Pizza Challenge raises money for Mobile Meals
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October 8, 2025

Pizza Challenge raises money for Mobile Meals

By From JT Staff Reports 

The Marysville Lions Club recently partnered with the local Eagles lodge for the first Marysville Pizza Challenge. Nine local pizza shops took part to raise money, while competing for crowd-voted categories such as best crust and best specialty pizza. More than $4,100 was raised for Union County Mobile Meals during the event. Organizers plan to hold the event again in 2026.

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