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By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia While two of Union County’s largest employers are taking precautions, neither is shutting down. Officials from both Honda and Scotts Miracle-Gro have said they are ...

The Union County Courthouse is remaining open, but “with restrictions.” Monday, Union County Common Pleas Court Judge Donald Fraser issued “a judicial emergency” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The cou...

A local women reads a sign posted on the door at the Union County Services Building stating the voting polls are closed after the Director of Ohio Department of Health Dr. Amy Acton signed an order la...

To ease the burden of emergency responders, local officials are asking residents to refrain from calling 911 for COVID-19 concerns. A release from the Union County Health Department and Union County S...

By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia The center of operations for at least two local municipalities are shutting their doors to keep employees safe. “We are officially closing City Hall tomorrow,” Mary...

The McDonalds on Delaware Avenue in Marysville posted a sign on its entrance door after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine closed all dine-in restaurants following his press conference Sunday. Carry out and dr...

While physical schools are closed, local districts are working to meet the needs of students and families. Marysville, Fairbanks, Jonathan Alder, North Union and Triad will provide “grab and go” meals...

Although there were no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Union County as of Sunday evening, the Union County Health Department (UCHD) is urging residents to practice social distancing. “It is clearer eac...

A Sidney, Ohio, woman was killed as a result of a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 36 Friday afternoon. Kimberly G. Frederick, 59, of Sidney, was pronounced dead at the scene. She was transported to th...

By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia Union County officials are saying that Mobile Meals will continue, at least for now. Melanie Ziegler, Vice President of Community Engagement with Memorial Health, c...

Pictured above is the scene of a fatal head-on crash on U.S. 36, west of Route 4, in Union Township which occurred Friday shortly before 5 p.m. (Photo submitted) One person was killed and three others...

Editor’s note: As the primary election approaches, the Journal-Tribune is featuring coverage of contested races in the area. Today’s edition features statements submitted by Melissa Ackison and Bill R...

This undated file photo provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows CDC’s laboratory test kit for the coronavirus. (AP photo) U.C. Health Department, hospital urge restraint Unio...

By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia Visitors, work release restricted after outbreak As the number of coronavirus cases in Ohio continue to grow, correctional facilities are taking extra precautions. ...

Virus forces districts to make changes hour by hour While school districts around Union County remain open, they are making plans for the day when they won’t be and they are encouraging parents to do ...

The City of Marysville is taking steps to protect city residents and employees. Moments after Gov. Mike DeWine’s press conference Wednesday discouraging public gatherings, city officials announced the...

Below, a ribbon cutting ceremony for Sydney’s Magnolia House, a recovery home operated by Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions took place Wednesday evening. The house, dedicated in memory of Sydney ...

Local health agencies are taking additional steps to prepare as Ohio moves closer to establishing evidence of community spread of the new coronavirus. Yesterday evening Jason Orcena, Union County Heal...

Mechanicsburg Police Captain Scott Bodey talks with North Lewisburg Village Councilmember Ted Murphy following Tuesday night’s council meeting. The patch on Bodey’s shoulder with be changing in six mo...

A new, residential development is on its way to Plain City. Council members approved the rezoning and development plan for the Jefferson Village residential development Monday night. Village Administr...

Early voting as part of Ohio’s Primary Election has been underway for weeks. Election officials are urging voters to take advantage of the opportunity to cast their ballot before Election Day as a way...

Students from throughout the Jonathan Alder School District were encouraged to share stories with children from different grade levels recently. Pictured above and below, Canaan Middle School sixth gr...

Marysville is looking to make sure every resident gets counted as part of this year’s federal census. Beginning this week, the federal government will be mailing census forms to residents. Brad Bodenm...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine spoke during the annual Lincoln Day Dinner Monday night. The event was hosted by the Union County Republican Party at the Union County Services Building. The night began with a s...

The talk around Richwood is about what to do with the former town hall/opera house building. Monday night, Council met Sarah Barr, owner “Raising The Barr,” who is offering to talk with village reside...

Editor’s note: The following information was written by Union County Community Concert Association Board Member Florence Allen. ––– The Union County Community Concert Association will bring the Aladdi...

In honor of the 100th year of women having the right to vote, the Union County Board of Elections honored some of the county’s oldest women voters. Among those honored was Gladys Marl, above, a reside...

A Marysville teen has been indicted after officials found alleged child pornography at a local high school. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Bryan Gabriel Loulan, 19, of 625 Wagon Wheel Lane. ...

Marysville Police Officer Amy Findley, right, holds a pad for a student at a women’s self defense class at the Marysville Public Library Saturday as other student watch on. (Journal-Tribune photo by S...

Editor’s note: Each day this week, the Journal-Tribune featured coverage of contested races and issues throughout the county ahead of the March 17 primary election. Today’s edition features statements...