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Union County Juvenile and Probate Court Judge Rick Rodger, left, swears in Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver, right, during a recent ceremony. Weaver is now in her fourth term as county auditor and h...

A group of local governments is moving forward with an opportunity to more fully use an existing resource. “The COG (Union County Council of Governments, which includes the City of Marysville, Union C...

Crews from the city’s wastewater division worked Wednesday morning to scope the storm sewer along West Fifth Street in Marysville. City leaders said employees from the wastewater division worked on th...

As Plain City officials work to finalize an updated zoning code, council heard from a developer that hopes to bring a new residential community to the area. Jonathan Wilcox, with Wilcox Communities, a...

Jerome Township will temporarily stop livestreaming its meetings, in what several of the trustees called a cost-saving measure. In a split vote Tuesday, Trustees Wezlynn Davis and Megan Sloat voted to...

City Council is planning to make changes to Marysville’s Uptown Facade Improvement Program. In January, council heard the first reading to authorize the program for 2023. The city has already budgeted...

The Marysville Division of Police received calls Tuesday morning regarding hate mail that was distributed in the area of Tenth Street and Butternut Drive. The flyers, pictured above, were placed in pl...

Jerome Township officials spent time Monday discussing how a pattern of legal action surrounding residential development will affect growth in the years to come. Zoning Commission members had an oppor...

Tax bills from two separate Union County residents show the tax breakdowns for each location. Both residents would see money going to similar entities, but residents living in the Adena Pointe area of...

Plain City officials are considering the opinions of current business owners as they plan for continued growth in the area. During council’s most recent work session, Development Manager Jason Stanfor...

A Richwood man is facing criminal charges after allegedly helping a girl run away from home - again. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Andrew Lui, 21. Court documents list him having an address...

The Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame added four new members during ceremonies Saturday evening. The new inductees are from left, Jodie Hyland Agan, Cal Adams, Tony Blumenschein and Wes Hec...

Mill Valley resident Perry Ratliff has built an 800-foot garden railroad throughout his yard and into his home on Preakness Place. Ratliff models the late steam era (1940’s) to modern day diesels. He ...

A Marion man who allegedly abused a pair of cats that eventually died could be facing prison time. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Garrett Dakota Hay, 25, charging him with three felony count...

City crews are preparing to demolish the former Swifty gas station, 401 E. Fifth St. The Union County Land Bank has received a $308,000 grant to remove the pumps, tanks and canopy and to remediate the...

Another solar project in Union County has plans to start construction this year. Representatives for Invenergy’s Cadence Solar Project updated the county commissioners Wednesday morning on the project...

Plain City officials are seeking applications from those interested in serving on the Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District Board of Directors. “This is an exciting opportunity to create, develop and admi...

An apparent mental health issue has led to a series of felony indictments against a Magnetic Springs woman. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Danielle Dickerson, 37, of 57 Fountain Ave., Magnet...

North Union Robotics teams recently competed at the Kalahari Classic Signature Event in Sandusky. The Kalahari Classic is a four-day event that features all levels of VEX Robotics competition, includi...

Triad High School crowned its queen and king at the 2023 Snowball Court basketball game. Kaydence Feasel (left) was named the queen and Tyler Perry was named the king. Triad fell to Northeastern 35-31...

The emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) allotments will soon run out for Union County residents. Earlier this month, officials with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Service...

Triad officials are confident that the third time’s the charm when it comes to hiring a new treasurer to lead the district’s finances. During a special meeting Saturday, the Board of Education unanimo...

A Columbus man could be facing more than two decades in prison after coming to Marysville to allegedly sell drugs. A Union County Grand Jury indicted Cameron Lamar Hawkins, 19, of Columbus, charging h...

Fairbanks High School held its winter Homecoming ceremony between the boys and girls basketball games against Mechanicsburg. Amber DaRe (left) was crowned the queen and Dewey Ballard was named the kin...

Marysville High School students in Teacher Lindsay Welk’s vocational skills classes and classroom paraprofessionals are pictured above stocking the shelves of the Monarch Market, a new pantry for stud...

Adam Negley, standing, addresses visitors at the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County Thursday afternoon. The board held the meet and greet for local members, officials and Negley, who was...

Online car retailer Carmax is planning an auction house at 13311 Industrial Parkway in Marysville. In addition to a 7,100 square foot building, the site will have a sale staging area large enough for ...

Above, in the main photo, the North Union Business Advisory Council, consisting of teachers, board of education members, school administrators and local business representatives, receive a tour of TCI...

Mayor Jody Carney recently named the first recipients of the Plain City Youth Spotlight recognition. Through the program, young people in the community will be recognized for good works. From left are...

Plain City Council will once again consider noise regulations throughout the village. During council’s most recent work session, Zoning Inspector Derek Hutchinson asked council for guidance as to how ...