Lawrence to leave commissioner’s position early
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May 28, 2026

Lawrence to leave commissioner’s position early

By Michael Williamson 

One of the Union County Commissioners is stepping down next month, leaving an open seat for officials to fill heading into the summer.

The board announced Wednesday that Commissioner Dave Lawrence is stepping down effective June 6, citing health reasons for his departure. Lawrence’s term would have...

Family fights to keep Union Manor murderer behind bars
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Pictured above is a mugshot of Charles Price that ran in the newspaper when he was on the run for the murder of his wife in February of 1989. (Photo submitted)
Family fights to keep Union Manor murderer behind bars
88-year-old Charles Price up for parole from 1989 shooting
By Kyle Meddles 
June 6, 2026
After spending nearly four decades in prison, 88-year-old Charles Price is seeking parole once again after being convicted of shooting his estranged wife, Paula Pitts, to death at Union Manor nursing ...
I could do this for a living
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I could do this for a living
By Michael Williamson 
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The summer-like weather brought families out to Marysville’s annual Touch a Truck event at Mill Valley Park Central Friday. Above, Lt. Steve Hemmelgarn with the Marysville Division of Fire helps a you...
Trust leaves JA possible $3M gift
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Trust leaves JA possible $3M gift
By Michael Williamson 
June 6, 2026
Student scholarship funds at Jonathan Alder could see a bump in numbers as the district waits to receive a $3 million gift. Board of education officials recently set up a committee to help handle the ...
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Family fights to keep Union Manor murderer behind bars
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Pictured above is a mugshot of Charles Price that ran in the newspaper when he was on the run for the murder of his wife in February of 1989. (Photo submitted)
Family fights to keep Union Manor murderer behind bars
88-year-old Charles Price up for parole from 1989 shooting
By Kyle Meddles 
June 6, 2026
After spending nearly four decades in prison, 88-year-old Charles Price is seeking parole once again after being convicted of shooting his estranged wife, Paula Pitts, to death at Union Manor nursing ...
I could do this for a living
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I could do this for a living
By Michael Williamson 
June 6, 2026
The summer-like weather brought families out to Marysville’s annual Touch a Truck event at Mill Valley Park Central Friday. Above, Lt. Steve Hemmelgarn with the Marysville Division of Fire helps a you...
Trust leaves JA possible $3M gift
Education, News, Plain City, ...
Trust leaves JA possible $3M gift
By Michael Williamson 
June 6, 2026
Student scholarship funds at Jonathan Alder could see a bump in numbers as the district waits to receive a $3 million gift. Board of education officials recently set up a committee to help handle the ...
Man charged with having 1,500 child pornography images
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Man charged with having 1,500 child pornography images
By Kyle Meddles 
June 6, 2026
A Marysville man has been charged with 16 felonies for allegedly possessing nearly 1,500 images of child porn. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Shane Benjamin Sager, 41, of 1612 Curry Lane, an...
JA breaks ground for Canaan addition
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JA breaks ground for Canaan addition
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 6, 2026
Jonathan Alder students and board of education officials kick of the groundbreaking Wednesday of the work planned at Canaan Middle School. The district is working on a two-story addition to the buildi...
Shore thing
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Shore thing
By Chad Williamson 
June 5, 2026
As the days heat up, water activities become more attractive options. Above, a man fishing from a small boat lingers just offshore at the Marysville reservoir as a pair of anglers try their luck from ...