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County officials investigating cyber security incident
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County officials investigating cyber security incident
By Michael Williamson 
May 23, 2025
Union County officials are working with investigators to clear up a cyber security incident that occurred early last week. Officials were alerted to “unusual activity” on the county’s network Sunday a...
Service members can be honored at monument
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Local residents can purchase pavers to recognize veterans who have lived in Union County through the Veterans Remembrance Committee. The pavers are placed at the Union County Veterans Plaza. (Photo submitted)
Service members can be honored at monument
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 23, 2025
As residents celebrate Memorial Day, the Veterans Remembrance Committee encourages residents to visit the graves of our fallen veterans or the Union County Veterans Plaza where names of more than 600 ...
“Overall, it’s a disaster”
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“Overall, it’s a disaster”
JA weighs in on impact of state budget proposals
By Michael Williamson 
May 22, 2025
Jonathan Alder is joining other school districts in the county and state in expressing its frustration over the Ohio legislature’s proposals impacting public education. Treasurer Mark Ingles told the ...
Union County Memorial Day events listed
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Union County Memorial Day events listed
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 22, 2025
This year’s theme for the Marysville Memorial Day Ceremony is “Our Flag Covered Heroes,” a reminder of the ultimate sacrifices made by the men and women of the United States Military, to protect again...
Craving home from Iraq
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Marysville resident Jeff Lyerla sits in a White Castle throne during his induction into the Craver’s Hall of Fame on May 15. Lyerla earned his spot in those hallowed halls after he shared a story of sending his friend in the Army a deployment package consisting of an empty Crave Case. (Photo submitted)
Craving home from Iraq
Local man enters White Castle Hall of Fame after scarfing sliders while on leave
By Kyle Meddles 
May 21, 2025
There are many ways that a serviceman might choose to spend the cherished few days on leave from a deployment. One Marysville resident chose to spend it with a White Castle “Crave Case” – and it earne...
Jerome Township to see increased traffic focus
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Jerome Township to see increased traffic focus
By Kyle Meddles 
May 21, 2025
The Jerome Township Trustees voted in approval of a contract with the Union County Sheriff to bring more police units to the township to help with traffic enforcement. At the regular meeting of the tr...
Students create monument mall
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Students create monument mall
By Michael Williamson 
May 21, 2025
Fairbanks eighth graders designed and created their own monument mall as part of a wider project researching monuments and memorials ahead of their trip to Washington, D.C. this year. Students selecte...
HB 96 still a worry to future of NU finances
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HB 96 still a worry to future of NU finances
By Kyle Meddles 
May 20, 2025
North Union’s board of education approved the five-year forecast as concerns within the statehouse continue to mount. At the regular meeting of the board on Monday, North Union Treasurer Scott Marunia...
Fairbanks eyes state reduction
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Fairbanks eyes state reduction
By Michael Williamson 
May 20, 2025
Fairbanks Treasurer Aaron Johnson said, one way or another, the district will likely see reductions in revenues over the next several years as decisions start coming from the Ohio legislature. During ...
Triad district to partner for health and wellness services
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Triad district to partner for health and wellness services
By Kyle Meddles 
May 20, 2025
Triad is pursuing a potential collaboration with Community Health and Wellness Partners to bring healthcare services to the school district and closer to its rural populace. At a recent meeting of Tri...
Fairground hosts “heavy” equipment show
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Remote control (RC) truck drivers at the Central Ohio RC Semi and Equipment Show Saturday were presented with a huge space to operate their vehicles freely. The space was divided into two sections, one for custom-built, show vehicles and the other for heavy equipment vehicles working in piles of dirt. Above, two drivers control their trucks in the show area, navigating up and over a bridge while carrying excavators on trailers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Fairground hosts “heavy” equipment show
By Kyle Meddles 
May 20, 2025
Editor's note: This story has been revised from a previous version to include the organizers of the event. Remote controlled trucks and heavy equipment rolled through the area Saturday as hobbyists fr...
Marysville says goodbye to seniors
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Marysville says goodbye to seniors
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 20, 2025
The more than 400 members of the Marysville class of 2025 throw their mortarboards in the air at the conclusion of Saturday night's graduation ceremony in the football stadium. High winds in the area ...
Batteries spark Milford Center blaze
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Batteries spark Milford Center blaze
By Michael Williamson 
May 19, 2025
Lithium-ion batteries were the likely cause of a residential fire in Milford Center over the weekend. Chief Todd Simmons with the Union Township Fire Department said there were three people in the hou...
Ceremony honors fallen officers
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Ceremony honors fallen officers
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 19, 2025
Residents and officers from every Union County law enforcement agency were present Saturday for the 20th anniversary of the Law Enforcement Memorial’s “In the Line of Duty” ceremony, held each May to ...
Drivers escape injury
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Drivers escape injury
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 19, 2025
According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports, deputies responded to the intersection of Route 4 near Collins Avenue at approximately 8:13 a.m., Friday, after a 2007 Toyota Scion rear ended a Mac...
Richwood man indicted after strangling incident
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Richwood man indicted after strangling incident
By Kyle Meddles 
May 19, 2025
A Richwood man is being charged after allegedly strangling his girlfriend. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Brian Patrick Smith, 39, of 275 N. Franklin St., in Richwood, charging him with one ...
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Tolles, Amazon partnership grows
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 19, 2025
Editor’s note: The following release is supplied by Tolles Career Center. ––– Tolles Career and Technical Center and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are working together to prepare students for high-demand ...
After levy, all eyes on the statehouse
Education, Marysville School Board, News
After levy, all eyes on the statehouse
Legislators ponder changes that would impact tax collections
By Chad Williamson 
May 17, 2025
After passing an operating levy earlier this month, voters in the Marysville district made sure their schools would have five years of operating funds – if the statehouse allows them to be collected. ...
JA will seek public input on future of bond issue
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JA will seek public input on future of bond issue
By Michael Williamson 
May 17, 2025
Jonathan Alder officials are considering a public discussion following the district’s recent bond defeat. At the Tuesday board of education meeting, school officials discussed dates for a public forum...
Allen says goodbye
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Allen says goodbye
By Chad Williamson 
May 16, 2025
Retiring Marysville Superintendent Diane Allen, left, wipes tears from her eyes after delivering comments at her final regular school board meeting Thursday. Shown giving her a standing ovation are, f...
Improved county airport security measures discussed
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Improved county airport security measures discussed
By Kyle Meddles 
May 16, 2025
Officials at the Union County Airport discussed increasing security measures at the airport after a growing number of people have been found loitering on the premises. SkyVista Aviation Co-owner Steve...
Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony set for Saturday
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Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony set for Saturday
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 16, 2025
Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ––– What began as a vision of retired Sheriff John Overly, became a reality in May 2005 under retired Sheriff...
Bee leavin’
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Bee leavin’
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 15, 2025
Jim Culbertson of Marysville helps remove a swarm of bees from behind the Hope Center on Court Street recently. Culbertson said he picked up beekeeping as a hobby in retirement. (Journal-Tribune photo...
Marysville names top scholars for class of 2025
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Marysville names top scholars for class of 2025
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 14, 2025
As Marysville prepares for Saturday’s graduation ceremony, the school district recently released information on its top scholars for the class of 2025. Valedictorians Marysville High School Christine ...
Crash ends with vehicle on sidewalk
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Crash ends with vehicle on sidewalk
By Chad Williamson 
May 14, 2025
Correction: Due to incorrect information submitted to the newspaper, the caption below a crash pictured on Wednesday’s front page contained incorrect details. The description of the crash involving Sa...
Richwood continues to investigate backflow compliance program
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Richwood continues to investigate backflow compliance program
By Kyle Meddles 
May 14, 2025
Richwood council further discussed backflow compliance and which related software to purchase. At the regular meeting of village council on Monday, water and sewer operator Eric Kincaid stepped in for...
U.C. investments earn $1.5M in Q1
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U.C. investments earn $1.5M in Q1
By Michael Williamson 
May 14, 2025
Union County’s investment income is still solid after receiving a slight bump this quarter compared to the same time last year. Treasurer Andy Smarra told the county commissioners recently that, overa...
Paper wait
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Paper wait
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 13, 2025
Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year for Boston’s restaurant in Marysville. As patrons waited for tables Sunday, many, like those pictured above, picked up a Journal-Tribune to read as they pas...
CDBG money could be history
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CDBG money could be history
Funds for grant program do not appear in 2026 federal budget
By Michael Williamson 
May 12, 2025
The villages of Milford Center and Richwood got the green light to apply for infrastructure funding this year but funding may not be available next year. Thomas Perry with Community Development Consul...
Car burns up
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Car burns up
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 12, 2025
Emergency crews responded to a car fire near the VFW on Industrial Parkway around 9 p.m., Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)