EPA speed bump delayed city park work
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September 30, 2024
Work at Marysville’s Scott Family Park has been stalled for about two years after the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) filed a notice of violations for improvements the city made to the existing path or access drive already on the 112-acre property. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

EPA speed bump delayed city park work

By Mac Cordell 

A nearly two-year stall on work at Marysville’s Scott Family Park should soon be coming to an end, which means work can begin again.

Marysville Public Service Director Jeremy Hoyt said that work on the city park stopped in 2022 when the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) filed a notice of ...

U.C. interest income could top $5M for 2026
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U.C. interest income could top $5M for 2026
By Michael Williamson 
November 7, 2026
The county is on track to make another $5 million in interest income by year’s end. During Union County’s third-quarter investment advisory committee meeting, Treasurer Andy Smarra told the commission...
Rezoning proposal draws opposition in Jerome Township
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The 165-acre farm that is looking to be brought into Jerome Township’s commerce district, identified above within the red border, is owned and operated by longtime farmer and township resident Carl Mitchell. With no heirs to pass the farm to, Mitchell is looking to sell the land to be developed under the township’s commerce district, which could open it up to many development uses including data centers if it is rezoned from rural residential district. (Graphic submitted)
Rezoning proposal draws opposition in Jerome Township
Residents worry it could lead to a data center
By Kyle Meddles 
November 7, 2026
Jerome residents aired concerns about a map amendment that looks to rezone 165 acres of farmland into the township’s commerce district, which could open up the land for a litany of development uses in...
Officials explore best routes for farm vehicles in city
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Officials explore best routes for farm vehicles in city
By Michael Williamson 
November 7, 2026
Marysville officials are hoping to work with the Union County Commissioners to find the best routes through the city for farm equipment. With many of the streetscape updates in recent years, everythin...
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U.C. interest income could top $5M for 2026
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U.C. interest income could top $5M for 2026
By Michael Williamson 
November 7, 2026
The county is on track to make another $5 million in interest income by year’s end. During Union County’s third-quarter investment advisory committee meeting, Treasurer Andy Smarra told the commission...
Rezoning proposal draws opposition in Jerome Township
News, Plain City, Plain City News
The 165-acre farm that is looking to be brought into Jerome Township’s commerce district, identified above within the red border, is owned and operated by longtime farmer and township resident Carl Mitchell. With no heirs to pass the farm to, Mitchell is looking to sell the land to be developed under the township’s commerce district, which could open it up to many development uses including data centers if it is rezoned from rural residential district. (Graphic submitted)
Rezoning proposal draws opposition in Jerome Township
Residents worry it could lead to a data center
By Kyle Meddles 
November 7, 2026
Jerome residents aired concerns about a map amendment that looks to rezone 165 acres of farmland into the township’s commerce district, which could open up the land for a litany of development uses in...
Officials explore best routes for farm vehicles in city
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Officials explore best routes for farm vehicles in city
By Michael Williamson 
November 7, 2026
Marysville officials are hoping to work with the Union County Commissioners to find the best routes through the city for farm equipment. With many of the streetscape updates in recent years, everythin...
Staffing changes in Marysville lead to self-assessment
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Staffing changes in Marysville lead to self-assessment
By Michael Williamson 
November 7, 2026
With all the staffing changes happening at the City of Marysville in recent months, officials are making an effort to pause and assess, to see what needs to happen to get back on track. Marysville Cit...
Marysville FFA donates meat to Ohio food banks
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Marysville FFA donates meat to Ohio food banks
November 6, 2026
Editor’s note: The following article was submitted by Marysville student William Ramge, class of 2028, on behalf the Marysville FFA program. ––– The Marysville FFA Chapter partnered with the Ohio Depa...
Keep your head down
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Keep your head down
By Kyle Meddles 
November 6, 2026
A hungry whitetail deer is pictured munching on some leaves just off the trail in Schwartzkopf Park recently. Deer begin to grow their winter coats this time of year, which can lead to some shaggy-loo...