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By Michael Williamson 
August 9, 2019
A worker at an egg farm in York Township has died. According to information released by the Union County Sheriff’s Office, a 25-year old immigrant farm worker living in Marion, died as a result of fal...
A special night at the Balloon Fest
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 9, 2019
Fans gathered Thursday night to see 38 Special kick off the first night of the 2019 All Ohio Balloon Fest. Lead singer, Don Barnes, left, took the crowd back to the 1980s with many of the band’s class...
Jerome residents say growth happening too fast
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By Michael Williamson 
August 8, 2019
An updated site plan for a development in New California, proposed by the Homewood Corporation, shows 83.5 acres of land southeast of U.S. 42 and U.S. 33. The property would be a mixed-use development...
Township zoning inspector abruptly resigns
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 8, 2019
Jerome Township is without a zoning inspector. Mark Spagnuolo, the township zoning officer, resigned effective at 5 p.m. Tuesday evening, just ahead of the first regular trustees meeting of August. Sp...
Candidates and issues set for Nov. 5 ballot
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By Mac Cordell 
August 8, 2019
Local election officials say they are already preparing for November’s election. “We are working hard, we have a lot of stuff to do,” said Brandon Clay, director of the Union County Board of Elections...
Balloon Fest opens tonight
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 8, 2019
The All Ohio Balloon Fest begins tonight at the Union County Airport and things are starting to take shape. Above, Michele Lambert of Belgium inflates the Yoda balloon at the airport this morning. At ...
News, Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
August 7, 2019
The Plain City Police Department will gain a few more officers. Village council members approved the addition of a police levy on the November ballot at a special council meeting Monday night. The mea...
Bakery being built
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 7, 2019
Construction is underway on an addition at the Der Dutchman restaurant on Jefferson Street. The restaurant plans to expand the bakery. The 5,000 -square-foot prohect has seen several delays due to its...
Woman charged after leading 110-mph chase in station wagon
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By Mac Cordell 
August 7, 2019
A Columbus woman, accused of leading police on a high-speed chase through Union and Logan counties, has been indicted. The grand jury has charged Brandy N. Fuqua, 25, of Columbus, with one count of fa...
Music’s anti-sellout
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By Chad Williamson 
August 7, 2019
Aaron Lewis, shown above in a promotional photo, will headline the All Ohio Balloon Fest on Friday, taking the stage at 8:30 p.m. (Photo submitted) –––– No one can accuse Aaron Lewis of being a sellou...
Hyperloop One pod makes local stop
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By Michael Williamson 
August 7, 2019
Marysville residents gathered around the Virgin Hyperloop XP-1 test pod at Partners Park Tuesday morning. The pod is part of a traveling roadshow going across the nation to show the test vehicle that ...
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
August 6, 2019
Richwood Mayor Scott Jerew called an emergency meeting of village council Monday, stating that he received a lengthy email from Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips regarding the wording on the three...
Event will focus on mental health of veterans
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 6, 2019
The Union County Veterans Service Commission and Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County are hosting an event to promote the mental health of veterans in the community. Lifting Up Our Veteran...
Air Force simulator to be on hand for Balloon Fest
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 6, 2019
The All Ohio Balloon Fest will feature a virtual reality experience from the United States Air Force this weekend, August 8-10. People of all ages will be able to participate in a variety of challenge...
Blackie’s Gang retrieval crew visits Marysville
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By Mac Cordell 
August 6, 2019
Members of a recovery team were at Marysville City Council’s work session Monday to detail plans to recover the body of Capt. John “Blackie” Porter and the crew of men that died with him when his plan...
Area added to disaster designation list for farming
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By Michael Williamson 
August 5, 2019
After a damaging season of rain, Union County farmers may see help from the federal government. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday that Union County has been added to a list of Ohio counties cover...
Saving Jane reunites at All Ohio Balloon Fest
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 5, 2019
Pictured above is Marti Dodson, lead singer of Saving Jane which will perform from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday at the All Ohio Balloon Fest. The band drifted apart after finding national attention with th...
Hyperloop tour to feature local stop
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By Mac Cordell 
August 5, 2019
The Hyperloop One is making its first stop in Marysville this week. As part of a national roadshow, Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) is bringing its XP-1 Hyperloop vehicle to Marysville. The pod will be on ...
Stop snags man wanted for attempted murder
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By Mac Cordell 
August 5, 2019
A Florida man, wanted in connection with attempted murder and armed robbery charges, has been indicted locally. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Dylan Michael Page, 24, of Fernandina Beach, Fl...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 5, 2019
The All Ohio Balloon Festival is getting a special postmark from the U.S. Postal Service. On Thursday, Aug. 8 through Saturday, Aug. 10, the Postal Service will be at the Balloon Festival at the Union...
American Legion expands membership
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 2, 2019
The American Legion will now allow six million more veterans to join the organization. On Tuesday President Trump signed The LEGION Act (Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service...
Bunnies on the brain
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By Mac Cordell 
August 2, 2019
The rabbit quiz bowl team from Union County will be honored tonight at the Ohio State Fair. The team took first place in the state. Team members include, from left, Sariah Bates, Shelby Jones, Zach Sc...
News, Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
August 1, 2019
As crews in Plain City wrap up their final week of paving on Maple Street, the village is preparing to move forward on a similar project one block over. Designs are being put together for the reconstr...
Pelanda aggressive in ride safety duties at state fair
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 1, 2019
In her first year as Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), Dorothy Pelanda is taking on a new role - one she deemed “chief of ride safety.” ODA includes the Division of Amusement Ride ...
Hope Center a perfect partner for All Ohio Balloon Fest
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 1, 2019
Volunteers assist a pilot as he inflates his envelope during the 2018 All Ohio Balloon Fest. The Hope Center will be partnering with the Balloon Fest for its 2019 run from Thursday, Aug. 8 through Sat...
Book blowup highlights changing role of schools
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By Chad Williamson 
August 1, 2019
A Marysville teacher found himself as the subject of a social media storm recently over a pair of books he included on an Amazon Wish List. And while the topic of the books created the controversy, th...
Those left behind after an incident of suicide can be at risk
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By Mac Cordell 
August 1, 2019
After the death of his friend, Stella Abel, Kaden Legron decided to paint his soapbox derby car like a starry night in honor of the girl who wanted to be an astronaut and print suicide prevention cont...
U.C. Foundation receives national recognition
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 31, 2019
The Union County Foundation recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations establish legal, ethical,...
Reserve Champion goat also set record
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 31, 2019
The Reserve Champion market goat, shown by Cohen Burns, sold for a record $2,100 to Strait and Lamp Group, Sam’s Jackson’s Auto Repair, RB Equipment, Richwood Bank, Union Propane, Chuckery Farms and H...