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Reductions in state funding may force an attempt in 2022 Residents of the Marysville School District will most likely be asked to approve a levy sooner than expected. During the campaign to pass a per...

Memorial Health will soon have a new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Jason Russell, DO, will officially take the reins as Chief Medical Officer of Memorial Health on Nov. 2. Named to the position this summ...

While the 2020 swimming pool season was not financially profitable, city official say the expense was worth it. “We were just glad that with everything going on, we were able to open the pool and have...

As Halloween approaches, local officials are encouraging families to make smart decisions and celebrate safely. Union County Health Department Public Information Officer Jennifer Thrush said the choic...

Eric Dreiseidel sits in his car and speaks with Theresa Hook and Michelle Forrider from the Union County Board of Elections. Dreiseidel was taking advantage of the option that allows voters to cast a ...

Plain City’s newest council members, Michael Terry, left and Lauren Giaimo took the Oath of Office during Monday’s village council meeting. The pair was in-person at the Village Municipal Building, al...

Jerome Township officials are offering residents a few more opportunities to learn about the fire levy before heading to the polls. Jerome Township Fire Chief Douglas Stewart is hosting several fire l...

As it has done repeatedly in the past, a proposed zoning code for Marysville has stalled in front of council. Now city officials are expressing concern it might never pass. City Council, for a second ...

Work at the new Pioneer Pizza location, 132 N. Chillicothe Street, is underway. Owner Tim Dawson’s plans to renovate the building in Plain City’s Historic Uptown District were approved at an August De...

Justin North, a North Union senior, attended council’s regular meeting Monday evening to tell members of his work at Richwood Park. For several years, children enjoyed playing on a “walking bridge” th...

North Union High School recently held its coronavirus-adjusted homecoming festivities during the week prior to the Oct. 16 game, including a reverse homecoming parade on Oct. 14. Coronavirus guideline...

A local nurse is under indictment for allegedly staling drugs from her patients. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Starla Alexander, 38, of 16390 Hillview Road, Marysville. Alexander is charged...

In the photo above from the track’s Facebook page, riders take laps on Marysville’s new BMX track, located on Holly Drive near the Marysville Mobile Home Park. The course opened to local riders Saturd...

A pair of local women are vying for a seat in the State House of Representatives. Incumbent Tracy Richardson, a Republican from Marysville, is being challenged by Democrat Tiffanie Roberts, who lives ...

Collins Road at Middleburg Plain City will be closed until at least the end of November for a bridge replacement. County Engineer Jeff Stauch said the bridge at that intersection is being rehabilitate...

The Marysville Elks recently presented a check for $2,000 to the Marysville Food Pantry. The money will be used at local grocery stores to stock the pantry shelves with food items. Food Pantry Directo...

Union County Health Commissioner Jason Orcena said during Wednesday’s Board of Health meeting that a pattern is emerging between adult and youth cases of COVID-19 in Union County. As shown in the grap...

A pair of current employees, Republican Danielle Sullivan and Democrat LeighAnn Merriman Moots, will be vying for the role of County Clerk of Courts. The clerk of courts office is in charge of filing,...

Above, in a photo from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, is one of the vehicles involved in a crash Monday evening on County Road 10 in Logan County that killed a Marysville woman. (Photo submitted) ...

Will revisit idea of full return at December meeting A meeting Tuesday night delivered good news and bad news for parents in the Marysville School District who hoped for an increase in the number of i...

Three candidates are seeking to represent the 4th Congressional District of Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives. Democratic candidate Shannon Freshour, incumbent Republican Jim Jordan and Libert...

The entrance to Marysville’s City Hall has a new look. City Manager Terry Emery said the new foyer and reception area offers additional security for both city employees and residents, while maintainin...

Maryville City Council’s Finance Committee has tabled a plan to hire a public information officer. At Monday night’s finance committee meeting, Human Resources Director Brian Dostanko presented a pers...

Jerome Township Trustees discussed road improvements along the U.S. 33 corridor with state and county agencies during Tuesday’s meeting. Most of the conversation revolved around projects at the U.S. 3...

The Village of Plain City will be hosting an alternative Halloween event, along with trick-or-treat, in light of COVID-19. Village council earlier decided to set Plain City’s trick-or-treat time for 3...

Special Agent Ken Teich, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, works to display artifacts belonging to Blackie’s Gang, recovered at the crash site near the near the India/Myanmar border. The ...

Three candidates are vying to represent the 26th District in the Ohio State Senate. Republican candidate Bill Reineke and Democrat Craig Swartz will have their names on the ballot while Independent Ro...

Registered voters in Union County will go to the voting polls Tuesday, Nov. 3 to vote during the General Election. It has been well publicized that voters will cast their votes for the President of th...

Triad staff is working to close the learning gap caused by virtual learning during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. A chunk of elementary students have fallen behind their grade level, according to...

Community partners and stakeholders gathered Friday for a small, socially distanced ribbon cutting ceremony for Memorial Health’s new Inpatient and Outpatient Pavilions. Pictured from left to right ar...