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MPD stops 12-year-old driver
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MPD stops 12-year-old driver
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 21, 2025
A local 12-year-old girl was arrested after taking her mom’s car for a drive without permission in the early morning hours on Monday. At 3 a.m., Marysville Division of Police Captain Nate Sachs said t...
Fair week is here
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Fair week is here
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 21, 2025
Lexi Doty (left) cleans the tail of her steer, Wario, following a barn meeting and ahead of weigh-in at the Union County Fairgrounds Monday morning. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Honda’s Anna engine plant turns 40
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Honda’s Anna engine plant turns 40
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 21, 2025
Honda’s Anna plant will celebrate its 40th anniversary this week. The company will officially mark the occasion on Tuesday, highlighting how the Anna Engine Plant (AEP) is the largest Honda auto engin...
Mill Valley murder suspect ruled not competent to stand trial
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Mill Valley murder suspect ruled not competent to stand trial
By Kyle Meddles 
July 19, 2025
The man charged in the Mill Valley murder case has been deemed unfit to stand trial. According to a journal entry from the Union County Court of Common Pleas Thursday, Micaiah Immanuel Swindler – who ...
Coleman’s Crossing roundabout taking shape
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Coleman’s Crossing roundabout taking shape
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 19, 2025
The roundabout project at Coleman’s Crossing Boulevard and Industrial Parkway is taking shape as crews work to get the intersection open ahead of the start of school next month. City officials said cl...
“Jonnie” Alder’s source for answers
Education, News, Plain City News
“Jonnie” Alder’s source for answers
By Michael Williamson 
July 19, 2025
Jonathan Alder is ramping up efforts to get information to the community and part of that will include a new question and answer feature on the district website nicknamed “Jonnie.” Alder’s communicati...
Marysville facility plan approved by board of education
Education, Marysville School Board, News
Marysville facility plan approved by board of education
By Chad Williamson 
July 18, 2025
It appears a new middle school and grade reconfiguration will lead the way as the Marysville School District plans for the future. Faced with bulging enrollment, the district asked the HPM consulting ...
Grassroots project
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Grassroots project
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 18, 2025
Crews working on Fairbanks' football field and track recently began installing sod onto the gridiron this past week. The new grass turf is to be completed prior to the start of the 2025 season while t...
Wastewater treatment facility serving Plain City progressing
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Wastewater treatment facility serving Plain City progressing
By Jack Christian 
July 18, 2025
Plain City is undergoing a period of significant growth and transformation, marked by a series of ongoing infrastructure projects through the village and the service area covered by the Mid-Ohio Water...
Break-in reported at Dave’s Pharmacy
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Break-in reported at Dave’s Pharmacy
By Kyle Meddles 
July 18, 2025
The Marysville Division of Police is actively investigating a breaking and entering that occurred early Friday morning at Dave’s Pharmacy, which is a crime that police do not normally see in the city....
Davis will challenge for House seat in 86th District
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Davis will challenge for House seat in 86th District
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 17, 2025
Jerome Township Trustee Wezlynn Davis is reentering the race for Ohio State Representative in District 86. She announced the move in a recent press release that she will be seeking the seat currently ...
Two new principals named at Marysville schools
Education, Marysville School Board, News
Two new principals named at Marysville schools
By Mike Williamson 
July 17, 2025
Pending Marysville Board of Education approval tonight, two experienced administrators will join the elementary leadership team. Jessica Parthemore has been named the new principal of Raymond Elementa...
Development plan to be updated
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Development plan to be updated
By Michael Williamson 
July 16, 2025
Union County is starting the process of updating its Economic Development Strategy. Eric Phillips, director of economic development for both the county and City of Marysville, told the county commissi...
Steam Threshers Show is this week
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Steam Threshers Show is this week
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 16, 2025
The 76th Annual Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show begins this week in Plain City with an opening ceremony Thursday morning at 10 a.m. and the grand parade Friday evening starting at 6 p.m. The parade ...
Man assaults coworker, fires shot in the air
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Man assaults coworker, fires shot in the air
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 16, 2025
A Marysville man was arrested after punching a person in the face and discharging a firearm into the air at a business early Tuesday morning. Derrick Eugene Craycraft, 46, of Marysville, has been char...
Richwood Opera House sale OK’d
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Richwood Opera House sale OK’d
By Kyle Meddles 
July 15, 2025
It looks like the Richwood Opera House will be changing hands. During its regular meeting on Monday, village council voted unanimously to accept an offer to purchase the Opera House for $75,000 – whic...
Hickory Woods split between Marysville/Fairbanks districts
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Hickory Woods split between Marysville/Fairbanks districts
By Michael Williamson 
July 15, 2025
While the proposed Hickory Woods development would sit on land that is part of the City of Marysville, the largest portion of it would reside in the Fairbanks school district. Of the two parcels of la...
Developer plans $1.5M homes
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
The 190 lots, shown above as part of the Hickory Woods development, could eventually hold homes in the $1 million price range if approved. Developers said their goal is to bring “high-end” options to the City of Marysville. (Graphic submitted)
Developer plans $1.5M homes
By Michael Williamson 
July 15, 2025
The proposed development on Boerger Road could bring million-dollar homes to Marysville. Gary Smith of G2 Planning and Design told council Monday that homes in the planned Hickory Woods neighborhood c...
Dairy Queen ready to reopen after rebuild
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Staff members are shown training inside the new Dairy Queen restaurant on Columbus Avenue recently. The newly rebuilt business is expected to open Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
Dairy Queen ready to reopen after rebuild
By Jack Christian 
July 15, 2025
The anticipated new Dairy Queen: Grill and Chill is expected to open Wednesday, capping the long-awaited return of the popular Marysville ice cream destination. Keith Chambers, one of the operators, i...
Benny’s carryout set to return after fire
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After a fire closed the Benny’s Pizza carryout early last year, crews have been working steadily to get the building ready to reopen. Owner Fred Neumeier said things should be ready to resume normal business operations in a few weeks. For more about the rebuild, listen to the latest episode of the Marysville Journal-Tribune Podcast. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Benny’s carryout set to return after fire
By Michael Williamson 
July 14, 2025
It’s been a long road to recovery but the carryout building for Benny’s Pizza is set to reopen in just a few short weeks. Owner Fred Neumeier said he wants to be the first to apologize to customers wa...
JA to put 5.12-mill bond on ballot
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JA to put 5.12-mill bond on ballot
By Michael Williamson 
July 12, 2025
Jonathan Alder is going back on the ballot this fall. At the board of education’s recent meeting, school officials said the district will be coming back to voters in November, asking again to pass the...
Goodwill to relocate, expand next door
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Goodwill to relocate, expand next door
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 12, 2025
Goodwill plans to relocate and expand its retail store into the old Big Lots, which gives them the opportunity to open a new book-themed shopping experience at the former location. The retail portion ...
Look out below
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Look out below
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 11, 2025
Some area residents beat the heat by easing into the cooling waters of the Marysville Municipal Pool. Others, like the youth shown above on Friday, would rather get the thrill of leaping from the high...
Vetoes are a relief to area school officials
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Vetoes are a relief to area school officials
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 11, 2025
School officials around Union County are pleased with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto efforts regarding the recent state budget process. DeWine signed the state’s $60-billion spending bill at the end of ...
Airport to lease ground for hangar construction
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Pictured above, a masked man works atop an Air Tractor 802 agriculture aircraft Wednesday afternoon at the Union County Airport; refueling and reloading it with fertilizer before heading back into the sky. Air Tractor planes are very versatile due to their simplicity, as they see use in agriculture, firefighting and even as military aircraft. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Airport to lease ground for hangar construction
By Kyle Meddles 
July 10, 2025
The Union County Airport Authority voted 4-1 to approve leasing ground for private hangar development, but not before one board member and county commissioner aired concerns with the idea. With ground...
Repeal of dispensary ban to go before N.L. voters
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Repeal of dispensary ban to go before N.L. voters
By Chad Williamson 
July 9, 2025
North Lewisburg Village residents will see an issue concerning marijuana dispensaries on the ballot in November. A grassroots initiative by a handful of residents and business owners secured enough si...
UCSO to restart K-9 program
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UCSO to restart K-9 program
Will likely not be a breed traditionally used by law enforcement
By Michael Williamson 
July 9, 2025
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is bringing back its K-9 program. Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners Wednesday as part of his regular updates that his office will be expecting to get...
Above the water
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Above the water
By Chad Williamson 
July 9, 2025
A pair of powered paragliders are shown flying over the Marysville Reservoir recently. The recreational fliers passed over the water before gaining altitude, clearing the treetops and gliding out of s...
Leesburg F.D. to receive $4M in improvements
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Leesburg F.D. to receive $4M in improvements
By Kyle Meddles 
July 9, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced a $4 million expansion project for the Leesburg Township Fire Department in conjunction with the Northwestern Joint Fire District....
Plans released for Crazy Scotty’s site
Marysville City Council, News
Apartment buildings, like the ones shown above, are part of the exterior plan and landscape plan application for redevelopment of the former Crazy Scotty’s site at 327 N. Main St. in Marysville. The city’s Design Review Board will consider the plan application at its regular meeting tonight. (Graphic submitted)
Plans released for Crazy Scotty’s site
By Jack Christian 
July 9, 2025
Tonight, the Marysville Design and Review Board is scheduled to review a proposed landscape application tied to a significant multi-family residential development project. The project is a part of the...