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July 17, 2026

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By From JT Staff Reports 

From the Marysville Police Department reports:

Police were dispatched to U.S. 33 on Tuesday at 8:25 a.m. for a 2024 Honda Odyssey that struck an unknown object in the roadway. The car sustained functional damage with all occupants leaving the scene with no apparent injuries.

Tuesday at 8:55 a.m., poli...

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