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Demolition day
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 9, 2022
Demolition is underway and nearly complete at 1000 Delaware Ave. Above, Tim Carreker, of Lowendick Demolition Contractors, sweeps the parking lot Tuesday as a crane moves pieces of the now-razed build...
$39M lottery winner sold in Marysville
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By Michael Williamson 
November 8, 2022
A Marysville gas station sold a winning lottery ticket but the winner hasn’t yet stepped forward. On Saturday, the Village Pantry on West Fifth Street sold a $39.3 million jackpot prize in the Classic...
Armed robbery reported in Plain City
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 8, 2022
The Plain City Police Department is searching for two suspects following an armed robbery in the village Sunday evening. Lt. Tom Jaskiewicz said officers responded to the Marathon at 525 W. Main St. a...
Voices from the Stone held
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 8, 2022
Above, Col. (Retired) Salvatore Petrovia speaks to a crowd about his three decades of service with the U.S. Army during the “Voices from the Stone” ceremony on Sunday at the Veterans Remembrance Monum...
10,000 residents take advantage of early voting in Union County
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By Mac Cordell 
November 8, 2022
While today is Election Day, more than 10,000 Union County residents have already cast their ballots. Polls opened today at 6:30 a.m. and will remain open until 7:30 p.m. Voters will be selecting a go...
Pumpkin Drop a smashing success
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 8, 2022
Hundreds gathered Sunday at Marysville’s Decker Fire Station to watch pumpkins fall from the fire department’s 100-foot ladder truck. Residents were invited to bring their own pumpkin to be tossed or ...
Northern UC Fire district increases wages
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By Ally Lanasa 
November 7, 2022
The Northern Union County Fire and EMS District (NUCFD) unanimously agreed to raise wages for full-time positions to help retain employees. The board voted to increase the wages at the regular board m...
MHS teacher will return to class after allegations
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By Chad Williamson 
November 5, 2022
A complaint about an image of a hanging shown in a U.S. history class sparked an investigation that resulted in a disciplinary action against a 10-year educator at Marysville High School. During the m...
UC officials to seek ride-sharing grant
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By Michael Williamson 
November 5, 2022
Local officials are making another attempt to secure funds for a ride sharing service for the City of Marysville. At the regular meeting of the Union County Commissioners on Wednesday, the board membe...
Developers get go-ahead to renovate PC building
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 4, 2022
Local developers will be able to move forward with their work on the McCune Building after Plain City Council unanimously upheld a decision by the village’s Design Review Board. Council spent its work...
Problem property raided for drugs
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By Mac Cordell 
November 4, 2022
The Marysville Division of Police executed a search warrant at 813 W. Fourth St. on Thursday morning. Law enforcement officials called the home “a nuisance.” As a result of the search warrant, investi...
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By Mac Cordell 
November 4, 2022
Marysville City Council recently held a first reading and public hearing for the 2023 budget. City Finance Director Brad Lutz said the 2023 budget is “very similar” to the 2022 budget. “The 2023 budge...
Accident results in minor injuries
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 4, 2022
First responders were at the scene of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of London Avenue and Ninth Street Thursday morning. Marysville Police Department officers responded to the scene at 10:...
JA board, teachers reach agreement
News, Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
November 3, 2022
After months of back and forth discussions, the Jonathan Alder Education Association and board of education have reached a tentative contract agreement for teachers. At a recent special meeting held b...
Township park plans push on, without park board
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 3, 2022
After disbanding the Parks and Trails Committee, the Jerome Township Trustees may still proceed with some work on area playgrounds despite objections from one member of the board. Trustee Barry Adler ...
Jerome Trustees OK Memorial, Curry Farm plans
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 3, 2022
The Jerome Township Trustees on Tuesday approved a development plan for the Memorial Jerome Medical Center, illustrated above. The 40,000-square-foot building will be located south of U.S. 42 between ...
Quest for Candy
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 2, 2022
The rain held off just long enough for many area communities to hold their Trick-or-Treat nights on Monday. Above, dozens of children walked along South Franklin Street in Richwood Monday night seekin...
Simon Shover to be “Voice from the Stone”
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By Ally Lanasa 
November 2, 2022
The Union County Veterans Remembrance Committee will host the annual Veterans Day Program on Sunday at 2 p.m. on the Union County Courthouse lawn at the Veterans Remembrance Monument and Plaza. During...
County to rework facilities department
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By Michael Williamson 
November 2, 2022
Union County is restructuring its facilities team and creating a new position to share some of the responsibilities of the current manager. Union County Human Resources Director Ginger Yonak said the ...
City police looking for suspect after foot chase
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 1, 2022
A Columbus man evaded capture after leading local law enforcement agents on a foot pursuit Friday night. A number of charges are pending against Craivion Johnson, 22, although he is not in police cust...
District responds after threat
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By Ally Lanasa 
November 1, 2022
Superintendent Richard Baird and the North Union Local Schools District administration responded to a report of a threat on social media in a letter to the North Union community on Sunday. According t...
Mostly treats with few tricks
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 1, 2022
The streets of Uptown Marysville were teeming with ghosts, goblins, pirates, princesses, firemen, cheerleaders and a myriad of other costumed tots for the annual “Scarysville” celebration Saturday mor...
Decorations galore
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 1, 2022
Many homeowners no longer wait for the Christmas season to decorate, filling their yard with Halloween decorations and the neighborhood with ghostly cheer. Above, this home on Fairview Avenue creates ...
Cruiser shortage continues to impact area agencies
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By Ally Lanasa 
October 31, 2022
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Chapman Ford submitted about 350 orders for Explorers to Ford for municipalities in Union County. The article should have stated Chapman Ford s...
Work is piling up
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 31, 2022
Leaf collection in Marysville is well underway. Residents are asked to rake leaves to the curb or the grassy area between the curb and the sidewalk before 6 a.m. Monday mornings. Officials stress that...
U.S. 42 timeline frustrates Memorial officials
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By Chad Williamson 
October 29, 2022
Memorial Health officials have all the details in place for their new facility in Jerome Township, except how to get there. At Thursday night’s Memorial Board of Trustees meeting officials learned tha...
Richardson to face Luke in State Rep. race
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By Mac Cordell 
October 29, 2022
Editor’s note: This is the third in a three-part series of stories on cadidates and issues appearing before area voters on the Nov. 8 ballot. --- On Nov. 8, voters will choose between incumbent Tracy ...
Magnetic Springs’ new levy really isn’t
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By Mac Cordell 
October 28, 2022
Election 2022 Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series of stories on candidates and issues appearing before area voters on the Nov. 8 ballot. ––– The Village of Magnetic Springs is in ...
FMS principal leaving for job in National Guard
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By Michael Williamson 
October 28, 2022
Fairbanks Middle School Principal Joe Newell is leaving the district after more than 20 years as an educator and administrator. Newell informed district staff last week that he planned to leave his le...
Fall on full display
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By Mac Cordell 
October 28, 2022
The colors of autumn are on full display at the Scott House, at the corner of Maple and Fourth streets in Marysville. The dozens of trees that make the in-town home one of the prettiest in the city al...