Chairs part of overdose awareness project
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September 3, 2025
This purple chair, displayed outside the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County, is one of a number of chairs placed throughout the Marysville Uptown area for National Recovery Month. Part of the “Empty Chair Project,” decorated purple chairs have been placed in front of nearly 16 businesses to bring awareness to drug overdose deaths during the month of September. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Chairs part of overdose awareness project

By Michael Williamson 

Visitors passing through Marysville might notice a series of purple chairs sitting outside various buildings in the city’s Uptown area.

They are part of the Empty Chair Project, a national campaign to help bring awareness to drug overdoses and those in recovery.

“Members of the community painted a...

Veterans Day program set for Nov. 8
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Veterans Day program set for Nov. 8
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September 22, 2026
As the 250th birthday of our nation winds down, Veterans Day in November reminds us of all veterans who have served or are now serving. The Veterans Remembrance Committee has set the Veterans Day prog...
Man accused of strangling woman unconscious two times
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Man accused of strangling woman unconscious two times
Grand jury indictments
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A man from Raymond has been charged with multiple felonies for breaking a protection order with the mother of his children and allegedly strangling her. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Troy D...
Marysville Homecoming courts recognized
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Marysville Homecoming courts recognized
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Marysville High School and Early College High School have announced their 2026 Fall Homecoming Courts. Above, members of the MHS court are, from left to right, in the front row, Kate Clarridge, Maddie...
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Man accused of strangling woman unconscious two times
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Man accused of strangling woman unconscious two times
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Marysville Homecoming courts recognized
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Marysville Homecoming courts recognized
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September 22, 2026
Marysville High School and Early College High School have announced their 2026 Fall Homecoming Courts. Above, members of the MHS court are, from left to right, in the front row, Kate Clarridge, Maddie...
Fairbanks boys soccer squad tops Greeneview
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Fairbanks boys soccer squad tops Greeneview
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Jonathan Alder spikers win battle of unbeatens with 3-0 sweep over Ben Logan
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In the top photo, Jonathan Alder’s Audrey Lange (20) blasts the ball past Benjamin Logan blockers. Also pictured for the Lady Pioneers are Cailyn Glick (22), Kacey Anderson (18), Anna Hayes and Kylie Trout (red jersey). Jonathan Alder won the battle of the unbeatens with a sweep over the Lady Raiders. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder spikers win battle of unbeatens with 3-0 sweep over Ben Logan
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End of an era for Gray-Court Building
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Men and horses are pictured outside the Gray-Court Building at 303 S. Main St. in Marysville in this historic photograph. The building was constructed in 1907 by G.W. Court and Albert Gray, who operated a buggy and implement business and blacksmith shop on the first floor. The second floor originally served as an amusement hall for roller skating, dancing, basketball and other activities. The nearly 120-year-old building, which most recently housed a Goodwill store, is now slated for demolition. (Photo submitted)
End of an era for Gray-Court Building
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