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Suspect shot by police had history of violence
Local News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
June 2, 2025
Following an officer-involved shooting stemming from a domestic incident Friday, the Marysville Police Division has identified the suspect, Dustin Edward Ohm, 29, of Marysville, who has a prior histor...
Springtime hatchlings
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 2, 2025
Area residents know that spring brings a host of feathered friends making nests in trees and a variety of other locations. The blue eggs in a nest off Seventh Street, shown at left, soon turned into a...
City council encourages developer, resident dialogue
Marysville City Council, News
Marysville City Council members are working through potential uses for a 307-acre piece of the Marysville East development’s innovation area. The patch of land, shown above, is located between Watkins Road to the south and U.S. 36 to the north. (Graphic submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
May 28, 2025
As the city considers zoning options for a portion of the Marysville East development, council wants developers to continue “good neighbor” discussions with existing – and concerned – property owners....
Remembering those who served
Local News, News
By Michael Williamson, Chad Williamson 
May 28, 2025
Cool, clear weather greeted area residents as they ventured out for Memorial Day events in Union County Monday. Above, a group of children watch as the parade passes on West Fifth Street in Marysville...
McCarthy views impact of federal changes
Local News, News
By Michael Williamson 
May 27, 2025
One Union County commissioner got a front-row seat to discussions around how changes at the federal level may impact the local level. Commissioner Tom McCarthy recently took a trip to Washington, D.C....
Residents honor fallen soldiers
Local News, News
By Chad Williamson 
May 27, 2025
Residents turned out Monday for Memorial Day activities in Marysville under cooler than normal temperatures. Above, a young parade attendee stands as the United States Flag passes by. Below, three air...
Three people injured in U.S. 42 crash involving pair of semis
News, Plain City News
Three people were injured in a three-vehicle crash involving two semi-trucks and a passenger van at the intersection of U.S. 42 and Harriott Road in Jerome Township on Friday morning. The collision occurred when a Chrysler Pacifica attempted to cross the highway and was struck by a northbound semi, triggering a secondary crash with a southbound truck. All drivers were hospitalized and the investigation is ongoing. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 27, 2025
Three people were injured in a crash in Jerome Township late last week. At approximately 8:18 a.m. on Friday, deputies from the Union County Sheriff’s Office, along with units from the Ohio State High...
Union County Memorial Day events listed
Local News, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 22, 2025
This year’s theme for the Marysville Memorial Day Ceremony is “Our Flag Covered Heroes,” a reminder of the ultimate sacrifices made by the men and women of the United States Military, to protect again...
Craving home from Iraq
Local News, News
Marysville resident Jeff Lyerla sits in a White Castle throne during his induction into the Craver’s Hall of Fame on May 15. Lyerla earned his spot in those hallowed halls after he shared a story of sending his friend in the Army a deployment package consisting of an empty Crave Case. (Photo submitted)
Local man enters White Castle Hall of Fame after scarfing sliders while on leave
By Kyle Meddles 
May 21, 2025
There are many ways that a serviceman might choose to spend the cherished few days on leave from a deployment. One Marysville resident chose to spend it with a White Castle “Crave Case” – and it earne...
Jerome Township to see increased traffic focus
News, Plain City News
By Kyle Meddles 
May 21, 2025
The Jerome Township Trustees voted in approval of a contract with the Union County Sheriff to bring more police units to the township to help with traffic enforcement. At the regular meeting of the tr...
After levy, all eyes on the statehouse
Education, Marysville School Board, News
Legislators ponder changes that would impact tax collections
By Chad Williamson 
May 17, 2025
After passing an operating levy earlier this month, voters in the Marysville district made sure their schools would have five years of operating funds – if the statehouse allows them to be collected. ...
JA will seek public input on future of bond issue
Education, News, Plain City News
By Michael Williamson 
May 17, 2025
Jonathan Alder officials are considering a public discussion following the district’s recent bond defeat. At the Tuesday board of education meeting, school officials discussed dates for a public forum...
Allen says goodbye
Education, Marysville School Board, News
By Chad Williamson 
May 16, 2025
Retiring Marysville Superintendent Diane Allen, left, wipes tears from her eyes after delivering comments at her final regular school board meeting Thursday. Shown giving her a standing ovation are, f...
Marysville Fire Dept. restructures leadership
Marysville City Council
By Michael Williamson 
May 14, 2025
The Marysville Division of Fire is rearranging its staffing with some new and familiar faces. At the regular Marysville City Council meeting Monday, Chief Nate Burns formally introduced the board to t...
Money for area Uber program running low
Marysville City Council
Vouchers used for 8,800 trips
By Michael Williamson 
May 14, 2025
Marysville and Union County’s Uber program is nearing the end of its funding for ride incentives but officials are hopeful the program will continue after that. Inge Witt, the county’s economic develo...
Jerome makes addition to cemetery
News, Plain City News
By Kyle Meddles 
May 12, 2025
Jerome went shopping for township improvements – purchasing some while adding another to its cart. At the recent meeting of the trustees last week, members voted to approve the purchase of a columbari...
Plain City Public Library struck in crash
News, Plain City, Plain City News
By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 10, 2025
Plain City police were dispatched to the Plain City Public Library at 10:49 a.m., Friday, for a vehicle that struck the side of the building. Sergeant Tharon Prather with the Plain City Police Departm...
Union County goes Hollywood
Local News, News
A clapboard, used on film sets to mark scenes and sync sound and picture, shows the name of a feature film being shot in Logan county. The image was posted on one of writer and director Adam Meeks’ social media accounts in April. Union County, which tells the story of a young man going through a drug court program, is a full-length version of a short film of the same name, which Meeks shot here five years ago. (Photo submitted)
Film about area drug court stars Will Poulter
By Michael Williamson 
May 9, 2025
Union County is about to become a marquee name. Literally. Filmmakers are currently in neighboring Logan County shooting a feature film called, oddly enough, Union County , a story about a recovering ...
Jerome, county discuss expense sharing for roundabout
News, Plain City, Plain City News
By Kyle Meddles 
May 9, 2025
The Union County Engineer’s Office proposed a cost-sharing plan to Jerome Township for maintenance costs at the Mitchell-Dewitt roundabout. At the regular meeting of the trustees on Wednesday, Townshi...
Light Ohio Blue parade travels through Plain City
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By Michael Williamson 
May 9, 2025
A line of law enforcement vehicles make their way through Plain City Wednesday night with lights flashing and sirens wailing. The parade was part of Light Ohio Blue, a statewide campaign to honor law ...
JA levy turned down by 33 votes
Education, News, Plain City News
By Michael Williamson 
May 8, 2025
The bond issue for Jonathan Alder Local Schools appears to have been defeated by a thin margin. Unofficial results from Tuesday’s election show vote totals between Union and Madison counties within 33...
Triad, Richwood voters approve tax measures
Local News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
May 7, 2025
The Triad Local School District saw its proposed income tax pass at the polls, as all three counties appeared to vote in support of the tax, according to unofficial reports from the boards of election...
City charter amendments approved easily
Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
May 7, 2025
Marysville voters overwhelmingly passed both proposed amendments to the city’s charter. Unofficial results from the May 6 election show each measure passed with more than 2,000 votes more than the opp...
Marysville levy landslide
Education, Marysville School Board, News
Marysville levy committee co-chairs Erica Goodwin and Steve Cox check election results online Tuesday night at a watch party at Benny's Pizza. The school levy passed easily with more than 61% of the vote. (Photo submitted)
School issue passed by 2,000+ votes after pair of prior defeats
By Chad Williamson 
May 7, 2025
Marysville’s levy committee shored up weak spots from two previous levy defeats and came up with a huge win Tuesday night, garnering more than 61% of the vote in the yes column. “The fact that the mar...
Roundabouts for Coleman’s Crossing?
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Thoroughfare could see as many as six in the future
By Michael Williamson 
May 6, 2025
Work will start on the Coleman’s Crossing and Industrial Parkway roundabout soon, but that’s not the only roundabout the corridor could see in the next few years. In fact, it could have as many as fiv...
Soggy parade
News, Plain City, Plain City News
By Michael Williamson 
May 6, 2025
A Plain City parade-goer cleverly turns her umbrella into a catcher’s mitt Saturday morning during the annual baseball parade. Residents and families braved the wet weather in the village’s uptown to ...
P.C. views redesigned 161 development
News, Plain City, Plain City News
A new concept plan for a development on Route 161 east of Plain City shows possible commercial, multi-family and single-family lots on the 114-acre property. After village officials recently offered feedback on the design, developers said the project will likely move forward with the updates and a request to annex the land into the village. (Graphic submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
May 2, 2025
A redesigned concept for a mixed-use development just east of Darby Station is back before village officials in Plain City. At its recent meeting, village council heard an updated design for an 114-ac...
Passenger rail stop still in city’s future
Marysville City Council, News
Marysville administrator visits Texas city to view similar project
By Michael Williamson 
May 2, 2025
Although it’s still years away, Marysville is working to stay in the conversation around passenger rail. City Manager Terry Emery told council Monday night that he got to see a successful example of r...
City picks members for southeast community authority
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
April 29, 2025
Marysville picked its local members for the city’s first new community authority (NCA). At the regular meeting Monday evening, city council voted to approve three residents as the local representative...
Plain City to move on sidewalk expansion projects
News, Plain City, Plain City News
By Michael Williamson 
April 28, 2025
Plain City is moving forward on a couple of connectivity projects on the south side of town. Village Administrator Haley Lupton told council recently that two projects on West Avenue are making progre...