Former Minit Lube to be parking lot
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
July 8, 2026
This rendering is one of two options depicting a potential parking lot design on the former Minit Lube site on North Main Street. Marysville City Council members said they preferred the option shown above as it lists an additional nine parking spaces on the property. (Graphic submitted)

Former Minit Lube to be parking lot

By Michael Williamson 

Marysville is planning to put a parking lot on the former Minit Lube site and city council members said that designs that offer the most amount of parking spaces should be favored.

During the monthly council work session Monday evening, city officials presented two options for what the parking lot co...

Second half tax bills coming Aug. 12
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Second half tax bills coming Aug. 12
By Michael Williamson 
July 8, 2026
Some Union County residents may wonder why they still have yet to see their second half tax bills. Treasurer Andy Smarra said they will be coming soon. The treasurer told other county officials in a m...
Communities honor America’s birthday
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Communities honor America’s birthday
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 7, 2026
The Independence Day parades in the area were well attended on Saturday despite high temperatures and humidity. Above, a parade-goer recreates the famous scene of George Washington crossing the Delawa...
Firefighter transported after battling fire
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During a Thursday house fire on Watkins Road, volunteers from the Union County Emergency Management Agency helped firefighters by setting up seating areas with fans and water to keep responders cool while working the fire in over 90-degree temperatures. Out of precaution, one Marysville firefighter was transported to the hospital for a heat-related injury. (Photo submitted)
Firefighter transported after battling fire
High temperatures add new dangers for first responders
By Kyle Meddles 
July 7, 2026
One Marysville firefighter was transported to the hospital during a residential fire on Thursday, though it wasn’t from fire-related injuries but instead from side-effects of the recent heat wave. At ...
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Second half tax bills coming Aug. 12
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Second half tax bills coming Aug. 12
By Michael Williamson 
July 8, 2026
Some Union County residents may wonder why they still have yet to see their second half tax bills. Treasurer Andy Smarra said they will be coming soon. The treasurer told other county officials in a m...
Communities honor America’s birthday
Local News, News, Plain City News
Communities honor America’s birthday
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 7, 2026
The Independence Day parades in the area were well attended on Saturday despite high temperatures and humidity. Above, a parade-goer recreates the famous scene of George Washington crossing the Delawa...
Firefighter transported after battling fire
Local News, News
During a Thursday house fire on Watkins Road, volunteers from the Union County Emergency Management Agency helped firefighters by setting up seating areas with fans and water to keep responders cool while working the fire in over 90-degree temperatures. Out of precaution, one Marysville firefighter was transported to the hospital for a heat-related injury. (Photo submitted)
Firefighter transported after battling fire
High temperatures add new dangers for first responders
By Kyle Meddles 
July 7, 2026
One Marysville firefighter was transported to the hospital during a residential fire on Thursday, though it wasn’t from fire-related injuries but instead from side-effects of the recent heat wave. At ...
City commission requests more upgrades from Marysville North
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City commission requests more upgrades from Marysville North
By Michael Williamson 
July 7, 2026
Developers of the next phase of the Marysville North subdivision have addressed some of the city’s concerns ahead of the Planning Commission meeting this week, but city officials said additional lands...
Area celebrates Fourth of July
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Above, these three boys along West Fifth Street spent time before the parade trying to get passing cars to honk their horns.
Area celebrates Fourth of July
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 6, 2026
High temperatures and humidity couldn’t keep away thousands of Union County residents from viewing Independence Day parades over the holiday weekend. Below, a parade walker hands out frozen treats to ...