New city siren signal system sought
News
August 15, 2024
City officials are looking to replace the current system that preempts traffic lights so emergency vehicles have priority. Applied Information’s Glance priority and preemption system uses radio and cell networks, ensuring that if one is unavailable, the system will still work. (Graphic submitted)

New city siren signal system sought

By Mac Cordell 

City officials are looking at a new traffic signal preemption system to help the city’s first responders and other municipal employees.

A traffic signal preemption system, also called traffic signal prioritization, allows an operator to override the normal operation of traffic lights. These syst...

UCHD discusses programs at risk from federal cuts
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"We don't know for sure which ones will be cancelled or removed, but they're currently at risk" - Health commissioner Jason Orcena
By Kyle Meddles 
September 10, 2025
The Union County Health Department Board of Health discussed how to get ahead of the abrupt changes at the federal level that may impact grant opportunities and health department programs. At a specia...
Residents generate buzz in Milford Center
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By Michael Williamson 
September 10, 2025
Another Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) effort could help Milford Center get a new coffee shop and potentially jumpstart some revitalization in the downtown. That is the hope at least of Thom...
Chick-fil-A breaks dirt
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By Michael Williamson 
September 10, 2025
Crews move dirt on the future Chick-fil-A site off Delaware Avenue Wednesday afternoon ahead of the actual beginning of the construction phase. Marysville street department workers have also been work...
UCHD discusses programs at risk from federal cuts
Local News, News
"We don't know for sure which ones will be cancelled or removed, but they're currently at risk" - Health commissioner Jason Orcena
By Kyle Meddles 
September 10, 2025
The Union County Health Department Board of Health discussed how to get ahead of the abrupt changes at the federal level that may impact grant opportunities and health department programs. At a specia...
Residents generate buzz in Milford Center
Local News, News
By Michael Williamson 
September 10, 2025
Another Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) effort could help Milford Center get a new coffee shop and potentially jumpstart some revitalization in the downtown. That is the hope at least of Thom...
Chick-fil-A breaks dirt
Local News, News
By Michael Williamson 
September 10, 2025
Crews move dirt on the future Chick-fil-A site off Delaware Avenue Wednesday afternoon ahead of the actual beginning of the construction phase. Marysville street department workers have also been work...
UCSO bringing back air speed patrols
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By Mike Williamson 
September 10, 2025
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is ramping up its speed limit enforcement using a familiar approach. Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners Wednesday that his office is working with the ...
Journal-Tribune names football players of game
Sports
By Tim Miller 
September 10, 2025
The 2025 high school football season has three weeks in the books. Jonathan Alder, to date, has posted the best team record of local schools at 3-0. Marysville and North Union have both won two of the...
MHS netters top Westerville South
Sports
Caylee Althauser of Marysville reaches to return the ball over the net during a match against a Westerville South opponent. Althauser earned her first varsity singles match victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
September 10, 2025
Marysville’s Caylee Althauser won the first varsity singles tennis match of her career against Westerville South. Althauser defeated Westerville South’s Keim by a 6-2, 6-1 count. That third singles co...