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Editor’s note: This is another installment in a monthly series of stories leading up to Marysville’s 200th birthday in August. Each story asks residents what makes Marysville special to them. ––– John...

The presence of a rare disease that nearly paralyzes children has been confirmed in Ohio and the Union County Health Department (UCHD) is taking steps to prepare for it, should it ever reach the count...

Fairbanks High School Football Coach Pat Cotter, center, talks to his players following Friday night’s 34-14 loss to the Fort Frye Cadets in the opening round of the playoffs. For a full game story fr...

The Union County Veterans Remembrance Committee has finalized its plans for the upcoming Veterans Day Ceremony at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Plaza on the Court House Lawn, at the corner ...

Deputies and units from the Liberty Township Fire Department responded to the 21000 block of Route 347 for a property damage crash involving a 2015 Freightliner semi that struck low hanging utility wi...

A Columbus man has been charged after allegedly breaking into a Darby Township business and running from the police. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Corey Richard Miller, 24, of Columbus, cha...

A vehicle crash at Route 4 near Scott Farms Boulevard at around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday halted traffic both ways for a time. The crash resulted in a light pole being knocked down into the street. Marysvil...

Above, children in Mill Valley couldn’t wait to get their candy, as groups of trick-or-treaters braved the rain on Clydesdale Way Wednesday night. (Journal-Tribune photos by Jacob Runnels)

Plain City officials are working with local business owners to expand parking options in the village Uptown area. At a recent meeting, Village Administrator Nathan Cahall said he is working with the o...

Arianna Bailey, yellow shirt, and her sister, Gabby, swing under the watch of their babysitter Denise Mouser Tuesday afternoon at Schwartzkopf Park. The city recently put an investment in another city...

A clerical error has led to felony theft charges for a local man. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Austin Corsa, 20, of 2145 Rosedale Road, Irwin. Corsa is charged with one count of felony the...

Union County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Route 4 near Trout Road for an injury crash involving a 2007 Pontiac G6 that hit a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander Tuesday at 2:51 p.m. According to Union C...

The Union County Health Assessment results are in, and obesity and drinking are on the rise. The assessment, last taken in 2016, shows the health patterns of Union County residents, for better or for ...

Wednesday is Halloween, and the Marysville Division of Police is taking safety seriously. Though rain is predicted for Wednesday, Police Chief Floyd Golden said trick-or-treating is set to happen from...

The Journal-Tribune is starting to get some submissions from readers in regards to area Halloween decorations and costumed little ones. Submissions may be made at www.marysvillejt.com or at the Marysv...

CLINGER –––– Two Columbus men are facing charges as part of criminal drug ring. The Union County grand jury has indicted Cole Hamilton Clinger and Curtis Robert Clinger. Cole Clinger, 21, is charged w...

Despite damp weather, Saturday morning saw the Uptown packed with early trick-or-treaters as part of the city’s Scarysville event. Above, a group of parents and children, including a trio of dinosaurs...

The Union County grand jury has indicted a Woodstock man accused of trying to rob a local pharmacy. Ian John Keller, 24, 115 Burnwell St., Woodstock, has been indicted, charged with one count each of ...

Above, Marysville school buses pull away from the Early College High School Friday afternoon. Area school districts and the Ohio State Highway Patrol wrapped up National School Bus Safety Week on Frid...

Fairbanks High School students storm the field Friday evening after the Panthers beat Mechanicsburg, 21-14, in overtime. The victory clinched a co-championship (with West Jefferson) in the Ohio Herita...

This year’s Union County Commissioner election is shaping up as a contest between established Marysville and the new growth in Union County. Voters will choose between former Marysville Mayor, Republi...

Silver Scene Players (SSP) will produce the world premiere of Dancing in Riddles at this weekend. Written by local playwright, Amanda Rockhold, this early 1990s dramatic comedy tells the story of a br...

Marysville School District has two issues on the ballot for November. The school district is looking to renew its 6.56-mill levy as a continuing measure and to be granted the ability to switch funding...

Memorial Health’s Board of Trustees handled issues ranging from buried cables to multi-million dollar investment funds at Thursday night’s meeting. While approving the installation of a buried bundle ...

City workers install a new landscaping feature at American Legion Park Thursday afternoon. According to Marysville Public Service Director Mike Andrako, the feature will have a stone engraved with the...

Editor’s note: The following article is the fourth in a weeklong series detailing candidates and issues appearing on the November ballot. A dedicated article about the upcoming Marysville schools levy...

Pictured above, a stray cat sits atop a mattress behind a home on West Fourth Street. Local humane society officials say that tracking the stray cat population in Union County can be difficult. (Journ...

Triad Local Schools is looking to improve its state report card. District Board members received an update this week, going through what officials are planning in order to get the district grade up fr...

Editor’s note: This is the third installment in a weeklong series of articles detailing local issues and candidates that will appear on the November ballot. ––– The Union County Health Department (UCH...

Officers look in a cornfield near the West Central Correctional Facility on Sept. 29 after two inmates escaped. Facility Executive Director Dave Ervin said going forward, officials are going to be mor...