E-bikes, scooters a growing concern
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August 16, 2025
E-bikes, like the ones shown above, and other electric recreational vehicles are a growing concern for local law enforcement. Officials are looking to add some parameters that regulate usage similar to vehicles like golf carts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

E-bikes, scooters a growing concern

By Michael Williamson 

With the use of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, growing in Plain City, the village’s police department is considering getting some rules in place to guide that usage.

Lt. Tom Jaskiewicz with the PCPD said the effort isn’t simply another way to ticket residents, rather a way to proactively avoid is...

Incident brings aggravated burglary charge
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By Kyle Meddles 
February 2, 2026
The Marysville Police Department responded to and arrested a homeless man in a burglary case on Friday. According to police reports, Jackie W. Shoopman Jr., 54, who is listed as homeless in Marysville...
Two-vehicle crash at Fourth and Main
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 2, 2026
Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash at the corner of Main Street and Fourth Street in Uptown Marysville just before 4 p.m., Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Treasurer: Residents should not pay full-year tax bill
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 2, 2026
The Union County Treasurer is recommending residents pay the first half tax bills rather than all of it at once. Treasurer Andy Smarra sent out a release recently as taxpayers around the county look t...
Incident brings aggravated burglary charge
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By Kyle Meddles 
February 2, 2026
The Marysville Police Department responded to and arrested a homeless man in a burglary case on Friday. According to police reports, Jackie W. Shoopman Jr., 54, who is listed as homeless in Marysville...
Two-vehicle crash at Fourth and Main
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 2, 2026
Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash at the corner of Main Street and Fourth Street in Uptown Marysville just before 4 p.m., Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Treasurer: Residents should not pay full-year tax bill
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 2, 2026
The Union County Treasurer is recommending residents pay the first half tax bills rather than all of it at once. Treasurer Andy Smarra sent out a release recently as taxpayers around the county look t...
Meijer planned for Jerome Township
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By Jack Christian 
February 2, 2026
Jerome Township officials announced that Meijer will be coming to the township as part of a larger commercial development project expected to span the next several years. In addition to the Meijer Sup...
Data centers still knocking on Jerome’s door
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By Jack Christian 
February 2, 2026
Jerome Township provided a brief update on recent developments surrounding proposed data centers in the township. In December, Jerome Township issued two new zoning certificates for data centers tied ...
Scotts honored for commitment to military families
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By Kyle Meddles 
February 2, 2026
Ken Bonnell, local Vietnam veteran and chairman of the Union County Military Family Support Group, presented a certificate of appreciation to the associates of Scotts Miracle-Gro on Thursday in recogn...