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While the date hasn’t been set, Marysville City Council will hold a work session to discuss the city’s involvement in the future of the YMCA. At the council’s work session this week, members discussed...

Pictured above in screen captures are some of the stars appearing in the first-ever Super Bowl ad for Scotts Miracle-Gro which will air Sunday. Taking part are, clockwise from top left, Martha Stewart...

While the snowy weather forced drivers to be a little more cautious during their morning commutes, it also provided winter scenery like the view at Partners Park pictured above. The Level One Snow Eme...

Medical Reserve Corp Volunteer Nurse Sally Wiley, pictured at right, administers the COVID-19 vaccination to Lt. Justin French with the Jerome Township Division of Fire at the health department’s firs...

Union County is moving forward with a plan to pay off one bond and reversing course on a plan to pay off another. Last week, county officials met with bond counselor Andy Brossart, of Bradley Payne. B...

While the fog made visibility difficult overnight, the high humidity combined with freezing temperatures to create an icy scene as Marysville residents woke this morning. Hoar frost like this on Maple...

Jerome Township Trustees voted Tuesday to increase certain zoning fees in order to cover the cost to review them. “We wanted to have a reason why our fees are what they are,” said Director of Departme...

Investigators are looking for the cause of this fire at Pleasant Valley Colony Apartments on Sunday. 73-year-old Vicki Fleck, who lived in one of the senior living apartments, died in the fire. (Photo...

It seems that the population of Marysville has grown drastically since Sunday with the addition of dozens of snowmen. Above, Chance Voegele, 8, poses with his snowman that he built, with some help, be...

The impact of Major General Oscar C. Decker, Jr. and wife Ella Mae “Babe” will continue to be felt by the community, even after their passing. The Union County Military Family Support Group recently i...

Fairbanks High School held its winter Homecoming celebration Tuesday evening. Mason Cushman (left) was crowned the king, while Linsey Eddy was named the queen. The Fairbanks varsity boys basketball te...

Representatives of Pulte Homes approached Marysville Council Monday night with plans for a new 300-home development across Route 31 from Mill Valley. Above, the large red square shows the development’...

Investigators are looking for the cause of a fire that killed a Plain City woman. About 8:31 p.m. Sunday, the Pleasant Valley Joint Fire District received numerous 911 calls notifying the fire departm...

Those who are 70 and older will be able to schedule their appointments Thursday to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Union County Health Department’s online scheduler, available at www.uchdclinic.org,...

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...