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By Mac Cordell 
August 19, 2019
A woman who allegedly attacked her child and another man has been charged. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Elisabeth Rachel Carver, 43, whose court-listed address is Montpelier, Indiana. Acco...
Here’s to the next 200 years
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 19, 2019
It was a party to remember for 200 years as Marysville celebrated its bicentennial over the weekend. Above, fireworks lit the night sky Saturday to help the city cap its birthday celebration. Left, 2-...
Local hero honored
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 19, 2019
Earlier this week, the Marysville Police Department and Ohio State High Patrol honored Steve Sprigs of Union County, pictured above third from right, for saving two individuals from being struck by a ...
A fitting welcome home
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 19, 2019
Pictured above, the 79 soldiers of Battery C, 1-174th Field Artillery, are greeted by family and friends at the Marysville High School Friday after returning from their deployment to Europe. The soldi...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 19, 2019
Union County residents can now text messages to 911 in the event of an emergency. Sheriff Jamie Patton announced Friday morning that the “Text to 911” service is available to residents in the county a...
A party 200 years in the making
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 19, 2019
The streets of Uptown Marysville were packed with activity Friday night as the city began its two-day bicentennial celebration. Above, McGuffey Lane plays on stage as residents kick back in lawn chair...
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By Chad Williamson 
August 16, 2019
A Marysville teacher has resigned after admitting to targeting a recent graduate for sexual advances over social media. The board of education accepted the resignation of second-year teacher Jacob New...
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 16, 2019
The Triad Board of Education is working on a vision for students that will guide their strategic planning in the coming years. The vision, “Portrait of a Graduate,” is essentially a set of skills and ...
Show choir instead of gym class?
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By Chad Williamson 
August 16, 2019
Members of Marysville’s School Resource Officer team were introduced to the Marysville Board of Education during Thursday night’s meeting. Members pictured above are, from left to right, Don McGlenn, ...
Balloon Fest donates $15,000
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 15, 2019
Representatives from the All Ohio Balloon Fest donated $15,000 in proceeds from the event to its local charitable partner, the Hope Center. The money from the Balloon Fest will be used to support serv...
Jerome moves to replace zoning inspector
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By Michael Williamson 
August 15, 2019
Jerome Township is moving forward with filling their zoning inspector vacancy. The trustees held a special meeting Thursday morning to establish details of the job description as well as how to handle...
Local troops returning from deployment
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 15, 2019
The 79 soldiers of Battery C, 1-174th Field Artillery will return from their deployment to Europe on Friday. They left Marysville in September as part of a NATO exercise which took them from Germany, ...
Marysville students return to class
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 15, 2019
Navin Elementary School Principal Lynette Lewis, right, welcomes students back on their first day of school this morning. Marysville elementary schools have a staggered start date, with students with ...
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By Michael Williamson 
August 15, 2019
The York Township farm worker who died last week has been identified. According to a release from the Union County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement and federal officials identified Josue Adan Mezhua ...
News, Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
August 14, 2019
As Plain City continues to grow, the village is clamping down on issues previously unattended to and the result has some residents concerned with the changes. Several residents and business owners att...
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 14, 2019
Jonathan Alder’s school board is contemplating changing the usage policy for the stadium after the recent completion of a new stadium at Jonathan Alder High School. Superintendent Gary Chapman said it...
First on the turf
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 14, 2019
The finished Jonathan Alder High School turf field and scoreboard will be on display for the public to see Thursday ahead of the first football game of the season on Aug. 30. Alder’s Athletic and Musi...
Officers honored
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 14, 2019
Plain City Police Chief Dale McKee, left, presented certificates of achievement to two officers at the village’s council meeting Monday night. Sgt. Tharon Prather, center, was recognized for 15 years ...
Union County Health Department supports lactation program
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 14, 2019
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month and the Union County Health Department (UCHD) wants families to know that Union County is a breastfeeding friendly community. “Support for breastfeeding familie...
Group seeks brand decision on 33 Corridor
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By Michael Williamson 
August 14, 2019
Branding for the Northwest 33 Innovation Corridor continues to be a point of contention for the members of the corridor’s Council of Governments (COG). At their monthly meeting Wednesday, COG members ...
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 13, 2019
Milford Center Council recently approved an ordinance that will affect the billing, late charges and shutoff of water in the village. At Monday’s meeting, council voted unanimously to approve a shorte...
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By Michael Williamson 
August 13, 2019
With the decision stalled on whether Plain City will join their water service with the City of Columbus, the village is moving forward with a backup plan. Village Council introduced legislation Monday...
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
August 13, 2019
Residents continue to attend the Richwood Village Council meetings to check on any updates regarding the flooding issues residents have endured after heavy rains. Mayor Scott Jerew stated that a packe...
City approves sale at Innovation Park
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By Mac Cordell 
August 13, 2019
Marysville is moving forward with an agreement to sell 15.28 acres along U.S. 33 in the city’s Innovation Park. The buyer, BlueScope, is planning to build two buildings on the site. (Photo submitted) ...
Attendance record falls at Balloon Fest
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By Mac Cordell 
August 12, 2019
It was a record-breaking weekend at the All Ohio Balloon Fest. Saturday’s festival attendance approached 15,000 with weekend participation of about 27,000. Above, children were the center of Saturday’...
Health Department offering birth control program
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 12, 2019
The Union County Health Department (UCHD) is now offering another form of birth control through its reproductive health and wellness clinic. On top of their current options, UCHD is offering long-acti...
Balloon Fest features Glow, Lewis
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 12, 2019
A successful second day of the 2019 All Ohio Balloon Fest came to a close Friday evening. The always-popular Balloon Glow was held at sundown and the above photo features the Yoda Balloon. In the phot...
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By Mac Cordell 
August 9, 2019
Marysville turns 200 on Saturday and officials are getting ready for a party. “Tomorrow is our birthday so it is going to be a big day,” said City manager Terry Emery. The city will officially begin i...
Local students with autism learn STEAM skills
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 9, 2019
Jaden Brake, 8, left, and Caitlyn Kolopajlo, 11, right, watch to see how many pennies a beetle is able to pull. The activity at the first annual Story of Autism STEAM Day on Wednesday allowed students...