UCHD sees bump in COVID numbers

By Michael Williamson

A slight resurgence of COVID-19 by way of a new variant has put pressure on the Union County Health Department.

Health Commissioner Jason Orcena said the county has ways of combating cases, including a new vaccine, but reports of the recent BA.5 variant cropping up this summer have led to a rise in c...

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Day of Prayer celebrated locally

By From JT Staff Reports

May 2, 2025

Around 50 individuals gathered at Partners Park Thursday to celebrate the 74th National Day of Prayer. The theme of the event was Pour out to the God of Home and be Filled. Marysville City Councilman ...

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Local man facing decades in prison over kiddie porn, rape case

By Kyle Meddles

May 2, 2025

A Marysville man is facing over a hundred years in prison for raping his 5-year-old relative and involvement with child pornography. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Robin Scott Atkinson, 63, ...

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A new concept plan for a development on Route 161 east of Plain City shows possible commercial, multi-family and single-family lots on the 114-acre property. After village officials recently offered feedback on the design, developers said the project will likely move forward with the updates and a request to annex the land into the village. (Graphic submitted)

P.C. views redesigned 161 development

By Michael Williamson

May 2, 2025

A redesigned concept for a mixed-use development just east of Darby Station is back before village officials in Plain City. At its recent meeting, village council heard an updated design for an 114-ac...

Marysville City Council, News

Passenger rail stop still in city’s future

Marysville administrator visits Texas city to view similar project

By Michael Williamson

May 2, 2025

Although it’s still years away, Marysville is working to stay in the conversation around passenger rail. City Manager Terry Emery told council Monday night that he got to see a successful example of r...

Sports

MHS’ Soorya Loganand delivers the ball back over the net. The Monarchs dropped a 3-2 verdict to Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Local netters fall

By Tim Miller

May 2, 2025

Dublin Jerome handed Marysville a 3-2 setback on the tennis court. Singles -Gianni Russo (M) defeated Anumula (DJ) 7-6, 6-0; Pairu (DJ) downed Zac Clodfelder (M) 6-0, 6-0; -A. Xiao (DJ) topped Jacob B...

Wildcat baseball team tops Shawnee for second victory of 2025 campaign

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North Union’s Tyler Krebehenne prepares to deliver a pitch against Springfield Shawnee. Krebehenne struck out seven as the Wildcats won their second game of the season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Wildcat baseball team tops Shawnee for second victory of 2025 campaign

By Bob Putman

May 2, 2025

For the first time since late March, the North Union baseball team walked off their field with the taste of victory. However, it did not come without some anxious moments before the Wildcats defeated ...