Grant will help buy Narcan and nalaxone
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February 19, 2026
The Union County Health Department is looking to install more Narcan dispensers, called “naloxboxes,” in the county as part of a grant funded effort to reduce drug harm in rural communities. Pictured above is a naloxbox located at the health department. There are currently boxes located at Wings Support and Recovery, Northwestern Fire District, Marysville Division of Fire Decker Station, Maryhaven Union County and Lighthouse Behavioral Services. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Grant will help buy Narcan and nalaxone

By Kyle Meddles 

The Union County Health Department (UCHD) received a $100,000 state grant that will go toward reducing drug harm in the county’s rural communities.

At the regular meeting of the UCHD Board of Health on Wednesday, Shawn Sech, director of health promotion and planning, introduced the Harm Reduction E...

Blaney roundabout closer to reality
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The roundabout at Blaney Road near Jerome Village is one step closer to being completed. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch told the county commissioners recently that his office has sent out some requ...
Scarysville packs the streets
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Health department strengthens digital security
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Blaney roundabout closer to reality
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By Michael Williamson 
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Area children had plenty to do at Saturday's Scarysville event in Uptown Marysville. There were a variety of activities and games to take part in, aside from snagging lots of candy. Above, a cute pair...
Health department strengthens digital security
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Ella Stoodt (13) of Benjamin Logan advances the ball against a pair of Kenton Ridge opponents. The Lady Raiders won the Division IV tournament contest. (Photo submitted)
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