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By Jacob Runnels 
April 6, 2018
According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, a 2009 Honda CR-V struck a 2013 Kenworth truck at the intersection of routes 4 and 161 at 11:01 a.m. Thursday. One person was taken to Memorial Hospital...
Commissioners adjust meeting framework
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By Mac Cordell 
April 6, 2018
The Union County Commissioners are reworking the way they operate. The commissioners currently schedule meetings throughout the day on Tuesdays and Thursdays. County Commissioner Gary Lee recently sai...
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By Will Channell 
April 6, 2018
Pictured is the sign letting residents know about Big Lots upcoming move to U.S. 36. City Planner Chad Flowers said the move makes sense as commercial establishments migrate to the Colemans Crossing a...
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By Jacob Runnels 
April 5, 2018
Spanish students at Fairbanks High School spent a week in Costa Rica, starting March 19, as a part of a field trip to learn more about the country and its flora and fauna. They used their Spanish-spea...
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By Will Channell 
April 5, 2018
Pictured are the boundaries of the proposed designated drinking area for Uptown Marysville presented to city council members Monday. Residents would be able to walk around the district with alcoholic ...
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By Mac Cordell 
April 4, 2018
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, right, was at the Marysville Public Library on Tuesday afternoon. Jordan came to speak to pro-second amendment students and parents. The students will also be part of an April 20...
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By Will Channell 
April 4, 2018
A large amount of rainfall, about two and a half inches, flooded many parts of the area Tuesday. Pictured above is the intersection of Inskeep-Cratty Road and Route 245, which was closed to traffic du...
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By Will Channell 
April 3, 2018
Pictured is a map presented to council members Monday that includes a proposed new Marysville fire station, represented by the star to the southeast of the map. The station would expand the city’s fir...
Jerome Township weighs in on Plain City, Columbus water deal
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By Mac Cordell 
April 3, 2018
Jerome Township officials are expressing concern about a plan to connect Plain City to the Columbus water system. “I am just not sure where Plain City is going with this,” Township Trustee Joe Craft s...
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By Chad Williamson 
April 3, 2018
Marysville Police officers and Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers investigate a parked semi on East Fifth Street across from Leon’s Garage Sunday at about 12:30 p.m. Deputy Chief Tony Brooks said an o...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 3, 2018
Despite cold temperatures, the younger population of Marysville recently enjoyed attending several Easter egg hunts. Pictured in the top photo are the children of Ashley Nicole, of Marysville. (Photos...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 3, 2018
Gov. John Kasich recently approved legislation that will provide more than $1.65 million in funding for Union County projects. Last week, Kasich signed the state’s $2.62 billion capital budget. The ca...
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By Mac Cordell 
April 3, 2018
Friends and family of Thomas Welch show relief in court Thursday after visiting Judge Timothy Campbell sentenced Welch to community control. Prosecutors argued that the man who inappropriately receive...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 30, 2018
Country group LOCASH, comprised of of singer-songwriters Preston Brust, left, and Chris Lucas, will be the featured entertainment Friday, Aug. 10, at the All Ohio Balloon Fest. Their 2016 album THE FI...
Thursday dangerous on county roads
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By Will Channell 
March 30, 2018
Thursday saw a slew of crashes on Union County roads, including one that cost a Springfield man his life. The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSP) is still investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred...
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By Mac Cordell 
March 30, 2018
Plain City officials are working through the legal process to recover money paid for a building that never got built. In 2017, Plain City officials paid $124,967 to Blaine Builders to construct what t...
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
March 30, 2018
The A Team consists of Connor Brandt, Gage Zwayer, Lucien Hendrickson, Jared Smith and Jobe Starks. (Photo submitted) –––– Members of the North Union Robotics teams are getting ready to compete in the...
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By Mac Cordell 
March 30, 2018
MILLER –––– A local man could be facing years in prison after he successfully convinced law enforcement officers and court officials that he was his brother. A Union County Grand Jury has indicted Rya...
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By Will Channell 
March 30, 2018
First responders examine a two-vehicle crash involving a car and semi that killed a male driver today at about 7:30 a.m. on Route 4 between Collins and Milford avenues. Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. M...
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By Mac Cordell 
March 28, 2018
Honda America Manufacturing has announced 11 non-production days at the Marysville Auto Plant, shown above in a September 2017 photo. The move is a company effort to reduce the inventory of 2019 Honda...
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By Will Channell 
March 28, 2018
The latest in the City of Marysville’s effort to update outdated city codes concerns peddlers, solicitors and canvassers. City Zoning Administrator Ron Todd presented changes at Monday’s public affair...
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By Mac Cordell 
March 28, 2018
The man who allegedly crashed into an Ohio State Trooper has been indicted. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Chad Anthony Wall, 42, of Lakeview, charging him with one count of aggravated vehic...
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By Jacob Runnels 
March 27, 2018
Many area churches will conduct Holy Week services for Easter this year. For these services, Palm Sunday will be March 25, Maundy Thursday will be March 29, Good Friday will be March 30, Holy Saturday...
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By Chad Williamson 
March 27, 2018
Pictured above, students at Marysville’s new TRI Academy list their goals on a series of blocks placed on a wall in the school. Students at the school are selected because of credit deficiencies or ot...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 27, 2018
Each year, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program partners with local farmers to provide grants to local nonprofits. Grow Communities, which is sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, provides farmers...
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
March 27, 2018
Members of Richwood Village Council heard several updates regarding village finances, trash collection and projects taking place in the village. Mayor Scott Jerew was absent from the meeting due to re...
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By Will Channell 
March 27, 2018
Marysville City Council Vice President Nevin Taylor speaks to the council audience Monday night to commend City Urban Forester Andy Evans for netting the city a $25,000 grant for the city’s street tre...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 27, 2018
United Way presented UCO with the Campaign Chair Award, United Way’s highest distinction of honor, for its workplace campaign achievements during the 2017-18 campaign. Pictured from left to right: Dan...