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Marysville refines MMA operations
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By Chad Williamson 
October 18, 2025
Opening the Mini Monarch Academy (MMA) for a segment of preschool students has gone relatively smoothly for the Marysville School District, though certain issues continue to be ironed out. At Thursday...
Triad concerned with growth of students rather than stars
Education, News
By Kyle Meddles 
October 17, 2025
Triad’s Board of Education met with administrative staff to discuss state report card data with a focus more on a student’s overall growth than the district’s state rating. During a work session befor...
JA focused on change to absenteeism standards
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By Michael Williamson 
October 17, 2025
Jonathan Alder gained an additional half star on its state report card this year but one area it’s looking to improve is chronic absenteeism. One reason to focus on the metric is because the percentag...
Police lead funeral procession in town
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By Kyle Meddles 
October 17, 2025
Dozens of area law enforcement vehicles led a funeral procession through town from Underwood Funeral Home and west on Fourth Street at around 12:30 p.m., Friday, to commemorate the passing of 53-year-...
Lithium batteries complicate rollover cleanup
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Emergency personnel still work to clear the scene of an injury crash on Route 4 and Route 161 in Irwin after a semi-truck hit a utility pole and overturned while hauling lithium batteries from Honda on Thursday. Officials stated that the lithium batteries did not leak as a result of the crash. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
By Kyle Meddles 
October 16, 2025
First responders continue to cleanup from an injury crash on Route 4 at Route 161 in Irwin on Thursday after a semi-truck overturned and hit a power line while carrying lithium batteries. “None of the...
Champaign County taxpayers may see relief
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Commissioners consider giving back increase from inside millage
By Chad Williamson 
October 15, 2025
The Champaign County Commissioners are looking at ways to offer tax relief to residents, but they need other taxing entities in the county to join them. Commissioner Tim Cassady approached North Lewis...
Route 161/Houchard road to get roundabout
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By Michael Williamson 
October 15, 2025
Route 161 east of Plain City is getting another roundabout and this one may end up with more lanes than the one just outside the village. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch told the county commissioner...
Two withdraw from races
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The lower left corner of this sample ballot from the Union County Board of Elections shows five candidates running for Marysville School Board, though one was withdrawn from consideration. Bob Sements has dropped from the race and in Jerome Township candidate Jay Regula has also withdrawn. The announcements came too late to be taken off the ballot, so voting machines will carry signs noting that votes for the two individuals will not be tallied. (Graphic submitted)
Names still on ballot, but votes for them will not be counted
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 15, 2025
Marysville and Jerome Township each saw a candidate remove themselves from races in the upcoming election. Jay Regula in the Jerome Township Trustee race and Bob Sements in the Marysville School Board...
Things looking up in Magnetic Springs
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The bridge into Magnetic Springs from Route 37 is now open to traffic after construction ended last week. The 41-year-old bridge was closed to traffic on July 16, 2024 following an inspection by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), which revealed deteriorated components of the structure. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Sewer project to begin soon; bridge reopens
By Kyle Meddles 
October 15, 2025
The bids for the Magnetic Springs sanitary sewer project are set to open on Wednesday, which is the next step in getting construction started on the village’s wastewater system. Bids for the project a...
City may bump fees for vacant buildings
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A vacant building stands at the corner of Seventh and Main streets in Marysville. The city is considering increasing fees charged for vacant buildings in the municipality. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
By Mike Williamson 
October 15, 2025
It may get more expensive to leave registered buildings vacant in the City of Marysville. Council is looking at an ordinance that would, among other things, increase the fees for property owners who l...
Strong foundations
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Kyle Hoyng is back at work at his city engineer's job after going through a kidney transplant on Aug. 22. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
City engineer brings new appreciation for service after kidney transplant
By Jack Christian 
October 13, 2025
No two days are the same for Marysville City Engineer Kyle Hoyng — and that’s exactly what he loves about the job. For Hoyng, every morning brings a mix of meetings, planning and problem-solving, from...
Pair indicted in assault on officer
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By Kyle Meddles 
October 13, 2025
A Marysville man and his girlfriend have been charged after he allegedly assaulted a Marysville police officer and she attempted to prevent his arrest. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Sean Mi...
Hope Center eyes future in old warehouse
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The Hope Center has already begun preparations to start serving the community out of the old Scotts Taylor Plant, pictured above from the backside of the building, where the organization envisions an entrance and plenty of space to begin accepting donations and providing emergency assistance. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Former Scotts facility off Maple Street needs work but has space
By Kyle Meddles 
October 11, 2025
The Hope Center is eyeing the purchase and renovation of a local warehouse with plenty of history in the city to be its base of operations for all of its services moving forward. The old Scotts Taylor...
Sheriff spotlights Jerome enforcement
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By Jack Christian 
October 10, 2025
Union County Sheriff Mike Justice provided an extensive update on office operations and initiatives during Tuesday's Jerome Township regular meeting, covering traffic enforcement, school resource offi...
Career event for area students planned
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 9, 2025
Union County is celebrating manufacturing month with the third annual Crafted in Union County, a hands-on career exploration event designed to connect local high school seniors with the county’s manuf...
Civil War family will be Voice from the Stone
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 9, 2025
Veterans Day, in November, reminds citizens of all veterans who have served or are serving. The Veterans Remembrance Committee has set a date for the Veterans Day Program, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. on the Cou...
Fairbanks softball field moving to school campus
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Will have artificial turf infield, outfield
By Jack Christian 
October 8, 2025
Another phase of Fairbanks’ master facility plan is officially moving forward, as the district has approved the relocation of its softball field from Milford Center to the main school campus. The move...
UCSO to charge for bodycam footage
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Footage from in-car or body-worn cameras, like the one shown above, are now going to come with a price if requested from the Union County Sheriff’s Office. A bill signed into law earlier this year allows agencies to charge up to $75 per hour to process footage. (file photo)
Agency swamped by requests from social media sites
By Michael Williamson 
October 8, 2025
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is going to start charging for body and dash camera video requests. Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners Wednesday that the office is getting slammed wi...
Pizza Challenge raises money for Mobile Meals
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 8, 2025
The Marysville Lions Club recently partnered with the local Eagles lodge for the first Marysville Pizza Challenge. Nine local pizza shops took part to raise money, while competing for crowd-voted cate...
Child rapist sentenced to life in prison
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By Kyle Meddles 
October 7, 2025
A Richwood man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of seven counts of rape against three female children under the ages of 10. During a recent sentencing hearing in the Union Co...
Officials bemoan state tax relief efforts
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By Michael Williamson 
October 7, 2025
Some local officials are frustrated by the Ohio Legislature’s approach and timeline regarding property tax relief efforts. Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver told county officials Tuesday that things ...
Newspaper honors carriers
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 7, 2025
National Newspaper Carrier Week is celebrated Oct. 5-11, to mark the importance of the newspaper industry and its employees, particularly newspaper carriers for their role in delivering news to their ...
Charges stem from brothers using fake prescriptions
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By Kyle Meddles 
October 6, 2025
Two brothers from Dayton are facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to get drugs from the Meijer pharmacy using a fake prescription. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Deonte Devon Cur...
House in Broadway burns
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An abandoned house at the corner of Main and West streets in Broadway burnt down on Monday as firefighters worked to put out the flames. Above, firemen from multiple departments work a hose while putting out the fire. Officials on-scene said that there were no injuries and that the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
By Kyle Meddles 
October 6, 2025
An abandoned house in Broadway burnt down on Monday morning. At 10:50 a.m., fire departments from all over the area responded to 19105 Main St., Broadway for a residential fire report. John Cooke, Ass...
Alleged fentanyl trafficker faces felonies
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Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
October 6, 2025
A Marion man has been charged in the alleged trafficking of fentanyl and meth through the county. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Jesse Lee Foley, 36, of Marion and charged him with one count...
A night for kings and queens
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 6, 2025
Marysville and Jonathan Alder high schools crowned their Homecoming royalty Friday night. Above, Marysville High School and Early College High School crowned their Homecoming kings and queens before F...
Tolles students assist at semi crash
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Tolles students pictured from left to right are Logan Faulkner, Dylan Shields, Seth French and Luke Self. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 6, 2025
Several Tolles Career and Technical Center students put their training into action when they stopped to help a semi-truck driver injured in a crash this week. At about 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, at the exit...
Local man has role in No. 1 U.S. film
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Unionville-area local James Raterman is pictured above sitting in military fatigues on the set of “One Battle After Another,” which is the most recent film directed by acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson, pictured above in the bottom-right corner. The film, which stars high-profile actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, hit theaters on Sept. 26. (Photo submitted)
Unionville-area's James Raterman has big part in "One Battle After Another" with DiCaprio, Penn
By Kyle Meddles 
October 4, 2025
Film directors recruit talent from all over the world, but for the recent box office hit “One Battle After Another,” acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson chose James Raterman, 60, of Plain City, to...
Expert offers tips on cybersecurity
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Mark Bell, cyber security outreach coordinator for the Adjutant General’s Department of Ohio, speaks to an audience about precautionary measures to help prevent cyberattacks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
By Jack Christian 
October 3, 2025
With cybersecurity becoming more prevalent each year, Mark Bell, cybersecurity outreach coordinator for the Adjutant General’s Department of Ohio, visited Marysville last Friday to discuss growing thr...