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By Mac Cordell

September 6, 2024

Marysville and the country will pause Wednesday to remember the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America. The city’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony is set to be held at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 at t...

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Resident has questions for P.C. annexation

By Mike Williamson

September 6, 2024

A Marysville resident with property in Jerome Township said he has some concerns over the potential annexation of property into the Village of Plain City. James Lawrenz, who lives on Bell Road but co-...

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Deadline to register to vote a month away

By Mike Williamson

September 5, 2024

The deadline to register to vote is coming up and Union County Board of Elections officials are urging citizens to make sure they are aware of all the upcoming dates and deadlines. Director Brandon Cl...

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Visitors to any of the buildings on the Fairbanks campus will have to scan a government-issued ID through the district’s new Raptor Visitor Management System, pictured above. Officials said the system compares information to a sex offender database and alerts school administrators as well as police if a match is found. (Photo submitted)

Fairbanks visitors must scan IDs

By Mike Williamson

September 5, 2024

Visitors to the Fairbanks campus will notice a new process for entering the district's buildings. This school year, officials rolled out the Raptor Visitor Management System to better keep track of an...

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Former Minit Lube demolished

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 5, 2024

Demolition is nearly complete and site cleanup will begin soon for the former Minit Lube lot at the corner of Main and Third streets in the city’s Uptown. In March, the Union County Land Bank took pos...

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Dog swim held

By Mac Cordell

September 5, 2024

Dozens of pooches, of nearly every variety, showed up at the Marysville pool Tuesday to help raise money for the Union County Humane Society and to enjoy the last splash of summer. Each year the city ...

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City eyes credit card convenience fee

By Mac Cordell

September 4, 2024

Those wanting to use credit cards to pay city bills will soon find their bills a bit higher. At Monday night’s city council work session, the body discussed adding a 3.5% convenience fee to all bills ...

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Jerome comp plan may need more money

By Mike Williamson

September 4, 2024

Work is nearly finished on the Jerome Township Comprehensive Plan but the final few steps could come with additional costs. Township Zoning Inspector Eric Snowden said he’s pleased with where the plan...

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Grab….. And Go…..

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 4, 2024

Marysville graduate and current Ohio State linebacker Gabe Powers grabs a tipped pass from Akron quarterback Brayden Roggow, (shown at right) and sprints 29 yards for a fourth quarter touchdown (shown...

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Road rage report leads to found handgun

By Mac Cordell

September 3, 2024

A Grove City man has been indicted after police found his loaded gun in a gas station bathroom. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Deandre L. Johnson, 34, charging him with one count of tamperin...

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Richwood campsites being used by homeless individuals

By Kyle Meddles

September 3, 2024

Village officials are having issues with homeless groups camping at Richwood Park. At a previous meeting of Richwood Council, Fiscal Officer Sarah Sellers said they are dealing with people not wanting...

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NHTSA urges motorcycle awareness as fall approaches

By From JT Staff Reports

September 3, 2024

As summer winds down and beautiful fall weather starts to move in, motorcyclists across America are getting in as many rides as they can before winter sets in. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s ...

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Alcohol blamed in injury crash

By From JT Staff Reports

September 3, 2024

The Marysville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two-car injury crash that occurred at 12:06 a.m. Sunday on U.S. 33, east of Honda Parkway. A 2013 Honda Civic operated...

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City aims to regulate farm animals

By Mac Cordell

August 30, 2024

A nearly year-long back and forth between neighbors, planning commission, 4-H leaders and city officials could be coming to a resolution as city council has taken up legislation to deal with farm anim...

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Logjam letters mailed out

By Mike Williamson

August 30, 2024

Letters to affected property owners have been sent out as Union County finalizes plans for the second public hearing for the Mill Creek logjam next month. County officials are preparing for the Sept. ...

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Newspaper to adjust society page format

By From JT Staff Reports

August 30, 2024

Changes are coming to the Marysville Journal-Tribune’s daily society page. In trying to create better flexibility for local content on inside pages, the newspaper will be rebranding the society page a...

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Mitchell-Dewitt roundabout opens

By From JT Staff Reports

August 30, 2024

The roundabout at Mitchell-Dewitt and Industrial Parkway opened this week after being closed since May. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch is encouraging residents to be cautious learning the new traff...

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Not too hot to trot

By Kyle Meddles

August 30, 2024

A rider works out a horse in front of the Richwood Independent Fair grandstands this week. The Richwood Fair runs through Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles) --

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Wooooo! Squad fees might go up

By Mac Cordell

August 29, 2024

The price of going to the hospital in Marysville could be going up. At Monday night’s work session, council is set to discuss an increase in fees for transporting individuals to the hospital. City cod...

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County eases building rules

By Mike Williamson

August 29, 2024

Union County’s building department is continuing its work to streamline local rules and regulations. Chief Building Official Sam Cronk, who works within the engineer’s office, was on hand Wednesday mo...

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Crash sends vehicle onto sidewalk

By Mac Cordell

August 29, 2024

Kathryn Michelle Fiest, 38, of 18250 Route 4, was cited for improper operation of a vehicle at a stop sign following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Fourth and Court streets in Marysville. ...

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Plain City TIF passes first reading

By Mike Williamson

August 28, 2024

Plain City is one step closer to creating its first Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Incentive District for the Maren Reserve development on the west side of town. On Monday night, council voted for the ...

Dahlia growers to descend on area for annual show

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General Chairman of the Dahlia Show and local grower Dick Westfall teaching a class on judging dahlia’s. Westfall said the show will feature some of the best dahlia cultivators in the country. (Photo submitted)

Dahlia growers to descend on area for annual show

By Kyle Meddles

August 28, 2024

This Labor Day weekend, an exhibition of some of the most talented green thumbs in the area will bring vibrant colors to the usual camouflage of the National Guard’s Armory. “These are the best grower...

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Maple Street work progressing

By From JT Staff Reports

August 28, 2024

Work has started on Maple Street, just south of Elwood Avenue. Maple Street closed Thursday and is expected to be closed for three to four weeks as construction continues as part of the state’s road i...

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Council president hints at moratorium

Says he would be receptive to idea for residential development

By Mac Cordell

August 27, 2024

City Council President Donald Boerger is saying he would be receptive to the idea of a development moratorium in Marysville. Boerger said that as city council has addressed strategic planning, calming...

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First floor apartments an issue in downtown Richwood

By Kyle Meddles

August 27, 2024

Richwood officials are stumped on how to enforce zoning violations in the village. At the regular meeting on Monday, Mayor Scott Jerew said the village is having problems with people putting downtown ...

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Fourth Street curbs being adjusted

By Mac Cordell

August 27, 2024

East Fourth Street is once again under construction. City Public Service Director Jeremy Hoyt said that “based on the public sentiment we heard” city officials are replacing the bump-outs on the stree...

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Bethany Perdue is back in the classroom after a jury acquitted her of assault on the stepmother of her children. Above, witnesses and supporters on both sides react, Assistant Union County Prosecutor Courtland Perry, left, and defense attorney Gary Andorka and Perdue, right, hug after the jury reads its not guilty verdict. (Photo submitted)

Jury: Teacher not guilty of assault

Perdue returns to teaching position after verdict

By Mac Cordell

August 26, 2024

A Marysville teacher is back in the classroom after being found not guilty of assaulting a woman. In January, Bethany J. Perdue, a teacher at the Early College High School, was placed on administrativ...

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Local woman’s trial in stabbing delayed

By Mac Cordell

August 26, 2024

The trial of a Marysville woman charged with stabbing another woman in Indianapolis has been postponed. Kaya G. Lewis, 20, of 722 Wedgewood Dr., has been charged with battery by means of a deadly weap...

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Grant funds mobile adult changing tables

By From JT Staff Reports

August 26, 2024

Union County residents attending events throughout the year will now have access to changing tables. The Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities, in conjunction with the West Central Ohio Net...