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Triad expects to have students back in buildings
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 17, 2020
Triad’s Superintendent said she expects most students in the district to return to school in-person for the upcoming year. During Thursday’s Board of Education meeting, which was held virtually, the b...
Outdoor eating area in use
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 17, 2020
Above, Christine Fisher, who works at a local attorney’s office, watches videos and eats her lunch Thursday in the outdoor eating area in Marysville’s Uptown. Fisher said she really enjoys the outdoor...
Testing demands create new hurdles
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 16, 2020
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Union County officials say they are trying to overcome hurdles to meet the growing need for testing locally. During Wednesday’s Board of Health meeting, Union Count...
Bug in the sun
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 16, 2020
This yellow wooly bear caterpillar was seen Wednesday on the trail along Marysville’s Upground Reservoir. The caterpillar, which can be found throughout the United States, will eventually mature and t...
Authority of council members discussed at P.C. meeting
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 15, 2020
As Plain City Council continued to discuss outdoor dining legislation, council members also reviewed their role in the village’s government. During Monday’s council meeting, members heard the second r...
Crews working on track
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 15, 2020
Marysville crews continue to work on a planned Bicycle Motocross, or BMX, track at north east corner of Cypress and Holly drives, behind the Marysville Estates mobile home park. Builders are using a s...
North Lewisburg budget shows optimism
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By Chad Williamson 
July 15, 2020
Despite an uncertain impact from the coronovirus pandemic on tax collection, the village of North Lewisburg isn’t in panic mode. Village council viewed the 2021 temporary budget at Tuesday night’s mee...
Richwood Village Council considers online utility bill-pay
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
July 15, 2020
Since the Village of Richwood had a web site developed online, there is one information section that states “under construction.” That is regarding making payments of water and sewer bills, purchasing...
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By Chad Williamson 
July 14, 2020
The extra days will be used to prepare teachers Students in the Marysville School District will begin classes a bit later than originally planned. Following a vote by the Marysville Board of Education...
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By Mac Cordell 
July 14, 2020
Marysville City Council held its return to in-person meetings Monday night. The meeting was held in Veterans Auditorium to allow for social distancing. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell) Land was ...
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 14, 2020
Union County school districts will receive nearly $420,000 in coronavirus relief aid. State Representative Tracy Richardson announced this morning the State Controlling Board approved the release of $...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 14, 2020
Officials Monday broke ground on the city’s new water plant at 18000 Raymond Road. The plant will have capacity for about 7.5 million gallons a day, nearly doubling capacity of the current plant which...
Officials to make fair as safe as possible
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By Mac Cordell 
July 13, 2020
Despite shooting at what they call, “a moving target,” Union County Fair organizers are looking forward to this year’s fair. They do know and want the community to understand this year’s fair, set for...
The buzz on bees
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 13, 2020
While much of the world is changing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the process of pollination has not. As they gather pollen to store and turn into honey, worker honey bees pollinate flowers, f...
UCHD continues to prioritize contact tracing
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 13, 2020
Local officials are emphasizing the importance of contact tracing in stopping the spread of COVID-19, after Governor Mike DeWine upgraded Union County to a Level 2 Public Health Emergency. Union Count...
Community shows support for Memorial Gables
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 13, 2020
More than 100 cars, vehicles, and floats rallied to show support for the residents and staff of Memorial Gables recently during the July “Family and Friends Parade.” Supporters threw candy and blew bu...
Closed pool creates waves
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 10, 2020
Homeowners from the Mill Valley North community are unhappy with the homeowners association (HOA) following its decision not to open the residential pool, pictured above, this season. Representatives ...
Jon Alder evaluating guidelines for opening
News, Plain City
By Mac Cordell 
July 10, 2020
Jonathan Alder School officials are working on a plan to reopen schools. “Our intention still is to open up with all of our students, in-person, traditionally,” Alder Superintendent Gary Chapman said ...
Splash pad fun
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 10, 2020
With nearly two weeks of temperatures in the 90s, residents around the community are looking for ways to stay cool. A favorite is spending time at the splash pad at Partners Park in Marysville’s Uptow...
Area receives $1.1M in virus relief funds
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By Mac Cordell 
July 9, 2020
Tuesday, Union County officials listened to a vendor pitch a device capable of taking a person’s core body temperature in a matter of seconds. Union County Common Pleas Court Judge Don Fraser has said...
Drilling company to locate in Jerome Township
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 9, 2020
Jerome Township Trustees recently approved the first phase of a final development plan for Parks Drilling Company, which will be located on the east side of Industrial Parkway, north of U.S. 42. Graph...
P.C. Council continues to debate outdoor dining
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 9, 2020
A Plain City Council member continued to express concerns during Wednesday’s work session toward a proposed program that would allow restaurants to extend their outdoor dining areas. Village Administr...
Legion honors area law enforcement agencies
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 9, 2020
Members of the American Legion Union Post 79 met recently with representatives from Union County law enforcement agencies. Post officials presented the Marysville Division of Police, Union County Sher...
Area woman to appear on reality show tonight
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By Michael Williamson 
July 8, 2020
Melissa Burns, a Union County resident and farmer, performs a brick-laying challenge as a contestant on the show “Tough as Nails” which premieres tonight at 8 p.m. on CBS. (Photo submitted) Union Coun...
Jerome officials renew talk of fire levy
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 8, 2020
Jerome Township officials are searching for a way to successfully fund the fire department by opening discussions with residents, beginning with a special trustees meeting Tuesday. Jerome Township Div...
Balloon Fest Event Guide artwork selected
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 8, 2020
The entry of Emma Falk, 12, second from left, was recently selected as the winning artwork to be featured on the cover the All Ohio Balloon Fest Event Guide. More than 600 votes were cast in the conte...
City, county officials have no plans for mask mandate
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By Mac Cordell 
July 7, 2020
As cities and counties surrounding Union County consider and enact mask mandates, local officials are not moving in that direction. “We are comfortable, at this point in time, with the recommendation ...
Waiting for a change
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 7, 2020
A Luna Moth caterpillar was recently spotted searching for leaves to eat. Like the bright green caterpillar, the moth will emerge from a cocoon with lime green colored wings and a white body. They can...
Area veterinarians donate time to operate rabies shot clinics
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 7, 2020
Local veterinarians are teaming up to volunteer their time for the annual Union County rabies shot clinics. “For the 2020 rabies vaccination clinic, we need your help to make it safe, socially distanc...