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Young artists bring America 250 to life
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 20, 2026
As Marysville prepares to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, a group of young artists can be found lying on sidewalks, crawling through grass and enduring summer heat in pursuit of a colorful goal...
Marysville schools hit ‘pause’ on student AI use
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By Chad Williamson 
June 20, 2026
As the rest of the world races to get on the artificial intelligence train, the Marysville School District has jumped off for the coming school year, at least as it pertains to students. Though the bo...
Sharp embraces challenge of growing city
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By Mike Williamson 
June 20, 2026
Marysville’s new city manager said she is here to help. Kimberly Sharp, who was officially selected by city council earlier this month to lead the city, has experience in city planning and said she wa...
Marysville schools near $1M electric bill
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By Chad Williamson 
June 20, 2026
A sharp rise in electricity costs is helping push Marysville Exempted Village School District spending higher next year as officials prepare to manage a budget of more than $115 million. The Marysvill...
YMCA facilities to be improved
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By Mike Williamson 
June 19, 2026
Facility updates are coming to the Union County YMCA. Visitors will soon see work being done throughout the facility as the organization moves ahead with improvements to its parking lot, locker rooms ...
State crime sting results in 11 arrests
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Above are some of the firearms confiscated by state and local law enforcement agencies during a violent crime reduction operation in Cleveland on Wednesday. The coordinated enforcement effort resulted in 11 felony arrests and involved the Cleveland Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Investigative Unit, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department and U.S. Marshals Service. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 19, 2026
A coordinated law enforcement operation targeting violent crime in Cleveland led to 11 felony arrests and the recovery of eight illegally possessed firearms Wednesday, according to Gov. Mike DeWine’s ...
Closure pushes trucks onto historic bridge
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Streng Road Bridge near Fairbanks could face a temporary closure if truck drivers continue ignoring weight-limit postings while detouring around the Route 38 bridge project. The 112-year-old single-lane bridge has seen increased traffic since the state closed Route 38 over Big Darby Creek, prompting Union County officials and law enforcement to monitor overweight vehicles crossing the structure. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
By Mike Williamson 
June 18, 2026
Issues with truck drivers ignoring the Route 38 bridge detour may lead to a temporary closure of the Streng Road Bridge. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch told the county commissioners Wednesday that ...
Bailey tapped to fill vacated seat of commissioner
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 17, 2026
Shaun Bailey is stepping into the role of Union County commissioner a little early. The county’s Republican Party chose Bailey Monday night as the person to fill Dave Lawrence’s vacant seat after the ...
Mental health of coroners in decline
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U.C.’s Dr. David Applegate says the matter has needed attention for some time
By Mike Williamson 
June 17, 2026
The Ohio State Coroner’s Association is moving to take a closer look at the mental health of death investigators statewide, something Union County Coroner Dr. David Applegate says is sorely needed. Du...
Trio charged with taking electronics from Costco
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By Kyle Meddles 
June 16, 2026
A trio from Toledo have been charged together for attempting to steal gaming computers from Costco. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted codefendants Frankie Lee Rayford Jr., 46, Andrew Joesph Gra...
Growth closes in on UCSO training site
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By Mike Williamson 
June 16, 2026
Things may soon get a little crowded out by the Union County Sheriff’s Office training facility. Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners recently that the office may have to put up some fen...
Memorial recognized for safety, nurse communication
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 15, 2026
Memorial Hospital has received two national recognitions, earning an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group and being named a Top Hospital for Nurse Communication by Becker’s Hospital Revie...
Richwood residents bring flooding concerns to council
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By Kyle Meddles 
June 15, 2026
Richwood residents are tired of dodging water after rainfall earlier this month caused flooding in areas of the village. One resident who lives on Pearl Street, Zach Cox, told council during a recent ...
Officials prepare for 911 levy expiration
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By Mike Williamson 
June 13, 2026
Union County officials are preparing discussions on how to approach the sheriff’s office’s 911 levy as it nears its expiration date. Sheriff Mike Justice said the 911 levy committee should shoot for J...
JA completes purchase of land near PCES
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Jonathan Alder officials closed the contract for three parcels of land, shown above, located just behind Plain City Elementary School. The newly acquired land totals just over 25 acres with two larger parcels to the north and south and a third narrow strip going through the center. (Graphic submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 13, 2026
Jonathan Alder has officially completed the purchase of more than 25 acres of land adjacent to Plain City Elementary School, a move district leaders say will help position the growing district for fut...
Sharp picked as next city manager
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By Mike Williamson 
June 13, 2026
Kimberly Sharp will be Marysville’s next city manager. Council announced this week that it selected Sharp from a pool of qualified candidates. The decision will be official pending formal approval at ...
Dispensary eyes Jerome Township
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June 13, 2026
Representatives from Ethos Cannabis appeared before the Jerome Township Board of Trustees last week to make the case for allowing a cannabis dispensary in the township, highlighting potential tax reve...
Richwood projects funded in state budget
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 12, 2026
Several projects in Union County, including two in Richwood, are slated to receive state funding after State Rep. Tracy Richardson voted in support of Ohio’s two-year capital budget bill. The legislat...
Marysville companies among Honda supplier award winners
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 12, 2026
Two Marysville-based companies were among 37 suppliers recognized by Honda during the automaker’s annual Indirect Procurement Supplier Conference held Wednesday in Dublin. Midwest Logistics Systems re...
N.L. joins opposition to rate hike
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 12, 2026
North Lewisburg Village Council has approved a resolution opposing a proposed AES Ohio electric distribution rate increase and is asking state regulators to reject the utility’s request. The measure, ...
N.L. residents say official’s property is source of clamor
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North Lewisburg Council Member Cody Nobbs responds to village residents who attended a meeting Tuesday night to complain that dirt bikes and four-wheelers were being disruptively loud behind his village property on North Sycamore Street. Nobbs said he and his family would find another place to ride. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Dirt bikes and ATVs reportedly use land behind business
By Chad Williamson 
June 11, 2026
A handful of residents attended this week’s North Lewisburg Village Council meeting to voice concerns about noise from all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes being operated on property owned by council m...
Group looks to change referendum rules
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By Michael Williamson 
June 10, 2026
A successful citizen-led group has its sights on another amendment to Marysville’s city charter. The SMART coalition, originally started as “Supporting Marysville Amending Referendums and TIFs,” is no...
Mill Valley house fire injures one
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Above, responders were dispatched to a home in Mill Valley for a fire that spawned out of a garage. One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 9, 2026
Marysville police and fire units responded to a residential fire in Mill Valley Tuesday morning. According to a release from the Marysville Fire Department, first responders were sent to a home in the...
Five decades, one Accord
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Different generations of Honda Accords sit outside the Honda Heritage Center west of Marysville before heading across the country as part of the car’s 50th anniversary celebration. Honda restored a number of vehicles built at the Marysville plant for event. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Honda gives J-T reporter keys to various versions of its flagship vehicle
By Michael Williamson 
June 9, 2026
Editor’s note: For the 50th anniversary of the Honda Accord, the company restored a number of models manufactured at the Marysville Auto Plant that went on to be displayed for other anniversary events...
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First-ever UCSO fishing event fills up instantly
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 9, 2026
The first annual Cops and Bobbers Youth Fishing Event hasn’t yet happened but there are already plans to expand it. The Union County Sheriff’s Office announced the event last week and set it for June ...
Weekend storms hammer portions of county
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By Michael Williamson 
June 8, 2026
A band of severe weather passed through the area on Saturday producing thunderstorms with high wind speeds and rain. The weather caused damage to several trees and structures in Unionville Center, inc...
Richwood has strong turnout for Hooked on Fishing event
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Prizes ranging from fishing poles to tackle boxes were given to children and teens in three separate age groups for those who caught the largest fish at the Richwood Lake Park on Saturday. Above, prized poles sit on display next to a memorial for George “Soapy” Showalter, whose namesake has been attached to the event since his passing in 2024. (Photo submitted)
By Kyle Meddles 
June 8, 2026
Despite some thunderstorms around noon on Saturday, over 70 children and parents came to Richwood Lake Park for the annual George “Soapy” Showalter Hooked on Fishing derby. A reported 76 children from...
Tolles students capture state titles, advance to SkillsUSA nationals
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 8, 2026
Tolles Career and Technical Center students earned top honors at the 2026 SkillsUSA Ohio State Championships. Three students recently captured gold medals and qualified to compete at the national leve...
Family fights to keep Union Manor murderer behind bars
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Pictured above is a mugshot of Charles Price that ran in the newspaper when he was on the run for the murder of his wife in February of 1989. (Photo submitted)
88-year-old Charles Price up for parole from 1989 shooting
By Kyle Meddles 
June 6, 2026
After spending nearly four decades in prison, 88-year-old Charles Price is seeking parole once again after being convicted of shooting his estranged wife, Paula Pitts, to death at Union Manor nursing ...
I could do this for a living
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By Michael Williamson 
June 6, 2026
The summer-like weather brought families out to Marysville’s annual Touch a Truck event at Mill Valley Park Central Friday. Above, Lt. Steve Hemmelgarn with the Marysville Division of Fire helps a you...