Charges stem from stolen patients’ drugs

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August 6, 2026

Charges stem from stolen patients’ drugs

By Kyle Meddles

A woman from Mount Victory has been charged with allegedly stealing oxycodone from patients at Walnut Crossing while employed as a director at the assisted living center.

The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Darian Nicole McGue, 32, of Mount Victory, and charged her with four counts of theft of d...

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Semi driver charged with assault, falsification after crash

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

August 4, 2026

A man from Dayton is being charged after causing a car crash that sent a Nevada man to the hospital and allegedly making a false statement to crash investigators. The Union County Grand Jury has indic...

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Deputies say woman hid fentanyl in bra

Records allege drugs were concealed during January traffic stop

By Kyle Meddles

July 28, 2026

A Marysville woman has been charged for allegedly hiding fentanyl in her bra. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Chastity R. Poole, 37, of 135 Hemlock Drive, and charged her with one count each ...

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Man who assaulted police officers faces 20-year max sentence

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

July 25, 2026

The man who assaulted Marysville police officers is facing a maximum of over 20 years in prison. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Perez Rasheen Gray, 32, whose court-listed address is in Grove...

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City explores options for managing traffic flow

By Michael Williamson

August 6, 2026

Marysville officials are reconsidering their traffic management system as they work to optimize traffic patterns across the city. At the monthly work session on Monday, city council heard a presentati...

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The map identifies the locations of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras throughout the Marysville area. Red points mark the locations of each camera. The cameras capture images of passing license plates to assist law enforcement investigations. (Graphic submitted)

MPD stands by Flock cameras

By Michael Williamson

August 5, 2026

Communities around the country are once again talking about Flock cameras and not exactly favorably. Concerns over privacy have appeared in news headlines from Utah to North Carolina and even here, in...

NU places third at Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek

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Luke Poling hitting the golf ball at a tournament. (Journal-Tribune by Bob Putman)

NU places third at Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek

By Bob Putman

August 5, 2026

In its first match of the season, the North Union boys golf team finished third on Monday in the Fairbanks Invitational at Darby Creek. The Wildcats finished third overall with a score of 355 while, ...

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McCarthy: Citizens have cards in data center battle

By Michael Williamson

August 5, 2026

One Union County official said that with almost universal opposition to data centers across the country, the tables might be turning on who has the power. But community leaders have to be aware of wha...

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Sharp: Growth should strengthen, but not change, Marysville

By From JT Staff Reports

August 5, 2026

Marysville’s new city manager has spent her first month learning budgets, studying development proposals and meeting community leaders, but Kimberly Sharp says one message has already become clear. Ma...

Education, Local News, News

Leading by experience

Architect of Marysville’s JROTC is former teacher, Ohio National Guard Colonel

By Chad Williamson

August 5, 2026

Building a successful Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program requires more than military experience. It also takes someone who understands education, can connect with students and kno...