JOHN E. KING

By Jacob Runnels

John E. King, 58, of Richwood, died early Wednesday morning, Aug. 9, 2017, at The Ohio State University Medical Center.
He was a plumber and jack-of-all-trades, and worked for Hayner Plumbing and Heating of Marysville. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and cooking. He was also very good at taking care of t...

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UCSO to restart K-9 program

Will likely not be a breed traditionally used by law enforcement

By Michael Williamson

July 9, 2025

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is bringing back its K-9 program. Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners Wednesday as part of his regular updates that his office will be expecting to get...

FHS shooters will compete in national tournament

Sports

Fairbanks’ Lincoln Dicke, a newcomer to the club program, qualified for this year’s USA Clay Target League National Championship this past spring season while also earning his varsity letter. (Photo submitted)

FHS shooters will compete in national tournament

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 9, 2025

After a good spring season on the range, Fairbanks High School’s clay target team is sending a trio to the national shootout. The Panthers are sending three competitors to the USA High School Clay Tar...

MHS pitcher pleased with 2025 season; hopes for further success as senior

Sports

Marysville High School softball pitcher Josie Bumgarner prepares to deliver the ball to the plate during a 2025 game. Bumgarner continues to work on her skills this summer heading into her senior season of 2026 at Marysville. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS pitcher pleased with 2025 season; hopes for further success as senior

By Tim Miller

July 9, 2025

Josie Bumgarner had a solid season of pitching for Marysville High School’s varsity softball team this past spring. The 2025 campaign resulted in the MHS junior compiling a 17-4-1 record as the Lady M...

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Above the water

By Chad Williamson

July 9, 2025

A pair of powered paragliders are shown flying over the Marysville Reservoir recently. The recreational fliers passed over the water before gaining altitude, clearing the treetops and gliding out of s...

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Leesburg F.D. to receive $4M in improvements

By Kyle Meddles

July 9, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced a $4 million expansion project for the Leesburg Township Fire Department in conjunction with the Northwestern Joint Fire District....

Marysville City Council, News

Apartment buildings, like the ones shown above, are part of the exterior plan and landscape plan application for redevelopment of the former Crazy Scotty’s site at 327 N. Main St. in Marysville. The city’s Design Review Board will consider the plan application at its regular meeting tonight. (Graphic submitted)

Plans released for Crazy Scotty’s site

By Jack Christian

July 9, 2025

Tonight, the Marysville Design and Review Board is scheduled to review a proposed landscape application tied to a significant multi-family residential development project. The project is a part of the...