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Residents urged to strengthen online security
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Residents urged to strengthen online security
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 27, 2025
In recognition of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Week, which runs from Jan. 27-31, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) urges Ohio residents and businesses to prior...
MPD seeks assistance with hit-skip crash
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MPD seeks assistance with hit-skip crash
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 27, 2025
The Marysville Division of Police is asking for assistance from the community in identifying a hit-skip driver and vehicle that was involved in a crash incident that occurred on North Main Street Jan....
Photo-h-i-o Op!
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Photo-h-i-o Op!
By Kyle Meddles 
January 24, 2025
-- -- Area residents packed the aisle at the Kroger Marketplace on U.S. 42 Friday for a chance to take a photograph with the Ohio State football team's 2025 National Championship trophy. The event, sp...
Jerome Township looking at options for fire levy
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Jerome Township looking at options for fire levy
By Kyle Meddles 
January 24, 2025
The Jerome Township Trustees are looking at a few options for a potential fire levy on the November ballot. In a special meeting on Tuesday, the trustees and members of the Jerome Township Fire Depart...
P.C. eyes extending pot moratorium
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P.C. eyes extending pot moratorium
By Michael Williamson 
January 24, 2025
Plain City is considering extending its moratorium on recreational marijuana until more information is available about its potential benefits. At a recent village council meeting, the board discussed ...
UCSO deputies trained in crisis intervention situations
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UCSO deputies trained in crisis intervention situations
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 23, 2025
The Union County Sheriff’s Office shared its most recent Crisis Intervention Team graduates following a ceremony earlier this month. The CIT program trains deputies and dispatchers at the UCSO, provid...
Pursuits lead to felony charges
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Grand jury indictments
Pursuits lead to felony charges
By Kyle Meddles 
January 23, 2025
The Union County Grand Jury is indicting two individuals for fleeing from law enforcement. Keith Alan Preston, 37, whose court-listed address is 3323 Portrush Ave., Hilliard. Preston is being charged ...
Incidents outside bar lead to felony indictment
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Incidents outside bar lead to felony indictment
By Kyle Meddles 
January 22, 2025
A Richwood man is facing as many as 21 years in prison for owning an illegal firearm and threatening to shoot and run over a bar patron. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Steven Patrick Wagy II...
“We should have starter homes”
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“We should have starter homes”
Resident asks commissioners to help make living in county affordable
By Michael Williamson 
January 22, 2025
One Union County resident is hoping more can be done about affordable housing options in the area. Beth Sanders, a Marysville resident and business owner, told the county commissioners Wednesday that,...
Area tornado siren test set for Feb. 5
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Area tornado siren test set for Feb. 5
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 22, 2025
On Feb. 5, Union County will conduct its monthly tornado siren test beginning at noon. During this test, both the Union County Sheriff’s Office and the Marysville Division of Police will activate the ...
Planning begins for big bridge move
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Plans for the Streng Road Bridge, pictured above, have the 110-year old structure eventually moving from its current location near Fairbanks to the City of Marysville. Before that can happen, Union County officials said they have to find the right consultant with the right plan to take it apart. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Planning begins for big bridge move
Streng Road Bridge will make its way to Marysville's Uptown area
By Michael Williamson 
January 21, 2025
Plans are underway for the removal of the Streng Road Bridge in southern Union County. Engineer Jeff Stauch said, given the historic nature of the bridge, the removal may be complicated so the county ...
Trooper recovering after roadside incident
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Pictured from left is Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson, who paid a surprise visit to Golden, right, at Grant Medical Center during his recovery. Two of Golden’s friends from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office reached out to the team. (Photo submitted)
Trooper recovering after roadside incident
2015 MHS grad was hit by semi at the scene of a crash
By Kyle Meddles 
January 20, 2025
“I just looked to the left and that’s when I saw this semi coming at me, and there’s nothing I could do. It’s kind of like, ‘well this is it I guess,’” said Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputy and Marysv...
County may not pave roads this year
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County may not pave roads this year
By Michael Williamson 
January 17, 2025
For the first time in nearly three decades, Union County may not have a paving program going into the spring and summer. Engineer Jeff Stauch told the county commissioners Wednesday that with growing ...
Marysville accelerates superintendent search timeline
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Marysville accelerates superintendent search timeline
By Chad Williamson 
January 17, 2025
The Marysville Board of Education has accelerated the timeline for its superintendent search. At Thursday’s meeting, President Bill Keck laid out a schedule in which the board hopes to name a replacem...
Visitors prompt PC pool rate scrutiny
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Visitors prompt PC pool rate scrutiny
80% of users are non-residents with Marysville leading the way
By Michael Williamson 
January 17, 2025
Plain City is looking at potential rate increases for the aquatic center at Pastime Park. Parks and Recreation Director Linda Granger said, as the village looks at both rising costs and a growing cust...
End of the season
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End of the season
By Michael Williamson 
January 17, 2025
Plain City crews were out Friday morning removing Christmas lights and the star atop the village’s Christmas Tree in Bicentennial Park. While the end of the week saw milder temperatures, forecasts hav...
Walker named president of Jonathan Alder School Board
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Walker named president of Jonathan Alder School Board
By Jack Christian 
January 17, 2025
The Jonathan Alder School Board began the 2025 year by electing a new vice president and retaining their current president during Monday night’s meeting. Sonia Walker will continue the role of preside...
Fairbanks facing pushback from ODOT on new access road
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Fairbanks facing pushback from ODOT on new access road
By Jack Christian 
January 17, 2025
Fairbanks is hitting a roadblock with its newly planned campus access road, a project designed to alleviate traffic congestion on Route 38. With ongoing problems now, and an expected growing student b...
Darby Township Trustee steps down
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Darby Township Trustee steps down
By Michael Williamson 
January 16, 2025
The Union County Commissioners offered their congratulations to outgoing Darby Township Trustee Dennis Blumenschein Wednesday at the board’s regular meeting. Blumenschein was first appointed to the ro...
Samsung solar project rebuffed
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The Ohio Power Siting Board, pictured above, voted Thursday to deny the Richwood Solar project. Union County Commissioner Steve Robinson and Taylor Township Trustee Beth Marshall, seated at right, sat in and voted as ad hoc members to the board. The action marks a major milestone in the more than three-year discussion over the proposed project. Samsung, the project applicant, has a 30-day window to appeal the decision. (Photo submitted)
Samsung solar project rebuffed
State Power Siting Board denies application
By Michael Williamson 
January 16, 2025
State officials have denied the Richwood Solar project. The Ohio Power Siting Board voted unanimously Thursday afternoon to deny Samsung’s Richwood Solar project application from going forward. Union ...
Incentives available to landlords
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Incentives available to landlords
By Michael Williamson 
January 15, 2025
A new incentive program from the state and federal level has funding now available for Union County landlords interested in participating. Adam Negley, director of the Mental Health and Recovery Board...
City makes offer to airport board on parcel of land for roundabout
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City makes offer to airport board on parcel of land for roundabout
By Kyle Meddles 
January 15, 2025
City officials met with the Union County Airport Authority to negotiate an offer that would allow the city to move forward with a roundabout at the intersection of Industrial Parkway and Coleman’s Cro...
Third citizen police academy to begin
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Previous members of the Marysville Police Academy watch a mock trial take place during the program. Participants learn various aspects of policing during the nine-week program. The next class begins Feb. 6. (Photo submitted)
Third citizen police academy to begin
By Jack Christian 
January 15, 2025
The third Annual Marysville Police Academy is just around the corner, with the start date rapidly approaching on February 6. Program details can be found on the Marysville Police Department’s website....
List of potential council replacements released
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List of potential council replacements released
By Michael Williamson 
January 15, 2025
Marysville City Council will hold interviews next week for candidates to fill its vacant council seat. City officials received 21 applications, which will be reviewed and presented to council. Intervi...
NU seeks to improve behavioral health support
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NU seeks to improve behavioral health support
By Kyle Meddles 
January 15, 2025
North Union officials discussed methods to improve support for behavioral health issues at the North Union Elementary School. During a work session at the board of education’s organizational and regul...
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Empty council seat draws 21 applicants
By Mike Williamson 
January 15, 2025
The first interviews for the next Marysville City Council member are set to start next week. Clerk of Council McKenzie Proudfoot told the board Monday that the first interview is tentatively scheduled...
Richwood just beats deadline to get renewal levy on the ballot
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Richwood just beats deadline to get renewal levy on the ballot
By Kyle Meddles 
January 15, 2025
Richwood will go to the ballot this year with an attempt to pass the village’s operating levy. At the regular village meeting on Monday, council voted to adopt a resolution to put a renewal of the exi...
Utility move would drive up city costs
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Utility move would drive up city costs
AT&T wants cities to pay for moving lines during projects
By Mike Williamson 
January 14, 2025
Marysville officials are supporting efforts to stop a proposed tariff change on utility line relocation costs that would shift the burden to municipalities. After a last-minute addition to the agenda ...
Home field advantage
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Home field advantage
By Chad Williamson 
January 13, 2025
About 4,000 people walked through the doors of the Marysville High School Sunday as the host site for the OAC Cheerleading State Championships. Roughly 80 teams put on 104 performances during the all-...
Milford could get help on infrastructure
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Milford could get help on infrastructure
By Michael Williamson 
January 13, 2025
Officials are going to look at Milford Center this year for possible grant funding opportunities. Thomas Perry, with the Community Development Consultants of Ohio, told the county commissioners recent...