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Woman abducted on test drive
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"No, now you'll sit there and wait like a good girl." - Homeless man to female sales associate when she attempted to end test drive.
Woman abducted on test drive
By Kyle Meddles 
January 17, 2026
“No, now you’ll sit there and wait like a good girl,” were the words of a homeless man after he allegedly abducted a female sales associate during a test drive at the Honda Marysville Performance Luxu...
House bills will cost Marysville schools millions
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House bills will cost Marysville schools millions
By Chad Williamson 
January 16, 2026
House bills coming out of the Ohio Capitol have been bouncing around for months, but the actual impact on Marysville schools wasn’t defined until Thursday night’s board meeting. It isn’t pretty. Accor...
MHS and ECHS Winter Homecoming courts announced
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MHS and ECHS Winter Homecoming courts announced
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 16, 2026
Marysville High School (MHS) and Marysville Early College High School (ECHS) have announced their 2026 Winter Homecoming courts. The dance will be held on Jan. 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the MHS field ho...
Candidate lineup narrowed to five
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Candidate lineup narrowed to five
By Chad Williamson 
January 16, 2026
The original list of nine candidates to fill an open seat on the Marysville Board of Education has been trimmed to five. Following an executive session at Thursday night’s Marysville Board of Educatio...
Alder looks to renew income tax
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Alder looks to renew income tax
By Mike Williamson 
January 16, 2026
Jonathan Alder is hoping to renew its 10-year, 0.75% income tax this year but wants residents to know that doesn’t mean they’re asking for new money, it keeps things status quo. Board of education mem...
Airport budget set at $207K for 2026
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The Union County Airport began its first 2026 board meeting on Tuesday approving the budget for the new year. As part of the budget conversations, the board discussed the final steps to completely paying off the construction of the new 15-unit t-hangars. An official at the meeting said there are only four hangar bays left to complete, with much of the work expected to be finished next month. (Photo submitted)
Airport budget set at $207K for 2026
By Kyle Meddles 
January 15, 2026
The Union County Airport Authority officially approved its budget for 2026, including a full rundown on the status of payments for the new 15-unit t-hangars. At the regular meeting of the airport on T...
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Nine people vying for Marysville school board seat
By Chad Williamson 
January 15, 2026
Nine individuals have thrown their hats into the ring to fill an open Marysville School Board seat, including a long-time member who was just voted out of office. Dick Smith, a 12-year board member wh...
Opera House deal still in flux
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Potential Opera House buyer Andrew Levering, pictured above, came before Richwood Council on Monday to dispute claims that he was not interested in the building and to discuss ongoing contract negotiations with the village. Council has yet to decide if they will re-list the Opera House for sale. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Opera House deal still in flux
By Kyle Meddles 
January 14, 2026
The lone buyer of the Opera House came before Richwood Council on Monday to squash concerns that he was getting cold feet on the negotiations, though council seems to think that a deal is still a long...
UCBDD on solid ground if funding model remains unchanged
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UCBDD on solid ground if funding model remains unchanged
By Mike Williamson 
January 14, 2026
After a bumpy year including some cuts to the operation, Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities officials said they are fiscally stable through 2031. Kara Brown and Cayla Warnock, both with ...
Upgrades focus on space behind former law office
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The gathering space site plan for the former Eufinger Law Office on Court Street includes a covered pavilion, shown above in the center-left with the brick pattern, a trellis at the bottom right and various plant and landscape fixtures. The general location of the existing house is represented by the red box at the top. Marysville officials discussed the plan at Monday night’s city council meeting as they anticipate work to pick up in the next month. (Graphic submitted)
Upgrades focus on space behind former law office
By Michael Williamson 
January 14, 2026
Marysville residents will start to see some more landscape work on the grounds behind the former Eufinger house on Court Street within the next month. Though some work has already started on the prope...
Fairbanks may not open softball season on new field
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Fairbanks may not open softball season on new field
By Jack Christian 
January 14, 2026
As Fairbanks continues to move forward with its master facilities update plan, the district’s long awaited new softball field is beginning to take shape, marking a major step toward bringing the Lady ...
Consultant will aid city manager search
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Consultant will aid city manager search
By Michael Williamson 
January 14, 2026
When Marysville City Manager Terry Emery told city staff members he would be stepping down later this year, they got to work immediately on what the plan of succession would look like. Tara Maine, the...
Marysville school board moves to add Junior ROTC program
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Marysville school board moves to add Junior ROTC program
By Chad Williamson 
January 14, 2026
The warrior ethos of the U.S. Army: “I will always place the mission first.” “I will never accept defeat.” “I will never quit.” “I will never leave a fallen comrade.” Marysville Early College High Sch...
Head-on crash results in three injuries
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Head-on crash results in three injuries
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 13, 2026
Editor's note: This story has been updated after it was inaccurately reported that a "grandson" was involved in the crash instead of a "granddaughter." A two-vehicle crash over the weekend sent both d...
Marysville city manager leaving
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Marysville City Manager Terry Emery announced he is leaving the city later this year. Above, Emery is shown addressing community members during the 2025 State of the City event last year. (photo submitted)
Marysville city manager leaving
Terry Emery will step down after 15 years
By Michael Williamson 
January 12, 2026
Marysville City Manager Terry Emery will be stepping down as chief executive officer for the city later this year. The formal announcement was made during Monday night’s regular city council meeting w...
New Albany seeks to unify zoning districts
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New Albany seeks to unify zoning districts
By Michael Williamson 
January 10, 2026
As plans come together for development projects from the New Albany Company (NACo), the developer is looking to modify some measures approved in 2024. Dick Roggenkamp, NACo’s managing director of real...
New trustee begins term in Jerome Township
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New trustee begins term in Jerome Township
By Jack Christian 
January 9, 2026
A new year is bringing new leadership to Jerome Township as Andrea Watson begins her term as township trustee. Watson was appointed to fill the seat vacated by former Trustee Wezlynn Davis, who steppe...
Bear Swamp crossing upgraded
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Bear Swamp crossing upgraded
By Janis Potochnik 
January 9, 2026
Drivers heading down Bear Swamp Road will notice new warning gates at the railroad crossing near Shirk Road. Crews were on-site Thursday installing the new features, which replace the north and south ...
Tampering charge stems from drug test scheme
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Tampering charge stems from drug test scheme
By Kyle Meddles 
January 8, 2026
A Marysville woman is facing a charge of tampering after allegedly hiding a bottle of synthetic urine inside of her to pass a drug screening. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Tiffany Ann Combs...
Settlement to result in AEP rate drop
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Settlement to result in AEP rate drop
By Kyle Meddles 
January 8, 2026
A major electricity provider is set to decrease electric rates for its customers following a settlement. On Wednesday, AEP Ohio filed an agreement at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to ...
Triad to use new hall pass methods
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Triad to use new hall pass methods
By Kyle Meddles 
January 7, 2026
Triad High School is planning to trial two new hall pass methods designed to improve classroom instruction time by having fewer students in the hallways. During an organizational meeting of the board ...
Hubbs family to donate $500,000 toward new emergency department
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Hubbs family to donate $500,000 toward new emergency department
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 7, 2026
On his way out the door as President and CEO of Memorial Health, Chip Hubbs and his wife, Staci, are contributing $500,000 to support the construction of the hospital’s new $56 million emergency depar...
Hubbs stepping down as Memorial Health CEO
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Hubbs stepping down as Memorial Health CEO
By Chad Williamson 
January 7, 2026
The man responsible for guiding Memorial Hospital’s most prolific period of growth has announced plans to step down. Memorial President and CEO Chip Hubbs, who joined the hospital in 2004, has announc...
Consultants: Resident concerns not unique
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Economic Development Director Eric Phillips introduces consultants with Boyette Strategic Advisors during the Marysville City Council work session Monday evening. The company, which joined the meeting virtually, is helping the city and Union County with the area’s economic development strategy update. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Consultants: Resident concerns not unique
By Michael Williamson 
January 7, 2026
Consultants working with the city and county on the area’s economic development strategy (EDS) update said they are nearing the end of the data collection process. During the first city council work s...
West Mansfield man faces vehicular homicide counts
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West Mansfield man faces vehicular homicide counts
By Kyle Meddles 
January 6, 2026
A man from West Mansfield has been charged with vehicular homicide in the traffic deaths of two Columbus residents. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Kevin Scott Arrowood Jr., 55, of West Mansf...
Board has until Feb. 4 to pick new member
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Board has until Feb. 4 to pick new member
By Chad Williamson 
January 6, 2026
The Marysville Board of Education must select a new member and the clock is ticking. On Monday night’s organizational meeting, the board held the oaths of office for two new members, picked a new pres...
Official unsure housing summit addressed base problem
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Official unsure housing summit addressed base problem
By Michael Williamson 
January 6, 2026
While Union County officials agreed their first ever housing summit was overall successful, one county commissioner said it lacked a key component to truly address the area’s housing crisis: solutions...
First baby of new year born at Memorial
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First baby of new year born at Memorial
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 5, 2026
One of the first babies born in 2026 arrived at the Memorial Miracle Life Center in Marysville to ring in the new year. Meet Tavarus Lamont Breneman, pictured above. He is the son of Margaret Harrigan...
Teens caught after pursuit
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Teens caught after pursuit
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 5, 2026
A trio of teens were taken into custody over the holiday weekend after leading law enforcement on an hour-long chase through the county in a stolen car. According to a press release from the Marysvill...
Olive Garden plans in front of city
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Olive Garden, shown in the rendering above, and Tansky Powersports highlight development plans proposed for review at the upcoming Design Review Board meeting on January 14. (Graphic submitted)
Olive Garden plans in front of city
By Jack Christian 
January 5, 2026
The City of Marysville will consider multiple proposed development applications at its upcoming Design Review Board meeting scheduled for Jan. 14, as the city continues to review new commercial projec...