Raymond replacement
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, News
November 13, 2026
Above is a proposal for a possible site plan for a new Raymond Elementary School. This design option features two single-story classroom wings. (Photo submitted)

Raymond replacement

New plan calls for complete rebuild of outlying elementary

By Chad Williamson 

Raymond Elementary School will be completely demolished and replaced with a new building under the latest version of Marysville Schools’ facilities plan, a significant departure from earlier proposals that would have preserved portions of the aging school.

The change comes as the district has reduc...

Never too early
Local News, News
Never too early
By Michael Williamson 
November 12, 2026
Some say decorating for Christmas in November is premature. Not the residents of this home on East Sixth Street. Drivers passing by the house will notice a large array of holiday-themed inflatables as...
County eyes Honda CRA fees
Local News, News
The Union County Commissioners approved the creation of a community reinvestment area (CRA) district, shown above in blue, on the west side of the county. The area will encompass the newly announced Honda plant and allow for future tax abatement requests in this part of Allen and Liberty townships. (Graphic submitted)
County eyes Honda CRA fees
Commissioner wants to cover costs of running abatement district
By Michael Williamson 
November 12, 2026
One Union County Commissioner is looking to make sure the county receives administrative fees associated with a new community reinvestment area (CRA) being established for Honda’s planned manufacturin...
Man accused of pulling gun at bar before crash
Court News, Local News, News
Man accused of pulling gun at bar before crash
By Kyle Meddles 
November 12, 2026
A Marysville man has been charged after allegedly drawing a loaded firearm at a local bar and then crashing his car on Halloween night. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Phoenix Blaiz Brey, 26,...
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Pigskin Pickers remain in tight race for season
Columns/Editorials
Pigskin Pickers remain in tight race for season
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 12, 2026
Managing editor Chad Williamson posted the best week of the Pigskin Pickers. There were several AP Top 25 games that proved to be interesting or disastrous, depending on your point of view. Williamson...
RODERICK E. YOCOM
Obituaries
RODERICK E. YOCOM
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 12, 2026
Roderick E. Yocom, 87, of Woodstock, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 10, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family. Roderick was born on October 11, 1939, in Urbana,...
Never too early
Local News, News
Never too early
By Michael Williamson 
November 12, 2026
Some say decorating for Christmas in November is premature. Not the residents of this home on East Sixth Street. Drivers passing by the house will notice a large array of holiday-themed inflatables as...
County eyes Honda CRA fees
Local News, News
The Union County Commissioners approved the creation of a community reinvestment area (CRA) district, shown above in blue, on the west side of the county. The area will encompass the newly announced Honda plant and allow for future tax abatement requests in this part of Allen and Liberty townships. (Graphic submitted)
County eyes Honda CRA fees
Commissioner wants to cover costs of running abatement district
By Michael Williamson 
November 12, 2026
One Union County Commissioner is looking to make sure the county receives administrative fees associated with a new community reinvestment area (CRA) being established for Honda’s planned manufacturin...