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Pumpkin drops held
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Pumpkin drops held
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 6, 2024
Marysville held a pair of Pumpkin Drops, one Sunday afternoon and one Monday afternoon, at Decker Fire Station. Residents could bring their own pumpkins to be dropped from the city’s ladder truck Sund...
Voters hit the polls
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Voters hit the polls
By Chad Williamson 
November 6, 2024
Voter turnout in Union County and around the country was very strong for the 2024 election. While more than 40% of the county’s registered voters cast their ballots early, many polling locations, incl...
Programs impact school behavior issues
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Programs impact school behavior issues
By Michael Williamson 
November 5, 2024
Reports of youth behavioral issues in Union County are going down and the Mental Health and Recovery Board said it’s due in large part to the increase in prevention programs in schools. As part of the...
City eyes changes to facade improvement grants
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City eyes changes to facade improvement grants
By Mac Cordell 
November 5, 2024
Marysville City Council is discussing potential changes to a pair of programs designed to improve the city’s Uptown. Council President Donald Boerger said he wanted council to look at and discuss the ...
Going old school
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Heather MacLaughlin instructs her third grade students with a pen and paper during the technology outage at Navin Elementary last week. (Photo submitted)
Going old school
Lessons from COVID helped Marysville teachers stay nimble in face of technology outage last week
By Chad Williamson 
November 4, 2024
When a cyberattack shut down internet access and various affiliated systems at the Marysville School District last week a couple of things helped lessen the blow for staff and students. The first was ...
Marysville man charged in choking incident
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Marysville man charged in choking incident
By Mac Cordell 
November 1, 2024
A Marysville man could be facing prison after allegedly choking his live-in-girlfriend. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Nicholas Edgar Alexander Hay, 23, of 1900 Morning Song Road, Apt. 304. ...
Man charged with illegal voting
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Man charged with illegal voting
By Mac Cordell 
October 31, 2024
A Plain City man has been charged with voting illegally. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted James Anthony McDonald, 62, of 7304 Weldon Road, Plain City, charging him with four counts of illegal ...
Repaving Fourth Street a long and winding road
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Repaving Fourth Street a long and winding road
By Mac Cordell 
October 31, 2024
Over the last two years, travelers on the city’s north side have had a love-hate relationship with Fourth Street. They love it when the street that acts as a bypass around Fifth Street is open and hat...
Theater group makes donation
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Theater group makes donation
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 31, 2024
The cast and crew of Silver Scene Players’ production of “Grumpy Old Men, The Musical” present Jenn Williams with a check for $5,637. Williams represents the local non-profit, “She Dreams Again,” an o...
Ghouls come tonight
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Ghouls come tonight
By Michael Williamson 
October 31, 2024
The spirit of Halloween flowed through the decorations at this house on Willowcreek Drive in Plain City this week. Residents will see all the ghosts and goblins take to the streets at 6 p.m. tonight w...
Jon Alder drops on state report card
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Jon Alder drops on state report card
By Michael Williamson 
October 30, 2024
Jonathan Alder made progress on the 2023-24 state report card but also lost half a star, which officials said means there is work still to do. Officials presented information from the state report car...
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New Fairbanks position will help with behavior issues
By Michael Williamson 
October 30, 2024
Fairbanks is getting a new behavior analyst for the district thanks to a grant from one of the county agencies. At the recent board of education meeting, Superintendent Adham Schirg said the new Board...
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Tolles training paved way for veterinarian
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 30, 2024
Many children say they want to become a veterinarian when they grow up. Yet few of them actually do. Carlie (Snodgrass) Buergel, DVM, is one of those few – thanks in part to the solid foundation she b...
City council votes down ban on pot dispensaries
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City council votes down ban on pot dispensaries
By Mac Cordell 
October 29, 2024
In a 3-4 vote, Marysville City Council Monday rejected legislation that would have banned recreational marijuana retailers in the city. Council members Henk Berbee, Zack Bordner and Scott Hunter voted...
Richwood pickleball project hits a snag
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Richwood pickleball project hits a snag
By Kyle Meddles 
October 29, 2024
Richwood officials are rescinding their motion to accept a prospective bidder for the pickleball courts at the park due to an anomaly in the bid tabulation form. At the regular meeting of village coun...
Flag football challenge held
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Flag football challenge held
By Chad Williamson 
October 29, 2024
The Union County Cougars Special  Olympics team took on squads from the Marysville Fire Department, Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Marysville Police Department Sunday at the Buns...
A fine place for candy
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A fine place for candy
By Mac Cordell 
October 29, 2024
Halloween is in full swing in Marysville. Saturday, the city’s Uptown was converted to Scarysville as businesses, organizations and other vendors catered to hundreds of costumed beggars. Above, Braxto...
More questions than answers in school cyber issue
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More questions than answers in school cyber issue
By Mike Williamson 
October 29, 2024
A “cybersecurity incident” closed Marysville schools Monday but district officials had little information to share with the community. When asked for additional information, officials said they had “n...
Computer problems force school closure
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Computer problems force school closure
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 28, 2024
Marysville Exempted Village School District started this week with a closure after computer issues surfaced over the weekend. District officials sent out a message to community members Sunday when the...
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Jerome discusses new permit process
By Mike Williamson 
October 25, 2024
Jerome Township is working to clean up some right-of-way regulations and that could come with new permitting procedures. At a recent meeting of the trustees, the board discussed three issues that the ...
Three indicted in drive-by shooting
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Three indicted in drive-by shooting
By Mac Cordell 
October 25, 2024
A Marysville man and his wife, along with another man have been indicted for a drive-by shooting in Marysville’s Uptown. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Michael Thomas Maurice McPherson and h...
Low bidder tapped for logjam cleanup
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Low bidder tapped for logjam cleanup
By Mike Williamson 
October 24, 2024
Union County has a contractor for the Mill Creek logjam project. The county commissioners voted Wednesday to approve H & H Land Clearing out of Middlefield, Ohio to take the reigns of the long-anticip...
TIF sees resistance at Jon Alder
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TIF sees resistance at Jon Alder
By Mike Williamson 
October 24, 2024
A couple of Jonathan Alder school board members spoke against a proposed tax agreement in Madison County. Although the measure ultimately passed on Monday, it was done by additional board members who ...
Justice named acting sheriff
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Justice named acting sheriff
Is running unopposed after beating incumbent in primary
By Mac Cordell 
October 23, 2024
Former Union County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Justice has been named the new acting sheriff, a position he will assume effective Nov. 1. At Wednesday’s meeting, the Union County Commissioners unanimous...
Group plans to put charter changes before voters
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Group plans to put charter changes before voters
Proposals focus on city’s ability to offer TIFs
By Mac Cordell 
October 23, 2024
In May, Marysville residents will likely have the opportunity to vote on a pair of proposed amendments to the city charter. Last week, the recently formed coalition filed a pair of petitions to have t...
Trial of CPD officer with local ties underway
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Trial of CPD officer with local ties underway
By Mac Cordell 
October 23, 2024
The trial of Adam Coy — a former Columbus Police officer, Milford Center resident and North Union graduate — is underway Jury selection began Monday in the trial for Adam Coy, a 17-year veteran of the...
NU official wants separation of duties in bidding process
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NU official wants separation of duties in bidding process
By Kyle Meddles 
October 23, 2024
North Union officials held a conflicting discussion about the importance of updating their policy on bidding requirements. At the regular meeting of the board on Monday, officials held the first readi...
Group plans to put charter changes before voters
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Group plans to put charter changes before voters
Proposals focus on city's ability to offer TIFs
By Mac Cordell 
October 22, 2024
In May, Marysville residents will likely have the opportunity to vote on a pair of proposed amendments to the city charter. Last week, the recently formed SMART coalition filed a pair of petitions to ...
Levy discussed for P.C. pool expansion
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New designs for a possible expansion of the Plain City Aquatic Center were shown to council last week. The one pictured above was a favorite among residents surveyed during a feasibility study. Visitors will note several changes including an expansion of the existing pool with the addition of a second, stand-alone pool with lap lanes. Two additional areas of parking were also added to the north and west sides of the grounds. (Graphic submitted)
Levy discussed for P.C. pool expansion
By Mike Williamson 
October 22, 2024
Plain City is looking to expand its aquatic center and some residents say they might support a levy to do so. At the regular meeting Monday evening, council heard some preliminary results back from it...
Ohio AG brings suit against local family business
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Ohio AG brings suit against local family business
By Mac Cordell 
October 22, 2024
The Ohio Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a local business and the Marysville couple that runs it. The lawsuit, filed Friday in the Union County Common Pleas Court, names Ransom Kulasa, Ma...