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The number of deaths related to COVID-19 in Union County has reached double digits. Deaths jumped from eight to 13 on Wednesday, according to data from the Ohio Department of Health. Union County Heal...

Local officials are trying to locate a driver that caused an ambulance to travel off the roadway and roll over while transporting a patient. Sergeant Jeremy Allen of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said...

Early morning snow and Christmas lights came together this week to create a beautiful winter scene on East Fifth Street in Marysville. While temperatures are expected to stay low, there is no addition...

The Union County Prosecutor is crediting a local detective with breaking up a regional crime ring. Andrew K. Foster, 52, whose court listed address is the Corrections Reception Center in Orient, was s...

Union County got its first measurable snow of the season and area children got their first chance to play in it Tuesday. Above, Brynnley Neer, 2, loads up to fire a snowball at her brother, Trent, 14....

As 2020 comes to a close, Jerome Township officials are looking to the future. The trustees held a special meeting Tuesday to discuss the 2021 budget. “I’m really smiling under this mask,” Trustee Cha...

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Marysville held the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony virtually on Tuesday. Dozens watched online as Mayor Henk Berbee, and grandchildren Marra Berbee, 7, and Magnolia...

While officials are pleased the first building is underway, Marysville Council Members want more accountability on how the city’s Innovation Park is progressing. At Monday’s city council meeting, the ...

Union County was under a Level 1 Snow Emergency Monday night as about 3 inches of snow fell in the area. The county was fortunate, however, to have avoided the 6 inches of snow that fell just to the w...

Following the first snow of the season, several Union County roads and highways were temporarily closed due to accidents. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. 33 westbound was closed b...

Santa Claus has arrived in Marysville. The city’s jolly elf will be at his house in Partners Park from 5-7 p.m. on “select Thursdays” and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays in December. Those wanting...

Already under indictment, a Marysville man is in trouble again for allegedly trying to buy a gun illegally. A Union County Grand Jury has indicted Johnny N. Boggs, 33, of 11480 U.S. 36, lot 114., char...

Early morning workouts were put on hold this morning after what officials are calling “a duct detector malfunction” caused the Union County Family YMCA, and the attached child care center, to be evacu...

A local man could be facing as many as 12 months in prison after allegedly not leaving his home for police. The Union County Grand Jury recently indicted Anthony J. Vanhoose, 25. Court documents give ...

A pair of shoppers loads Black Friday deals into the back of their vehicle after a successful shopping trip at Walmart in Marysville. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon)

Marysville is looking for a citizen to serve on the Civil Service Commission. “These are extremely important positions,” City Manager Terry Emery said at Monday night’s city council meeting. The city’...

Richwood Village Council met Monday with some members attending remotely and others behind in masks behind new plexi-glass shields in order to follow CDC guidelines. Village resident Jerry Moore inqui...

Plain City Council waived a third reading and approved the final development plan for the Oak Grove residential development Monday night. It will create 235 single-family homes along U.S. 42, on the s...

Dennis Stone Memorial Health Board Trustee Dennis Stone has been awarded one of The Ohio Hospital Association’s (OHA) annual leadership awards, given to only three Ohio hospital officials. Stone was a...

Plain City Design Review Board is the latest group of village officials to see a mix-up. Two new members were appointed to the board during Monday’s council meeting following an earlier pair of resign...

United Way of Central Ohio and United Way of Union County Announce Affiliation to Better Serve Donors and Communities United Way of Central Ohio and United Way of Union County recently announced a for...

Dispute centers around renovations World of Wonders officials have said they are pursing legal action after the local YMCA withdrew from an agreement with the childcare provider. Lauren Brown, executi...

Golden Ratio Hot Sauce owners Mike and Tammy Feasel create special, hand-painted gift boxes featuring a variety of their condiment flavors. He builds the boxes and she paints them with patriotic desig...

St. Nick returns to Marysville Santa House - by appointment The City of Marysville is moving forward with plans to share “holiday magic” though the celebration will look different. “We are trying our ...

Six years after the original structure burned down, the new Windsor Manor Apartments are open and at full capacity. The $4.7 million, 32 unit structure has one and two bedroom apartments and aims to b...

The winner of the Avalon Theatre’s 2021 T-shirt design contest was recently named. The Avalon Theatre’s board of directors picked three finalists in August from the submissions of area residents of al...

Local officials are making plans to spend their share of the more than $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act money. The CARES Act, passed by Congress and signed into l...

Plain City Council approved preliminary plans Monday to bring a residential development to the McKitrick Farms property. The applicant, M/I Homes, requested council rezone 335.83 acres located along R...

Uncle Beth’s BBQ owners Beth White and Matthew Michalkiewicz, along with their staff, recently presented a check for $4,731 to the Logan County Vets to DC organization. The BBQ, west of North Lewisbur...

Following new guidance from the local health department, Jonathan Alder Local Schools will be transitioning to 100% remote learning following Thanksgiving. An advisory released by Madison County Publi...