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Getting Merry on Main
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By Mac Cordell 
December 19, 2022
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...
Jon Alder plans safety upgrades with grant money
News, Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
December 19, 2022
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...
P.C.-area woodworking business lost in blaze
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 15, 2022
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...
Recent events test officers’ mental health training
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By Mac Cordell 
December 15, 2022
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 ...
Plain City looking at Airbnb regulations
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 15, 2022
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...
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By Mac Cordell 
December 14, 2022
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...
P.C. officials consider tweaks to facility rental guidelines
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 14, 2022
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...
New seating being installed
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 14, 2022
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...
Richwood takes increased interest in rates
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By Ally Lanasa 
December 14, 2022
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...
Care Train raises $235K
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By Ally Lanasa 
December 13, 2022
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 ...
Children shop with first responders
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 13, 2022
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...
Affair leads to alleged  extortion attempt, charge
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By Mac Cordell 
December 12, 2022
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...
Toppings make all the difference
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 12, 2022
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...
Police close alley
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 12, 2022
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...
COVID tests available
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 12, 2022
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...
Man indicted for drug trafficking charged in stabbing
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By Mac Cordell 
December 10, 2022
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...
Madison County solar traffic will affect southern U.C.
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By Michael Williamson 
December 9, 2022
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...
P.C. officials aim to balance growth, village character
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 9, 2022
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...
Volunteers prepare for Care Train auction
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 9, 2022
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. ...
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By Michael Williamson 
December 8, 2022
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 ...
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By Mac Cordell 
December 7, 2022
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...
Rink scheduled to open
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 7, 2022
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....
Lack of qualified inspectors a concern for health commissioner
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By Michael Williamson 
December 7, 2022
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 ...
Communities celebrate Christmas
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 6, 2022
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...
ORW guard indicted for allegedly having sex with inmate
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By Mac Cordell 
December 6, 2022
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,...
Crash sends vehicle down hillside
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 6, 2022
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...
Holiday events held
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 5, 2022
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...
Officers respond to  shot fired at local restaurant
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By Mac Cordell 
December 5, 2022
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...
Community Care Train event is Saturday
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By Ally Lanasa 
December 5, 2022
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...