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September 9, 2026

Duck race

By From JT Staff Reports

Hundreds of rubber ducks were released into Spain Creek Monday morning during the North Lewisburg Bicentennial celebration. Local Scout Troop 87 sold ducks for an entry fee, with the first three ducks to cross the finish line earning cash prizes. The duck race was among the activities held as North Lewisburg celebrated its 200th anniversary.

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Residents will have two opportunities to see Path of the Pioneer, the one-man show about Jonathan Alder, this week on Sept. 11 and 12. Shown above is actor Verne Hendrick, left, who plays Alder, Daniel Rodriguez Hijo, center, the playwright/director and stage manager Ally Yeom during rehearsals for the show this summer. (Photo submitted)

Pioneer story takes the stage

JAHS grad brings Jonathan Alder's story to life

By Michael Williamson

September 9, 2026

For many current and former Pioneers, the figure of Jonathan Alder may be a mysterious face on a school poster or the mascot for the district in an old photograph. To others he might simply be a names...

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Marysville remembers 25 years after 9/11

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September 9, 2026

The City of Marysville will honor the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 this week and Marysville Fire Chief Nate Burns said with each passing year, remembering that day gets more and more important. ...

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Drive-thru flu clinic planned

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September 8, 2026

The Union County Health Department is offering drive-thru flu vaccinations on Friday, Oct. 2 at Jerome Township Fire Station 211. This year’s clinic runs from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and is done by appointm...

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Pioneer story takes the stage

JAHS grad brings Jonathan Alder's story to life

By Michael Williamson

September 9, 2026

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Marysville remembers 25 years after 9/11

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September 9, 2026

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Drive-thru flu clinic planned

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September 8, 2026

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What’s a bicentennial without fireworks

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September 8, 2026

Members of the North Lewisburg Police Department watch over the crowd as fireworks are set off over the village Sunday night as part of the bicentennial celebration. The village had two weekends packe...

Transportation planning important to 161 corridor success east of Plain City

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Several projects are planned for the Route 161 corridor east of Plain City. One of them is Dublin’s West Innovation District, shown above, a 2,000-acre project with frontage that stretches nearly two miles along the corridor from Kileville east to U.S. 33. (Graphic submitted)

Transportation planning important to 161 corridor success east of Plain City

By Michael Williamson

September 5, 2026

Transportation is major focus for the Route 161 corridor group, especially as plans for projects along the roadway stack up. Officials met recently to continue discussions on how to handle an influx o...

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General election sample ballots available next week

By Michael Williamson

September 5, 2026

Sample ballots should be available for Union County residents to view soon as election candidates, issues and dates come into focus. Brandon Clay with the county’s board of elections told the county c...