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Resident finds tow rates climb when state makes the call
Local News, News
By Jack Christian 
August 30, 2025
After an accident, the last thing a person is concerned with should be the cost of the tow. Despite that, towing costs are causing confusion as the uncertainty behind what is charged differs among tow...
Tolles groundbreaking
Education, News, Plain City News
By Michael Williamson 
August 29, 2025
Members of the Tolles Career and Technical Center Board of Education turn over dirt Friday morning during the school’s groundbreaking ceremony. The district is planning a $30 million expansion that wi...
Work set for U.S. 42 and Industrial Pkwy
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By Michael Williamson 
August 29, 2025
Construction on U.S. 42 isn’t going to lighten up anytime soon. In fact, more closures are expected along the corridor in Jerome Township. Aside from the current project going on a little farther nort...
City meeting creates resident wish list
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Marysville residents work through an exercise to brainstorm community needs at the city’s visioning event Tuesday evening. Members of the community turned out to the open house held at the Union County building on London Avenue to share priorities for future growth and development. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
By Michael Williamson 
August 28, 2025
Marysville residents want a few things from their city: vibrancy, parking and more reasons to be in the Uptown. About 80-100 of the expected 150 residents turned up to the community visioning event Tu...
Man who shot at cops tries to escape
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Dustin Ohm walked away from transport van, hopped on a scooter
By Kyle Meddles 
August 27, 2025
The Marysville man who faces nine felonies for shooting at local law enforcement briefly eluded custody Tuesday evening after being dropped off at the hospital by a private medical transport. At aroun...
Dahlia Show returns to YMCA
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Local grower Jason Fairchild, middle left, and his mentor Dick Westfall, middle right, are pictured with other judges of The Greater Columbus Dahlia Society assessing competition blooms at the 58th Annual Dahlia Show at the YMCA last year. (Photo submitted)
By Kyle Meddles 
August 27, 2025
This Labor Day weekend, the Marysville Family YMCA will play host to hundreds of multicolored dahlia blooms. The 59th Annual Dahlia Show, hosted by The Greater Columbus Dahlia Society, will be held on...
Residents score small win in growth fight
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
A resident wears a “Neighbors for Responsible Growth” shirt at the Marysville City Council meeting Monday night. A group of people wore matching shirts to show their concern for the growth and expansion happening around the community. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Company agrees to ax data centers from a portion of development
By Michael Williamson 
August 26, 2025
Data center opponents scored at least a partial victory at Marysville City Council Monday night. In a long and winding meeting regarding the much discussed annexation and zoning amendment for 307 acre...
Double Rainbow
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 26, 2025
A brief double rainbow, shown above from the Marysville Reservoir, appeared over Marysville Monday night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Janis Potochnik)
Remembering Toshi
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Above, Toshikata “Toshi” Amino, right, is pictured standing next to Honda founder Soichiro Honda, left, at the Marysville Honda Auto Plant. (Photo submitted)
Man who oversaw construction of Honda Auto Plant dies in Japan
By Kyle Meddles 
August 25, 2025
“My wife and I would like to live in Marysville after I retire. I don’t want to go back to Japan.” These are the words of Toshikata “Toshi” Amino, the former Executive Vice President of Honda of Ameri...
Local man accused of stabbing in-law
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Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
August 25, 2025
A Marysville man has been charged in the alleged stabbing of his mother’s husband with a pocket knife. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Samuel Matthew McNeely, 22, whose court-listed address i...
Driver found dead after car hits house
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A home at 609 N. Main St., pictured above, was damaged after a 2020 Honda Civic crashed into the residence in a fatal car accident on Sunday. The entire front porch has now been scrapped in a pile of debris as of Monday morning. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 25, 2025
First responders found the driver dead after a vehicle struck a house on Main Street Sunday afternoon. Robert H. Oliver, 54, of Marysville, was reported dead after crashing into a home at 609 N. Main ...
Tropical theme
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By Chad Williamson 
August 25, 2025
High school football season is back in full swing and with it comes themed student sections. Above, Marysville’s student section choose a beach theme, complete with beach balls, for Friday night’s hom...
Familiar face at local Kroger retires
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Jason Lyons, left, and his manager, Mark Ruff, right, pose during Lyons' recent retirement party at Kroger. Lyons is leaving the store after serving the community for nearly 30 years. (Photo submitted)
By Jack Christian 
August 23, 2025
For nearly three decades, Jason Lyons wasn’t just a face at the local Kroger; he was a cornerstone of the community. Now, after 28 years of service, Lyons is stepping aside and embracing retirement. J...
Marysville policy has learning curve
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
By Chad Williamson 
August 23, 2025
Marysville school officials know that curbing student reliance on cell phones is not as simple as passing a new district policy. “You’d like to say it’s like a light switch and we’ve adopted this poli...
Jerome residents air data center concerns
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By Jack Christian 
August 22, 2025
Jerome Township residents flocked to the township’s board meeting to address concerns with a new potential zoning regulation. The proposed property is currently zoned RU Rural Residential and is locat...
Prosecutor eyes run for judge
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Phillips to seek common pleas post when Fraser's term is up
By Michael Williamson 
August 22, 2025
Union County Prosecutor David Phillips is looking to get a different view inside the courtroom. The office’s head legal official recently circulated a petition to be in the running for judge in the Un...
Injury crash on London Avenue
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By Kyle Meddles 
August 21, 2025
The Marysville Fire Department and EMS responded to the intersection of West Ninth Street and London Avenue at around 2:50 p.m., Thursday, for a Chevrolet truck that sustained major damage in a crash....
Stolen Yorkie found in Marion
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The Union County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant in the City of Marion Wednesday to recover a stolen puppy. Pictured above is the puppy in question, Zeus, sitting comfortably in the hands of a member of the sheriff’s office following its safe rescue. (Photo submitted)
By Kyle Meddles 
August 21, 2025
A local Yorkie puppy has been safely returned home to its owner after being stolen last week. Around 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Union County Sheriff Mike Justice said that the stolen puppy was recovered af...
City parks to see work in 2026
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Seats and the upper shelter of American Legion Park’s amphitheater, shown above, are on the list for parks renovations in 2026. Additionally, the stage will get an upgrade and crews plan to add a bridge. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Scott Family, American Legion would see bulk of upgrades
By Michael Williamson 
August 20, 2025
A few Marysville parks are set to get some upgrades next year. The city’s Parks and Recreation Commission approved the capital improvement plan that sets the project list for the next five years. Boar...
First-day jitters
Education, Local News, News
By Chad Williamson 
August 19, 2025
Marysville Superintendent Zack Howard helps a family take a picture outside of Northwood Elementary before the first day of school Monday morning. Howard, who is beginning his first year in charge of ...
Already facing charges, man storms house with gun, knife
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Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
August 18, 2025
A Marysville man who was recently indicted for domestic violence against his wife now faces felony charges after allegedly storming her home armed with a gun and a knife and assaulting another man. Th...
Downsized contingent prepares for trip to Japan
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
August 18, 2025
City and county officials are gearing up for another trip to Japan, this time with half the passengers. Later this month, a group made up of Terry Emery, city manager for Marysville, Donald Boerger, c...
Back to school time
Education, Local News, News
By Chad Williamson 
August 18, 2025
Parents walk their children into Northwood today on the first official day of school for elementary students in the Marysville District. Students may be peeking ahead on the calendar, looking for the ...
E-bikes, scooters a growing concern
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E-bikes, like the ones shown above, and other electric recreational vehicles are a growing concern for local law enforcement. Officials are looking to add some parameters that regulate usage similar to vehicles like golf carts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
By Michael Williamson 
August 16, 2025
With the use of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, growing in Plain City, the village’s police department is considering getting some rules in place to guide that usage. Lt. Tom Jaskiewicz with the PCPD s...
Richwood man pleads to child rapes
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By Kyle Meddles 
August 15, 2025
A Richwood man has plead guilty to raping three female children under the ages of 10. During a pretrial hearing in the Union County Court of Common Pleas Friday, Michel Brian Nelson, 65, of 130 E. Bla...
Plain City OKs speed limit change on North Chillicothe Street
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By Jack Christian 
August 15, 2025
In response to increased residential development and community concerns, Plain City officials have approved a speed limit reduction on North Chillicothe Street, lowering it from 35 mph to 25 mph betwe...
UCHD urges safe driving ahead of holiday
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Union County crash statistics
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 15, 2025
In support of the Safe Communities Coalition, the Union County Health Department is helping spread the word about the dangers of drinking and driving in advance of the Labor Day weekend. From Aug. 15 ...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 15, 2025
The Ohio Department of Development and The Breathing Association are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. From July 1 through Sept. 30, income...
City seeks grant help for work on Fifth Street
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
August 14, 2025
The City of Marysville is hoping to get some more financial assistance for the East Street Fifth project slated for next year. At the Monday evening meeting, council approved an emergency measure for ...