Planning begins for big bridge move
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January 21, 2025
Plans for the Streng Road Bridge, pictured above, have the 110-year old structure eventually moving from its current location near Fairbanks to the City of Marysville. Before that can happen, Union County officials said they have to find the right consultant with the right plan to take it apart. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Planning begins for big bridge move

Streng Road Bridge will make its way to Marysville's Uptown area

By Michael Williamson 

Plans are underway for the removal of the Streng Road Bridge in southern Union County.

Engineer Jeff Stauch said, given the historic nature of the bridge, the removal may be complicated so the county has some requests for proposals (RFP) currently out to consultants. He said that will give the office...

Rare bacterial infection traced to isolated home well
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Rare bacterial infection traced to isolated home well
By Kyle Meddles 
January 21, 2026
A rare bacterial disease is being investigated by the Union County Health Department (UCHD) after an isolated incident where a Union County resident was infected with the bacteria from their own well ...
City manpower, salt use up 15% this winter
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City manpower, salt use up 15% this winter
By Michael Williamson 
January 21, 2026
Snow and bitter cold slated for this weekend has city and county crews preparing in what has already been a busy winter season. Though the weekend snowfall totals vary – models range from around one i...
Woman dies in Watkins Road crash
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Woman dies in Watkins Road crash
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 21, 2026
A two-vehicle crash on Monday was ruled fatal after a Marysville woman died of injuries sustained in the crash. Patrol Lieutenant Josh Kent with the Union County Sheriff’s Office said that a 2007 Hond...
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Rare bacterial infection traced to isolated home well
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Rare bacterial infection traced to isolated home well
By Kyle Meddles 
January 21, 2026
A rare bacterial disease is being investigated by the Union County Health Department (UCHD) after an isolated incident where a Union County resident was infected with the bacteria from their own well ...
City manpower, salt use up 15% this winter
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City manpower, salt use up 15% this winter
By Michael Williamson 
January 21, 2026
Snow and bitter cold slated for this weekend has city and county crews preparing in what has already been a busy winter season. Though the weekend snowfall totals vary – models range from around one i...
Woman dies in Watkins Road crash
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Woman dies in Watkins Road crash
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 21, 2026
A two-vehicle crash on Monday was ruled fatal after a Marysville woman died of injuries sustained in the crash. Patrol Lieutenant Josh Kent with the Union County Sheriff’s Office said that a 2007 Hond...
JA boys soccer coach steps down; takes job at Dublin Scioto
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JA boys soccer coach steps down; takes job at Dublin Scioto
By Aleksei Pavloff 
January 21, 2026
The conclusion of head coaching eras can sometimes be bittersweet. Jonathan Alder has seen a tremendous amount of success with Jordan McMurray at the helm of the school’s boys soccer program. Some may...
Local athletes of week named
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Local athletes of week named
By Tim Miller 
January 21, 2026
The Journal-Tribune has named its athletes of the week. Junior wrestler Cami Leng is Marysville’s top athlete. Leng helped lead the MHS girls team to a 77-6 triumph over Olentangy. She scored a 19-3 t...
Cagers on wrong end of scores
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Cole Brewer (24) of Marysville goes up for a basket in this file photo. Brewer scored 10 points during a loss to Springfield. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Cagers on wrong end of scores
By Tim Miller, Bob Putman 
January 21, 2026
A basketball team that has played a game nearly once every two days experienced fatigue during a recent setback. Marysville’s boys varsity hoopsters fell to Springfield 52-34 in what was their ninth c...