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Diversion of infrastructure funding a local concern
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By Michael Williamson 
March 10, 2025
Union County officials are concerned about a couple of measures at the state level that could impact decisions and funding at the local level. One of those measures is pulling funding away from Region...
Jerome moving forward with new garage facility
News, Plain City News
The planned Jerome Township garage building, pictured above in a rendering, will feature seven bays for the township’s truck fleet along with dedicated locker room, office and break room space. The building is set to be built in the yard just across from the township building parking lot at 9777 Industrial Parkway. (Graphic submitted)
By Kyle Meddles 
March 10, 2025
Jerome has made a pivotal next step in seeing the new township garage building erected. At the regular meeting of the trustees recently, Township Administrator Brandon Standley announced that the bids...
Levy error leaves UCBDD short on funds
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$4M miscalculation; operation in red in 2027
By Michael Williamson 
March 8, 2025
An unintentional miscalculation in financial projections for the November 2024 levy will result in a $4 million shortfall for the Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Superintendent Kara ...
Rezoning will impact land on Hyland-Croy Road
News, Plain City News
The Hyland Commons development, shown above outlined in red, is slated to go north of the Jerome Grand development on Hyland-Croy Road, with the assumed phase two expansion of Jerome Grand to the west. The newly zoned 6.97-acre lot is intended to have retail uses as well as residential apartments and act as a community center to the surrounding neighborhoods. (Graphic submitted)
By Kyle Meddles 
March 7, 2025
Jerome Township approved the rezoning request for rural land north of the Jerome Grand development, paving the way for a new community center to be built. During a public hearing on Tuesday, the board...
Green reflects on MHS scholarship process
Education, News
Stepped down as president, will continue to remain involved in scholarship process
By Jack Christian 
March 7, 2025
Judi Green has always called it "rich." Not in the sense of wealth, but in history, dedication and the deep-rooted belief in education that runs through the alumni of Marysville High School. The schol...
Property buy will bring change to future roundabout
Marysville City Council, News
New designs for the Five Points roundabout, shown above, indicate there will be four routes at the intersection, as the City of Marysville plans to shut down and reroute a portion of East Fifth Street and add a light. The concept comes after the city announced it purchased the land that currently holds Eda’s Italian Ice. The project is slated for 2027. (Graphic submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 6, 2025
The City of Marysville has acquired the property that currently houses Eda's Italian Ice. City officials announced Thursday afternoon that they acquired 825 Delaware Ave., a deal made possible through...
Only 11 applied for Marysville superintendent job
Local News, Marysville School Board, News
By Chad Williamson 
March 6, 2025
Only 11 individuals applied for the open Marysville superintendent position. Applications were accepted through the end of February and officials hope to have a final candidate named by the end of Mar...
Domestic incidents lead to charges
Court News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
March 5, 2025
A Raymond man is facing as many as 15 years in prison for allegedly strangling his girlfriend. The Union County Grand Jury is indicting Lee Allen Alderson, 55, whose court-listed address is 25984 Rout...
Future of CDBG program could be up in the air
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Milford Center, Richwood would likely be next in line for funding
By Michael Williamson 
March 5, 2025
Milford Center and Richwood will be the two target areas for the next round of infrastructure funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Both the Union County Commissioners and...
Developers give peek behind curtain
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Connect Real Estate president Brad DeHays, center, talks about his company’s Silos project planned for Uptown Marysville at the annual State of the City Monday night. DeHays was one of a series of guests who talked about growth, development and the importance of the Marysville school levy. Also pictured are City Manager Terry Emery, left, and the New Albany Company’s Matt McQuade, right. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
State of the City
By Michael Williamson 
March 4, 2025
This year’s State of the City offered some new details on the timeline and construction process for the Silos project in Uptown Marysville. Brad DeHays, the founder and president of Connect Real Estat...
Causes for two recent fires released
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Above, a trail of fuel was sparked from the truck that caught ablaze during the YMCA fire in Marysville on Feb. 28. At 10:20 a.m., first responders were dispatched to the YMCA on 1150 Charles Lane after a report of a fire in an outside shed. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Kyle Meddles 
March 4, 2025
The causes of two recent local fires have been revealed. The fire that engulfed two sheds and two vehicles at the Union County Family YMCA on Feb. 28 has been ruled an accidental fire, while the struc...
Boston’s donates to Impact Station
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By Chad Williamson 
March 4, 2025
Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar in Marysville recently made a $5,000 donation to Impact Station from its Valentine’s fundraising event. Pictured above, from left to right in the front row, are Sara...
More details emerge about man captured in manhunt
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By Kyle Meddles 
March 3, 2025
A man wanted for felony kidnapping was taken into custody after an hours-long manhunt in Richwood. At 12:27 p.m., Feb. 28, Chief Jim Hill of the Richwood Police Department said that police were attemp...
Fairbanks facility upgrades to begin soon
Education, News
By Michael Williamson 
March 3, 2025
Renovations to several athletic facilities at Fairbanks will be starting soon, beginning with the football stadium in late May. The board of education recently passed a series of measures at the regul...
P.C. council debates new bleachers at Pastime Park
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By Michael Williamson 
February 28, 2025
Plain City is looking at replacing bleachers at the baseball fields at Pastime Park. Council President Michael Terry told the board Monday that the seating is no longer compliant for insurance purpose...
New Bunsold principal named
Education, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 28, 2025
The current assistant principal will be taking over the top job at Bunsold Middle School before the start of school next year. The Marysville school district announced that Heidi LoParo has been named...
YMCA fire claims two vehicles
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By Kyle Meddles 
February 28, 2025
A shed fire behind the Union County Family YMCA led to two unoccupied vehicles being engulfed in flames. Around 10:20 a.m., Friday, first responders were dispatched to the YMCA on 1150 Charles Lane on...
Richwood chase leads to arrest
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By Kyle Meddles 
February 28, 2025
A suspect was taken into custody after an hours-long manhunt in Richwood on Friday. Chief Jim Hill of the Richwood Police Department said that the suspect, identified as Colton Gamble, had an arrest w...
Raymond Road crash
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By Chad Williamson 
February 28, 2025
Marysville Police were dispatched to Raymond Road near Oakdale Cemetery at 5:12 p.m., Thursday, for a vehicle that crashed into a building. Sheneda Clinton, 42, of Columbus, was cited for operating a ...
Schirg leaving
Education, News
Fairbanks superintendent heading to Rocky River
By Mike Williamson 
February 28, 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version. Fairbanks Superintendent Adham Schirg is leaving the district. After six years leading the school, Schirg announced Friday that he h...
Crash injures Marysville teens
News
By Kyle Meddles 
February 27, 2025
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a serious injury crash involving a local teen that was ejected from the vehicle after striking a tree. According to a press release from the Oh...
Car theft leads to felony charges
Court News, News
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
February 27, 2025
A Marion woman is being indicted for stealing a car and lying about her name to law enforcement. The Union County Grand Jury is charging Skyla Jade Ervin, 20, of Marion, with one count each of grand t...
Marysville Fire Chief makes pitch for assistant
Marysville City Council, News
By Mike Williamson 
February 27, 2025
Marysville is considering adding a new, high-ranking position at the fire department. At the regular city council meeting Monday, Marysville Fire Chief Nate Burns told the board that with the anticipa...
Come on down!
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Above, the group, pictured from left, Margaret “Peggy” Burnside, Christine “Chris” Blue and Connie Godwin pose with “The Price is Right” host Drew Carey, at right, after having the closest guess in price on a set of jewelry. Although they didn’t win any prizes during their first pricing game, the group would finish with prizes worth over $39,000 in total value.
Local women describe big win on the 'Price is Right'
By Kyle Meddles 
February 26, 2025
For three women with local roots, a weekend trip to California and tickets to be a part of the studio audience on “The Price is Right” was all that was planned. Nearly four months removed from the tri...
M.C. fire appears to be arson
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Law enforcement, fire and EMS crews look over a vacant apartment building Monday night in Milford Center where investigators suspect arson led to a fire. The Union County Sheriff’s Office began receiving calls that a building was on fire on South Mill Street at around 5:08 p.m. The Union Township Fire Department was assisted by the Allen Township Fire Department, the Marysville Fire Department, Northeast Champaign County Fire Department, Mechanicsburg Fire Department and EMS, and the Urbana Fire Department. The fire was quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported. The incident remains under investigation. (Photos submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2025
A structure fire at a vacant apartment in Milford Center has been determined as arson. At 5:08 p.m., Monday, the Union County Sheriff’s Office received calls reporting a structure on fire on South Mil...
Marysville South could include public safety facility land
Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
February 25, 2025
Marysville City Council heard the first reading of a development agreement for Marysville South, which included information about how infrastructure improvements will be paid for and land for a new “p...
Cuddles for Cruisers
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2025
Fourth grade students at Abraham Depp Elementary School collected stuffed animals last month to donate to the Union County Sheriff’s Office as part of Cuddles for Cruisers. The packages were then give...
Dumpster on sidewalk debated at Richwood Council
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By Kyle Meddles 
February 25, 2025
Council members expressed concern over a Richwood business looking to put a dumpster on the sidewalk and will look to create a law regulating dumpster placement in the village. At the regular meeting ...
City of Marysville secures 81 acres for future water system expansion
Local News, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2025
The City of Marysville has acquired land on the eastern side of the county for future water-related needs. City officials recently purchased 81 acres of land between Brown and Hinton Mill roads for $2...
Swingers having dominant season
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2025
The Marysville Swingers Unlimited show choir, pictured above, captured Grand Champion at the Ross Legacy Championship this past weekend. This season both the high school Swingers Unlimited and middle ...