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Local News

Howard tapped to lead Marysville
Local News, Marysville School Board, News
Howard tapped to lead Marysville
By Chad Williamson 
March 19, 2025
The Marysville school board is entering into contract negotiations with Dr. Zachary Howard to be the district’s next superintendent. After several interviews with finalists the school board voted 5-0 ...
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“Dangerous and depraved”
Court News, Local News, News
“Dangerous and depraved”
Man gets 25 years for rape of young family members
By Kyle Meddles 
March 19, 2025
“He is too dangerous and depraved.” A statement from the court describing Garry Lee Giles, 82, of West Mansfield, following his sentence of 25 years in prison last week after being found guilty of rap...
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County pushes back on EDIP
Local News, News
County pushes back on EDIP
Commissioners continue to be unhappy with incentives
By Michael Williamson 
March 19, 2025
The Union County Commissioners are still not quite satisfied with some of the approaches to the new Economic Development Incentive Policy (EDIP). Board members told Economic Development Director Eric ...
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Auditor’s office outgrowing space
Local News, News
Auditor’s office outgrowing space
By Michael Williamson 
March 19, 2025
The Union County Auditor’s Office is running out of space. That’s what Auditor Andrea Weaver told the county commissioners Wednesday during the board’s regular session. She said, not unlike the commun...
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City utility boxes to become works of art
Marysville City Council, News
Traffic boxes in Marysville’s Uptown may soon get a little more colorful like the ones pictured above. The city and Main Street Marysville are asking local artists to submit their designs for artwork for the 2025 Uptown Traffic Box Art Project. Chosen designs will be converted into a vinyl covering that will then be wrapped around the boxes. Artists have until April 9 to submit their work. (Graphic submitted)
City utility boxes to become works of art
By Michael Williamson 
March 18, 2025
Local artists have a little less than a month to submit their concepts for Marysville’s traffic box art project. Main Street Marysville and the City of Marysville recently put out a call to creative c...
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Local theater group practices for upcoming performance
Local News, News
Local theater group practices for upcoming performance
By Michael Williamson 
March 18, 2025
A couple of characters find themselves in a precarious situation atop a collapsed platform in “The Play That Goes Wrong,” the latest production from local theater group, Silver Scene Players. The come...
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Newest scam targets property sellers
Local News, News
Newest scam targets property sellers
By Michael Williamson 
March 17, 2025
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is working with local realtors to help stop scams targeting property owners in the area. County law enforcement agents spoke to a realty group recently about an inves...
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Statewide tornado drill is Wednesday
Local News, News
Statewide tornado drill is Wednesday
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 17, 2025
Union County residents are going to hear the first statewide fire drill of the season this week a little earlier than usual. The Union County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the Union County Sherif...
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Roundabout questions addressed
Local News, News
Roundabout questions addressed
By Michael Williamson 
March 14, 2025
Marysville residents have questions about the planned roundabout at Five Points and the city engineer is offering some answers. Officials recently announced a revision of the site plan concept for the...
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Marysville reaches three finalists for superintendent position
Local News, Marysville School Board, News
Marysville reaches three finalists for superintendent position
By Chad Williamson 
March 14, 2025
The list of finalists for the Marysville superintendent’s job has been whittled to three, two of whom have local ties. According to school board president Bill Keck, Marysville High School Principal K...
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City council members weigh in on incentive plan
Marysville City Council, News
City council members weigh in on incentive plan
By Michael Williamson 
March 12, 2025
Some Marysville City Council members are urging caution as they consider the new Economic Development Incentive Policy (EDIP). At the regular city council meeting Monday night, Eric Phillips, economic...
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Medical waste facility back in plans
Marysville City Council, News
Medical waste facility back in plans
By Michael Williamson 
March 12, 2025
A medical waste sterilization facility that was initially rejected by Marysville City Council is back up for discussion. The board heard the first reading of a zoning code amendment Monday night that ...
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Jerome moving forward with new garage facility
News, Plain City News
The planned Jerome Township garage building, pictured above in a rendering, will feature seven bays for the township’s truck fleet along with dedicated locker room, office and break room space. The building is set to be built in the yard just across from the township building parking lot at 9777 Industrial Parkway. (Graphic submitted)
Jerome moving forward with new garage facility
By Kyle Meddles 
March 10, 2025
Jerome has made a pivotal next step in seeing the new township garage building erected. At the regular meeting of the trustees recently, Township Administrator Brandon Standley announced that the bids...
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Marysville superintendent candidates trimmed to six
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board
Marysville superintendent candidates trimmed to six
MHS Principal Ken Chaffin makes the cut
By Chad Williamson 
March 7, 2025
While the number of candidates applying to be Marysville’s next superintendent may appear low, it is not out of line with what the board of education was told to expect. Only 11 individuals applied fo...
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Rezoning will impact land on Hyland-Croy Road
News, Plain City News
The Hyland Commons development, shown above outlined in red, is slated to go north of the Jerome Grand development on Hyland-Croy Road, with the assumed phase two expansion of Jerome Grand to the west. The newly zoned 6.97-acre lot is intended to have retail uses as well as residential apartments and act as a community center to the surrounding neighborhoods. (Graphic submitted)
Rezoning will impact land on Hyland-Croy Road
By Kyle Meddles 
March 7, 2025
Jerome Township approved the rezoning request for rural land north of the Jerome Grand development, paving the way for a new community center to be built. During a public hearing on Tuesday, the board...
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Property buy will bring change to future roundabout
Marysville City Council, News
New designs for the Five Points roundabout, shown above, indicate there will be four routes at the intersection, as the City of Marysville plans to shut down and reroute a portion of East Fifth Street and add a light. The concept comes after the city announced it purchased the land that currently holds Eda’s Italian Ice. The project is slated for 2027. (Graphic submitted)
Property buy will bring change to future roundabout
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 6, 2025
The City of Marysville has acquired the property that currently houses Eda's Italian Ice. City officials announced Thursday afternoon that they acquired 825 Delaware Ave., a deal made possible through...
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Only 11 applied for Marysville superintendent job
Local News, Marysville School Board, News
Only 11 applied for Marysville superintendent job
By Chad Williamson 
March 6, 2025
Only 11 individuals applied for the open Marysville superintendent position. Applications were accepted through the end of February and officials hope to have a final candidate named by the end of Mar...
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P.C. council debates new bleachers at Pastime Park
News, Plain City News
P.C. council debates new bleachers at Pastime Park
By Michael Williamson 
February 28, 2025
Plain City is looking at replacing bleachers at the baseball fields at Pastime Park. Council President Michael Terry told the board Monday that the seating is no longer compliant for insurance purpose...
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Marysville Fire Chief makes pitch for assistant
Marysville City Council, News
Marysville Fire Chief makes pitch for assistant
By Mike Williamson 
February 27, 2025
Marysville is considering adding a new, high-ranking position at the fire department. At the regular city council meeting Monday, Marysville Fire Chief Nate Burns told the board that with the anticipa...
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Marysville South could include public safety facility land
Marysville City Council, News
Marysville South could include public safety facility land
By Michael Williamson 
February 25, 2025
Marysville City Council heard the first reading of a development agreement for Marysville South, which included information about how infrastructure improvements will be paid for and land for a new “p...
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City of Marysville secures 81 acres for future water system expansion
Local News, News
City of Marysville secures 81 acres for future water system expansion
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2025
The City of Marysville has acquired land on the eastern side of the county for future water-related needs. City officials recently purchased 81 acres of land between Brown and Hinton Mill roads for $2...
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Jerome puts pinch on adult entertainment
News, Plain City News
Jerome puts pinch on adult entertainment
By Kyle Meddles 
February 24, 2025
The Jerome Township Trustees will look to push adult entertainment land uses as far out of sight as legally possible in a proposed zoning text amendment. During a public hearing of the Jerome Township...
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State of City will focus on school levy passage
Marysville City Council, News
State of City will focus on school levy passage
By Michael Williamson 
February 24, 2025
Marysville’s State of the City is next week and officials say a leading topic of discussion will be the Marysville school levy. City Manager Terry Emery said, once again, the school district will be f...
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Marysville school board members hotly debate role in abatements
Marysville School Board, News
Marysville school board members hotly debate role in abatements
Resolution demands seat at the table during negotiations
By Chad Williamson 
February 21, 2025
Discussion of developer abatements following a presentation on reduced state tax money for the Marysville school district was like a match tossed into a store of dry gunpowder. The mixture ignited Thu...
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Future traffic on Route 161 a growing concern
News, Plain City News
Future traffic on Route 161 a growing concern
By Michael Williamson 
February 17, 2025
As growth continues in the southeastern part of Union County, local and state officials have concerns about the future impacts to Route 161. A group of county, city, township and village officials as ...
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Auxiliary unit debate persists
Marysville City Council, News
Auxiliary unit debate persists
By Michael Williamson 
February 12, 2025
Marysville is one step closer to approving an amendment dealing with accessory dwelling units (ADU) in the city and a couple of residents have concerns that the changes are unnecessary. At the regular...
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Kramer tapped to fill council seat
Marysville City Council, News
Kramer tapped to fill council seat
By Michael Williamson 
February 12, 2025
Marysville City Council has filled its vacant seat. After more than two weeks of meetings and deliberations, Council President Donald Boerger appointed Marysville resident Julie Kramer Monday to fill ...
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Council debates Amazon utility needs
Marysville City Council, News
Council debates Amazon utility needs
By Michael Williamson 
February 12, 2025
The City of Marysville had its first discussion on the planned Amazon data center and while council expressed mostly positive support, the group wasn’t without its concerns. City council members got t...
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Apartments, commercial sites proposed along U.S. 42 in Plain City
Plain City News
Plain City is considering a concept plan for a new development in the village. The site, shown above in yellow, would bring apartments and commercial lots to the land on the west side of U.S. 42, near Pastime Park. Plans came before council at the most recent meeting and will now go back to the planning commission for possible zoning changes. (Graphic submitted)
Apartments, commercial sites proposed along U.S. 42 in Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
February 7, 2025
Plain City Council heard the first concept plan for a proposed development that could bring some apartment units and commercial spaces into the village. Dwight McCabe, with the McCabe Companies, prese...
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City lines up $1B Amazon facility
Marysville School Board, News
Pictured above is a rendering provided to the City of Marysville of a data center planned for the Innovation Park area. The facility was revealed as being planned for Amazon at a school board meeting Tuesday night. (Graphic submitted)
City lines up $1B Amazon facility
Data center seeks abatement; will make yearly payments of $900K to schools, $100K to city
By Chad Williamson 
February 5, 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version. Amazon will be making a $1 billion investment in a facility in the Marysville Innovation Park. Although discussions of a 500,000-squ...
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