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The Clevenger family, from left Justyn, Oakland, Sadie and Paige, recently took advantage of the iceless skating rink inside the pavilion at Partners Park. The rink opened this week and will be open w...

A newly awarded grant will help Jonathan Alder officials plan safety and security upgrades for district buildings. At the December regular meeting, board members approved a grant from the Ohio K-12 Sc...

Whitmer Woodworks, a woodworking company located at 8490 Carters Mill Road in Plain City, was destroyed by a fire early Tuesday morning. Pleasant Valley Fire District Chief Mark Kidd said the cause of...

Police were called to the 1100 block of West Fifth Street at about 7:10 p.m. Tuesday on the report of a man threatening to harm himself. First responders were able to talk with the man and get him to ...

As Plain City officials work toward an update of the village’s zoning code, they are giving extra thought to one specific type of property: short-term rentals. During council’s most recent work sessio...

City Council’s Finance Committee wants the entire council to talk about future revenue at Innovation Park. At Monday’s finance committee meeting, the group discussed what should be done with money gen...

Plain City officials are considering how to balance their desire to help local organizations without discriminating against others. Before voting on a measure that would increase rental rates for a nu...

Crews from Double Z Construction were in town Monday and Tuesday to remove the blue and yellow chairs and to install benches in the Uptown. City officials purchased the benches and the seats at the sa...

The Richwood Village Council aims to make “maximum interest” on the village’s funds by moving CDs from Richwood Bank to an account with The State Treasury Asset Reserve of Ohio (STAR Ohio). A CD allow...

A crowd gathered at McAuliffe’s ACE Hardware, 1299 W. Fifth St. on Saturday afternoon for the annual auction for the Care Train of Union County. The nonprofit’s mission is to provide food and toys to ...

Heroes from around Union County came out Saturday to help children in the community have a merry Christmas. Police officers, firefighters, medics and others held their annual Shop with a Hero event th...

The fall out of an extramarital affair has led to felony charges against a Huron County woman. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Danielle Hansbury, 33, of Greenwich, charging her with one count...

The Marysville Public Library hosted Merrysville, an event with crafts and visits with Santa, on Saturday morning. Above, Eli Howland decorates sugar cookies with holiday-themed sprinkles. The Marysvi...

According to police, at about 4:22 p.m. Friday, police were called to the area behind 104 N. Main St. “in reference to a drug complaint.” Police said a man had become combative with the staff of a loc...

The Union County Health Department is holding two COVID-19 test kit distribution days as the holidays approach. Those interested in receiving free test kits prior to holiday gatherings can request the...

A Magnetic Springs man, already under indictment on first-degree drug trafficking charges, is facing additional charges for allegedly stabbing a man who tried to steal drugs. The Union County Grand Ju...

The interior of Plain City’s Church Street facility, located at 134 Church St., is pictured above. The building, which has exposed beams and a kitchenette, will be available as a rental space next yea...

Southern Union County residents could see construction traffic appear in the coming weeks as a Madison County solar project is underway. Union County Commissioners recently approved a Road Use Mainten...

With a new economic development manager in place, Plain City officials are determined to maintain the small-town character of the community as they plan for growth in the area. Economic Development Ma...

Pam   Sturwold , former Care Train executive director, is pictured above setting up baskets on Thursday morning for the Care Train Auction at McAuliffe’s ACE Hardware, 1299 W. Fifth St., on Saturday. ...

Union County’s Route 4 fiber project is going to be rebid. A resolution to formally reject the current bids was approved this week by the county commissioners so further action could be taken. County ...

At Monday night’s city council meeting, Economic Development Director Eric Phillips told the body that Hardy World had closed on property in Innovation Park. Earlier this year council approved selling...

Iceless ice skating returns this weekend to Partners Park, 125 E. Sixth St. The rink will be open weekends, beginning Saturday, from 2-8 p.m.. The rink will be open weekdays from 5-8 p.m. through Dec....

Workforce issues continue to disturb county agencies but a lack of qualified inspectors has one agency especially concerned. Union County Health Commissioner Jason Orcena told county officials at the ...

The holiday spirit was in full effect this weekend as various communities in Union County held Christmas events. At right, a float carrying Santa Claus and his sleigh wrapped up the annual Richwood Ch...

A former corrections officer at the Ohio Reformatory for Women has been indicted, charged with having sexual contact with an inmate. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Elijah Tyrell Stevens, 23,...

A 17-year-old girl was cited following a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon. According to reports from the Marysville Division of Police, about 1:22 p.m., Friday, Nevaya Natividad, 17, was at the Mary...

Area communities held Christmas events over this past weekend. Above, the Union County Shrine Club’s Tin Lizzie Patrol is a fixture at every Marysville Christmas Parade and Sunday’s event was no excep...

Marysville Police are investigating a gunshot at a local bar. Marysville Police Chief Tony Brooks said he is meeting with prosecutors today to determine what charges could be filed against a man who a...

As the season of giving approaches, the Care Train of Union County annual auction returns on Saturday. The auction will take place at McAuliffe’s ACE Hardware, 1299 W. Fifth St. from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p...