and the crane caused traffic to be diverted...

Citing the local and national political climate, as well as the “bad optics,” Marysville’s rules of council ad hoc committee has voted to reject a policy that would allow city council to expel one of ...

Union County residents who are 80 and older will have another chance to receive the COVID-19 vaccine this week. The local health department recently received an additional shipment of the vaccine. The...

The Union County Health Department is working to vaccinate as many residents as possible, as they continue testing, disease investigation and contact tracing, as well. “Our priority right now, hands d...

City officials are saying that despite a challenging year, Marysville is in good financial shape “I would say the city, financially, is in as good a position as any city in the state of Ohio,” said Ma...