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Driver believed impaired during crash into pond
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 6, 2024
Elijah M. Stokes, 23, of 658 Wagon Wheel Lane, was charged with driving under the influence, improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle and failure to control. At 6:33 p.m., Sunday, Stokes was at...
Consultant sees area villages as grant targets
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By Michael Williamson 
May 6, 2024
The Community Development Consultants (CDC) of Ohio has a recommendation to Union County for its upcoming grant application process. Thomas Perry, a planner at CDC, visited the county commissioners’ r...
FEMA assistance available for tornado damage
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By Michael Williamson 
May 3, 2024
Federal disaster assistance is now available for Union County and other areas affected by the tornadoes that passed through the state in March. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced...
Flush with cash
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By Mac Cordell 
May 3, 2024
For the second time in a week, employees at a local business have handed over found cash to the Marysville Division of Police. Thursday, employees of the Kentucky Fried Chicken found more than $10,000...
Irwin man charged with attacking ex
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By Mac Cordell 
May 2, 2024
An Irwin man has pleaded guilty to breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home, attacking her, stealing her car and then crashing it in an attempt to kill himself. Robert William Dean Gross, 23, of 12345 I...
P.C. to get selective with tax incentives
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 2, 2024
Plain City Council is currently reviewing a proposed Economic Development Incentive Policy that would guide when and how the village offers certain tax abatements and agreements to businesses. Develop...
JA students assist with Arbor Day
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 2, 2024
Officials from the Village of Plain City celebrated Arbor Day with first grade students at Plain City Elementary School by holding a special tree planting event. Pictured standing at left are Mayor Jo...
Electrical aggregation pitched to Union County
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By Michael Williamson 
May 1, 2024
Union County is considering an electrical aggregation program that could save residents money on electric bills. At the regular commissioner meeting Wednesday, the board met with members of Palmer Ene...
MFD donates gear to department in Nicaragua
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By Mac Cordell 
May 1, 2024
In 2023, firefighters from the Marysville Division visited Chinandega, Nicaragua, to help dig water lines to a village. While there they developed a relationship with local firefighters and realized t...
Rocky perch
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 1, 2024
Troy Ware, of Marion, put a perch in his fish basket Sunday at the reservoir. Recent warm temperatures have allowed area residents to get a jumpstart on their favorite summertime activities. (Journal-...
Judge gifted new gavel
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 1, 2024
Marysville Municipal Court Judge Robert W. Parrott recently received a new gavel as a gift from the Johnny Appleseed Education Center and Museum in Urbana. The gavel is made from an apple tree planted...
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By Mac Cordell 
April 30, 2024
Through the first quarter of the year, city officials say they are financially on target for 2024. “Everything is coming in as expected,” Marysville Finance Director Brad Lutz said at a recent Finance...
N.M. man caught after car chase
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 30, 2024
What started as a speeding violation could end up with more than 13 years in prison for a New Mexico man. Christian Carbajal, 21, of, Albuquerque, was arrested early Sunday morning, charged with felon...
Becky Bolt leaving Hope Center
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By Michael Williamson 
April 30, 2024
After six years leading the Hope Center, Becky Bolt is stepping down. The executive director announced earlier this week that she will be retiring from the role effective May 31. She said the decision...
More than $20K in cash apparently left at Avalon Theatre
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By Mac Cordell 
April 29, 2024
Police recovered what they are calling “a pretty considerable amount of money,” following a hypnosis show at a local theatre. According to police records, at 11:31 a.m., Saturday, officers from the Ma...
New OSU-backed shuttle service for seniors begins operation
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 29, 2024
Pictured above is the "Mary-Go-Round" free shuttle service which is now serving seniors in the Marysville area. (Photo submitted) -- Ohio State is partnering with a local organization to make it easie...
Timeline for U.S. 33 work moved up
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By Mac Cordell 
April 26, 2024
The Ohio Department of Transportation will begin a series of summer work projects Monday on U.S. 33. Ramps onto and off the freeway will be closed sporadically through the next week. (Journal-Tribune ...
Meeting focuses on future of P.C. pool
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
April 26, 2024
Along with an architect firm, Plain City officials are in the early stages of a study to determine potential improvements for the village’s aquatic center. Officials believe the pool was originally de...
Commissioners hear pitch for natural gas
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By Michael Williamson 
April 26, 2024
While solar companies have dominated the conversation in Union County lately, they aren’t the only ones looking to be part of the energy discussion. Mitch Given with The Empowerment Alliance (TEA), an...
Local library officials take part in networking event
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 26, 2024
Officials from the Marysville Public Library recently attended the Ohio Library Council’s Legislative Day in Columbus. Those there had the opportunity to network with other library professionals, visi...
Attack could carry nearly 40-year sentence
Court News, News
By Mac Cordell 
April 25, 2024
A Marysville man could be facing nearly four decades in prison after allegedly attacking his girlfriend, choking her with a wire. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Isaac Luis Torres, 27, of 144...
North Union works to streamline driver’s education
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 25, 2024
North Union partnered with Muskingum Valley to secure grant funding focused helping their kids get their driver’s license. At the Board of Education meeting last week, the board motioned to approve th...
Cadence Solar project to begin construction
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By Michael Williamson 
April 24, 2024
Construction on the Cadence Solar project is set to start soon according to an updated timeline from Invenergy, the company behind it. Erin Saal, renewable development manager with Invenergy, said whi...
College students offer solutions for P.C. issues
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
April 24, 2024
The illustration above shows the typology for an Uptown alley, which would be oriented toward pedestrian and bicycle traffic. They may also have amenities like outdoor dining areas and street furnitur...
Man charged for hitting, biting girlfriend
Court News, News
By Mac Cordell 
April 24, 2024
A Marysville man has been indicted after allegedly punching and biting his girlfriend in front of their child. Robert Joseph Arnold, 29, of 838 Watermill Place. Arnold is charged with one count each o...
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By Mac Cordell 
April 23, 2024
Marysville City Council’s Finance Committee is recommending using earnings on interest to help pay for the city’s paving program this year. At the committee meeting Monday, City Engineer Kyle Hoyng ex...
PCPD officers honored by village council
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
April 23, 2024
PCPD Sergeant Aaron Howard was recently honored for his role in saving two individuals’ lives, one man who attempted suicide and another who experienced a massive heart attack. Vance Vowell, who lived...
Ball group seeks advice from Richwood Council
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By Michael Williamson 
April 23, 2024
Organizers with North Union Softball for Girls are looking to update operations at the ball fields over the next few months. Ken Crumb and Wendy Wilson, both NUSG members, talked to Richwood Council o...
Marysville Schools honor Good Apples
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By Chad Williamson 
April 23, 2024
The Marysville Board of Education honored the district’s Good Apple Award recipients recently. Staff in each building nominate an individual who supports operations in various ways. Those honored were...
Rideshare program sees limited usage
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By Michael Williamson 
April 22, 2024
The Union County-Marysville Rideshare Program now has its first full quarter of data and officials say it’s doing well but they want to increase numbers. Eric Phillips, the economic development direct...