FEMA assistance available for tornado damage

By Michael Williamson

Federal disaster assistance is now available for Union County and other areas affected by the tornadoes that passed through the state in March.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Thursday that President Joe Biden approved a “Major Disaster Declaration” for Ohio that includes...

UCBDD levy crucial to Harold Lewis Center future

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Editor's note: This is the second in a week-long series of stories detailing local issues and candidates appearing on the Nov. 5 ballot.

UCBDD levy crucial to Harold Lewis Center future

By Mike Williamson

October 15, 2024

The Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be on the ballot next month and its director, Kara Brown, said this levy is crucial for operations of the Harold Lewis Center. “The levy is so...

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A medical waste hauler is asking permission to develop a sterilization facility inside the building at 14711 Industrial Parkway, highlighted in blue. The company, Sterile Waste Solutions (SWS), received state funding to move out of Westerville and relocate in a rural county to create jobs. The company currently runs its office in the building, but hauls waste to a sterilization facility in Cincinnati, but wants to be able to sterilize the waste locally. (Graphic submitted)

Medical waste facility proposed

By Mac Cordell

October 15, 2024

A proposed medical waste sterilization facility reminds at least one member of council of a similar but different facility proposed for the city more than three decades ago. At Monday night’s meeting,...

Stalemate with Tecumseh earns CBC divisional title for Jonathan Alder

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Jonathan Alder’s Jimmy Martinez (7) gets possession near midfield during a home match earlier this season. The senior Pioneer scored one goal in the team’s tie against Tecumseh. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Stalemate with Tecumseh earns CBC divisional title for Jonathan Alder

By Aleksei Pavloff

October 15, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team reclaimed its top spot in the Kenton Trail Division following a 2-2 tie with Tecumseh The Pioneers were perfect in the Central Buckeye Conference (9-0-0) heading into...

Jonathan Alder spiker makes verbal committment to Wright State

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Jonathan Alder’s Ali Hayes (17) sends the ball past a blocker in this file photo. Hayes, a junior at Alder, has verbally committed to play at Wright State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder spiker makes verbal committment to Wright State

By Tim Miller

October 15, 2024

Jonathan Alder’s Ali Hayes still has her senior season of volleyball ahead of her next year. The Lady Pioneer junior, however, already knows where her future lies in the sport. Hayes has verbally comm...

Lady Monarch runners finish as runner-up during OCC Cardinal Division competition

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Lady Monarchs pictured competing in the OCC Cardinal Division cross country meet are from left, Cameron Cave, Alyssa Przeklasa and Lyla Channell. (Photo submitted)

Lady Monarch runners finish as runner-up during OCC Cardinal Division competition

By Tim Miller

October 15, 2024

Marysville’s girls cross country team placed second during the Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division meet. Dublin Jerome won the divisional title with 32 points, while the Lady Monarchs finished w...

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Editor's note: This is the first in a week-long series of stories detailing local issues and candidates appearing on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Library seeks levy to fund operations

By Kyle Meddles

October 14, 2024

The Marysville Public Library is seeking a levy replacement on the upcoming ballot. This November, voters will decide if the library’s five-year, 1.5-mill replacement property tax levy passes at the p...