Departing engineer saw explosive growth
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March 7, 2026

Departing engineer saw explosive growth

By Jack Christian 

Marysville City Engineer Kyle Hoyng has stepped away from his role with the city to become Hilliard’s city director, the community where he currently resides.

Hoyng’s path to Marysville began in Coldwater, Ohio, a small village in Mercer County roughly 74 miles northwest of Marysville. He enrolle...

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