A look inside MPD’s Flock camera system
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August 29, 2026
A window inside Marysville’s Flock camera program shows all the fields police officers have to fill out when they search the system for vehicles. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

A look inside MPD’s Flock camera system

By Michael Williamson 

Law enforcement agencies across the country say the Flock camera system is safe, secure and effective.

An increasing number of news stories around the state and country have also shown the license plate readers being abused by police officers, but some departments are standing by them. They say those...

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Father sues Nationwide Children’s over death
By Kyle Meddles 
August 29, 2026
A Marysville father is suing Nationwide Children’s Hospital and one of its doctors for alleged negligence that led to the death of his 17-month-old daughter. In a civil complaint filed in the Franklin...
High praise for Coffee Hall and Creamery
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Actor Will Poulter sips a coffee drink based on the brown sugar shaken espresso from Coffee Hall and Creamery in Marysville. In a video posted on Thursday to the Mystical Kitchen Youtube channel, Poulter praises the popular drink during an interview on the channel’s Last Meals show, hosted by Chef Josh Scherer. (Photo submitted)
High praise for Coffee Hall and Creamery
By Michael Williamson 
August 29, 2026
Marysville and one of its locally owned businesses is once again getting recognition from the entertainment industry. The city, along with Coffee Hall and Creamery, were both mentioned by actor Will P...
Memorial breaks ground on new emergency facility
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Memorial Hospital held groundbreaking ceremonies for its new $56 million expanded emergency department on Thursday. Taking part in the ceremony were, from left to right, Dr. Michael Jordan, president of the Memorial medical staff, Union County Commissioner Tom McCarthy, Dr. Joel Ascher, emergency department medical director, Leigh Anne Germani, director of emergency department nursing, Memorial President and CEO Spence Fisher, Corry Mason, Memorial director of facilities, Mike Forejt, DesignGroup, Jason Brett, Messer Construction Company, Staci and Chip Hubbs, former president/CEO and major project donor, Ashley Boyer, chief nursing officer and Doug Loudenslager, chairman of the Memorial Health Board of Trustees. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Memorial breaks ground on new emergency facility
$56-million expansion should have 18-month construction window
By Chad Williamson 
August 28, 2026
Memorial Health broke ground Thursday on a $56 million expansion and modernization of its emergency department, a project hospital officials say is needed to keep pace with Union County’s growing popu...
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Father sues Nationwide Children’s over death
By Kyle Meddles 
August 29, 2026
A Marysville father is suing Nationwide Children’s Hospital and one of its doctors for alleged negligence that led to the death of his 17-month-old daughter. In a civil complaint filed in the Franklin...
High praise for Coffee Hall and Creamery
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Actor Will Poulter sips a coffee drink based on the brown sugar shaken espresso from Coffee Hall and Creamery in Marysville. In a video posted on Thursday to the Mystical Kitchen Youtube channel, Poulter praises the popular drink during an interview on the channel’s Last Meals show, hosted by Chef Josh Scherer. (Photo submitted)
High praise for Coffee Hall and Creamery
By Michael Williamson 
August 29, 2026
Marysville and one of its locally owned businesses is once again getting recognition from the entertainment industry. The city, along with Coffee Hall and Creamery, were both mentioned by actor Will P...
Pleasant Spartans dominate Triad Cardinals
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Triad quarterback Blayk Thomas (5) looks for an open receiver against Pleasant. The Spartans beat the Cardinals, 51-14. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)
Pleasant Spartans dominate Triad Cardinals
By Eva Paspalis Case 
August 29, 2026
The Triad varsity football team’s grit and tenacity was on full display at Don Kay Field during a tough 51-14 loss to the Marion-Pleasant Spartans on Friday. Cardinals senior wide receiver Wyatt Smith...
Panther gridders fall victim to Indian Lake
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Fairbanks receiver Collin Bailey (4) is tackled after a gain against Indian Lake. Bailey tallied FHS’ lone touchdown during a 40-7 loss to the Lakers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Panther gridders fall victim to Indian Lake
By Tim Miller 
August 29, 2026
There may not have been any high school football team in the state of Ohio that had a tougher beginning to the season than Fairbanks. Coming on the heels of a loss to 2025 Division VI state runner-up ...
North Union Wildcats roll past Waynesfield-Goshen, 48-0
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North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) picks up yardage in this file photo. Hajjar helped lead the Wildcats past Waynesfield-Goshen on Friday. (Photo submitted)
North Union Wildcats roll past Waynesfield-Goshen, 48-0
By Bob Putman 
August 29, 2026
For the second week in a row, the North Union football team was able to feel the support of its home fans. In response, the Wildcats, for the second straight week, gave them an impressive performance....
Jonathan Alder gridders manhandle Columbus Academy
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Jonathan Alder running back Christian Amann (2) picks up yardage in this file photo. Amann rushed for more than 200 yards during a 36-12 victory at Columbus Academy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder gridders manhandle Columbus Academy
By Tim Miller 
August 29, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s football team turned a 21-6 halftime advantage into a 36-12 victory at Columbus Academy Friday evening. It was the first time on the road for the Pioneers this season. Jonathan Alder ...