Union County YMCA looks at management agreement with YMCA of Central Ohio
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Among the many services the Union County YMCA offers is a fitness center. Patrons can take part in cardio workouts (above photo) and/or work out with weights (bottom photo). (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Union County YMCA looks at management agreement with YMCA of Central Ohio

By Tim Miller 

A management agreement is underway between the Union County Family YMCA and the YMCA of Central Ohio.

It’s a pact that will leverage shared expertise and infrastructure to continue the YMCA’s mission statement.

It is designed to strengthen and sustain YMCA services for the Union County community, ...

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