Marysville schools see transportation turnaround
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June 22, 2026

Marysville schools see transportation turnaround

District grows to 38 active bus drivers, aims to reduce overcrowding, shorten routes

By Chad Williamson 

For years, transportation was one of the Marysville School District’s most persistent challenges.

The district struggled with a bus driver shortage that led to delayed routes, schedule changes and frustrated parents. In 2021, district officials publicly asked families to find alternate ways to get ...

Richwood welcomes Relay for America runners
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Relay for America, a group of 250 marathon runners carrying an American flag from San Francisco, California to Washington D.C., passed through Richwood on Tuesday to much fanfare from locals. Above, a relay runner brandishing the American flag runs by the crowd of locals on Ottawa Street, who assembled around 6:30 p.m. in anticipation of the relay’s arrival. Several locals also joined in the relay during various stretches of the race. (Photo submitted)
Richwood welcomes Relay for America runners
Residents line Ottawa St. to cheer runners on their journey to D.C.
By Kyle Meddles 
July 2, 2026
Richwood residents showcased their patriotism on the national stage as runners with Relay for America passed through the village Tuesday evening. At around 6:30 p.m., runners bearing the American flag...
Richwood’s Plotner Hardware passing the torch to Ace
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Plotner Hardware has officially closed its doors and handed the keys off to Ace Hardware after 16 years of business in Richwood. Pictured above from left to right, Vallarie and Brad Plotner gave some insight into their history and the decision to step away from hardware. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
Richwood’s Plotner Hardware passing the torch to Ace
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 2, 2026
Richwood residents Brad and Vallarie Plotner started Plotner Hardware with nothing but a dream: to bring their community a place where they can purchase construction items with a family-oriented feel....
UCSO facility could move and developers may pitch in
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UCSO facility could move and developers may pitch in
By Michael Williamson 
July 2, 2026
Union County officials said developers are open to the idea of helping relocate the sheriff’s office training facility on U.S. 36. Administrator Bill Narducci said he and Sheriff Mike Justice recently...
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Richwood welcomes Relay for America runners
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Relay for America, a group of 250 marathon runners carrying an American flag from San Francisco, California to Washington D.C., passed through Richwood on Tuesday to much fanfare from locals. Above, a relay runner brandishing the American flag runs by the crowd of locals on Ottawa Street, who assembled around 6:30 p.m. in anticipation of the relay’s arrival. Several locals also joined in the relay during various stretches of the race. (Photo submitted)
Richwood welcomes Relay for America runners
Residents line Ottawa St. to cheer runners on their journey to D.C.
By Kyle Meddles 
July 2, 2026
Richwood residents showcased their patriotism on the national stage as runners with Relay for America passed through the village Tuesday evening. At around 6:30 p.m., runners bearing the American flag...
Richwood’s Plotner Hardware passing the torch to Ace
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Plotner Hardware has officially closed its doors and handed the keys off to Ace Hardware after 16 years of business in Richwood. Pictured above from left to right, Vallarie and Brad Plotner gave some insight into their history and the decision to step away from hardware. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
Richwood’s Plotner Hardware passing the torch to Ace
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 2, 2026
Richwood residents Brad and Vallarie Plotner started Plotner Hardware with nothing but a dream: to bring their community a place where they can purchase construction items with a family-oriented feel....
UCSO facility could move and developers may pitch in
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UCSO facility could move and developers may pitch in
By Michael Williamson 
July 2, 2026
Union County officials said developers are open to the idea of helping relocate the sheriff’s office training facility on U.S. 36. Administrator Bill Narducci said he and Sheriff Mike Justice recently...
City, county plan week of events for America’s 250th
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City, county plan week of events for America’s 250th
By Michael Williamson 
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There are a number of America 250 activities going on around Union County and the City of Marysville the week of July 4 Fourth of July This year’s July 4th celebration will feature the Old Glory 5K at...
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A home on Hardin Place is decked out in red, white and blue as Independence Day approaches. Patriotic decorations throughout the yard help celebrate the Fourth of July and the nation’s 250th anniversa...
Heat wave a danger for farmers
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Heat wave a danger for farmers
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With Ohio’s first major heat wave of the summer settling in, OSU Extension is urging farmers to take extra precautions to protect themselves, their employees and their livestock from dangerous tempera...