Jury: Teacher not guilty of assault
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August 26, 2024
Bethany Perdue is back in the classroom after a jury acquitted her of assault on the stepmother of her children. Above, witnesses and supporters on both sides react, Assistant Union County Prosecutor Courtland Perry, left, and defense attorney Gary Andorka and Perdue, right, hug after the jury reads its not guilty verdict. (Photo submitted)

Jury: Teacher not guilty of assault

Perdue returns to teaching position after verdict

By Mac Cordell 

A Marysville teacher is back in the classroom after being found not guilty of assaulting a woman.

In January, Bethany J. Perdue, a teacher at the Early College High School, was placed on administrative leave, “pending an investigation into misdemeanor assault charges that were filed against you aft...

UCHD discusses programs at risk from federal cuts
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UCHD discusses programs at risk from federal cuts
"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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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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Chick-fil-A breaks dirt
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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...
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UCHD discusses programs at risk from federal cuts
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UCHD discusses programs at risk from federal cuts
"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 
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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 
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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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Journal-Tribune names football players of game
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By Tim Miller 
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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
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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)
MHS netters top Westerville South
By Tim Miller 
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