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Levy formalized; new retirement incentive set for teachers
Education, News
By Chad Williamson 
December 13, 2024
The Marysville Board of Education finalized its plan to move forward with a property tax levy in May at a meeting Thursday night, while also making a move that could save some operational dollars with...
Historic house finds new owner
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Built in 1911, the old Scott house, the Almer Coe house or the “Woodlawn” house at 500 W. Fourth St., that has seen many owners throughout its time as a historical home in Marysville, is now owned by The Union County Foundation. The local non-profit organization plans to use the large property as their office and to give back to the community. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
By Kyle Meddles 
December 13, 2024
Few houses in Marysville manage to attract the eyes of passersby quite like the historical "Woodlawn" residence at 500 W. Fourth St.; then again not many houses sit on two acres of land in the heart o...
Shop with a Hero planned for Saturday
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 13, 2024
Union County heroes will be out and about Saturday morning helping area children with holiday shopping during the annual Shop with a Hero event. Each year, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel esco...
Realignments at UCSO help shore up staff shortfalls
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By Michael Williamson 
December 12, 2024
Updates at the Union County Sheriff’s Office are reworking the agency’s structure and officials said positions in the patrol division should get filled next year. Capt. Bob Roberts told the county com...
Jerome Township says no to dispensaries
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By Kyle Meddles 
December 12, 2024
Jerome Township will not be moving forward with its zoning amendment – which would have allowed certain cannabis-related land uses in the township – at this time. Zoning Inspector Eric Snowden worked ...
Police handle student threat
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By Kyle Meddles 
December 11, 2024
The Marysville Division of Police is currently investigating threats made over the weekend by a student at Bunsold Middle School. Captain Nate Sachs said that the suspect’s threat to shoot up the scho...
JA Board settles on facility costs, levy millage
Education, News
By Michael Williamson 
December 11, 2024
Jonathan Alder has narrowed its master facilities plan down to two similar options but did not yet vote on a decision for the final plan. At the regular meeting on Monday night, the board of education...
Road Rage leads to crash on U.S. 33
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By Kyle Meddles 
December 11, 2024
The Ohio State Highway patrol is currently investigating a road rage incident that led to a crash on U.S. 33 at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday. According to video footage provided by the Marysville Police Departm...
Richwood Farmers Market grows
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By Kyle Meddles 
December 10, 2024
The Richwood Farmers Market ends the year with notes of success and growth after a year of change. At the regular meeting of village council, Shauna Chapman, manager of the Richwood Farmers Market, sa...
Tractor pull donates to Lung Cancer research
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 10, 2024
The Scioto River Ohio Pullers Association (SROPA) presented a check for $22,558.19 to the OSU Foundation for lung cancer research, specifically for the Delynn Kale Endowment for Lung Cancer reasearch....
Union County budget up nearly 5% for 2025
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By Michael Williamson 
December 10, 2024
Union County passed its general fund budget for 2025, looking at a bit of an increase from this year to the next. County commissioners recently approved the measure at $36.5 million with a 4.8% increa...
Schools opt for property tax levy
Education, News
Committee opinion may have factored into decision
By Chad Williamson 
December 10, 2024
The concerns of the Marysville Schools Levy Committee may have played a role in the board of education’s decision to return to the ballot with another property tax measure. The board voted 3-2 Monday ...
Richwood Christmas Parade
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 9, 2024
The annual Richwood Christmas Parade kicked off from the North Union Elementary School at 4 p.m., Saturday this past weekend where it made its way through town and ended at the Richwood Park. The even...
New tenant sought for Plain City Clock Tower
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 9, 2024
Plain City’s Clock Tower building is in search of a new tenant. Business partners Andy Warnock and Rayce Robinson, who joined together to purchase the building in early 2023, recently announced they w...
JA Majorettes perform with fire
News, Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
December 9, 2024
The Jonathan Alder High School Majorettes perform their dance routine complete with flaming batons at the annual Christmas Under the Clock event in Plain City Saturday evening. Visitors to the village...
Work continues on Cadence Solar project
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By Michael Williamson 
December 9, 2024
Union County residents living in or near the Cadence Solar project area will continue to see construction activity through the winter season. Erin Saal, the renewable development manager with Invenerg...
Holiday inflatables
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 6, 2024
With the passing of Thanksgiving, holiday light and inflatable displays, like the one above on Sixth Street, are starting to pop up around Union County. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens) --
Woman charged in scissor attack
Court News, News
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
December 6, 2024
A Plain City woman could be facing as many as 16 years in prison after allegedly using scissors to assault a family member. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Chereese Lisa Lillard, 32, whose co...
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By Michael Williamson 
December 6, 2024
A Delaware County Sheriff’s deputy is recovering after receiving serious injuries from being struck by a semi-truck earlier this week. Dep. Nickolas Golden, who graduated from Marysville High School, ...
Bank, church partner for food drive
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By Kyle Meddles 
December 5, 2024
The Middlefield Bank has teamed with the Marysville Christian Church (MCC) to collect food donations for those in need in the community as part of the MCC’s monthly food drive. Bobb Alloway, member of...
Local OSP post names Trooper of the Year
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 5, 2024
Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Tyler W. Easter has been selected as the 2024 Trooper of the Year at the Marysville Post. The selection of Trooper Easter is in recognition of outstanding service dur...
LifeWise set to open program for Fairbanks students
Education, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 5, 2024
LifeWise Academy held its first classes at Fairbanks Elementary School on Tuesday, Sept. 5, which enrolls students in grades 1-5. LifeWise Academy, which is based in Hilliard, is a released time relig...
Grant could help boost city safety services
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By Michael Williamson 
December 5, 2024
Marysville officials are planning to try again for a grant that would help bring additional fire and EMS staff into the city’s fire department. At the recent city council meeting, officials said they ...
Blanket donated
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 5, 2024
Plain City Police Chief Dale McKee presented council member Aaron Lewis and his family with a themed blanket at last month’s village council meeting. McKee said the blanket was donated to the office a...
JA students meet inspiring athlete
Education, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 5, 2024
Athlete and speaker, Chris Nikic, greets Jonathan Alder students during his visit to the school district ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete a ful...
Park looking festive
News, Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
December 5, 2024
Bicentennial Park in Plain City is set for the village’s 20th-annual Christmas Under the Clock event on Saturday. Residents and visitors will gather in Uptown Plain City for the tree-lighting, live en...
Archiving project honored
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By Michael Williamson 
December 5, 2024
Stephen Badenhop, Union County’s records and archives manager, was presented with the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board’s (OHRAB) Achievement Award Wednesday morning. Badenhop worked with volunte...
Jerome Trustees put money toward U.S. 42 project
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By Kyle Meddles 
December 4, 2024
The Jerome Township Trustees approved a resolution to allocate $250,000 toward improvements to the U.S. 42 and Industrial Parkway intersection. At the regular township meeting on Tuesday, Jerome offic...
Next school levy could be property, income or combo tax
Education, News
Board resolved to be on the ballot in May
By Chad Williamson 
December 4, 2024
The Marysville Board of Education agrees on one thing – the district needs to be on the ballot again in May after two prior defeats. The shape of that next levy try, however, is completely up in the a...
Devil’s not in the details
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The Satanic Temple announced last month that it would be offering a release time religious instruction program called the Hellion Academy of Independent Learning (HAIL) to Edgewood Elementary students in Marysville. The program’s campaign director, June Everett, pictured above, talked about the program and the Temple’s philosophy for this week’s Marysville Journal-Tribune Podcast, out Thursday on all available streaming platforms. (Photo submitted)
Satanic Temple official says it promotes religious pluralism, advocates for human spirit
By Michael Williamson 
December 4, 2024
The Satanic Temple wants people to know that while its figurehead may be controversial, the group’s goal isn’t to stir the pot. June Everett, the campaign director for the After School Satan Club (ASS...