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YMCA parking lot work begins
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YMCA parking lot work begins
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 29, 2026
Workers are shown beginning paving work at the Union County YMCA this morning as the organization moves forward with a $230,000 parking lot renovation funded through community donations. The paving pr...
Honda marks sale of 15 millionth accord in America
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Sisters Andrea, left, and Alondra with their 2026 Honda Accord Hybrids - the 15 millionth and 15,000,001st Accords sold in America. (Photo submitted)
Honda marks sale of 15 millionth accord in America
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 29, 2026
Editor’s note: The following information comes from Honda of America. ––– Honda is celebrating a major milestone for one of its most iconic vehicles, announcing Monday that it has sold its 15 milliont...
Hundreds of newspapers file suit against openAI, microsoft
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Hundreds of newspapers file suit against openAI, microsoft
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 29, 2026
Nearly 400 local and regional newspapers have filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the companies unlawfully used copyrighted news articles to train artificial intelligence pr...
Marysville receives 16 applications for public service director
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Marysville receives 16 applications for public service director
By Mike Williamson 
June 27, 2026
More than a dozen people have applied to be Marysville’s next public service director. City officials are currently sorting through 16 resume and application submissions to see who could fill the role...
TIF questions cloud future school funds
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TIF questions cloud future school funds
By Mike Williamson 
June 27, 2026
Local officials are still working through the details of a complicated taxing issue that could have financial implications for a couple of local schools. County Administrator Bill Narducci said they d...
Hope Center drops plans for former Scotts facility
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Hope Center drops plans for former Scotts facility
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 26, 2026
The Hope Center has abandoned plans to purchase the former Scotts Taylor Plant, ending a year-long effort to create a permanent home for all of the organization’s services under one roof. Executive Di...
One killed in tow truck crash
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Emergency crews process a crash scene on Route 4 Wednesday where a Prospect woman was killed following a collision. (Photo submitted)
One killed in tow truck crash
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 25, 2026
It was a deadly and dangerous day on Union County roadways Wednesday as multiple crashes kept first responders busy for hours, including a four-vehicle collision on Route 4 that claimed the life of a ...
Semi rolls on Industrial Parkway
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Semi rolls on Industrial Parkway
June 25, 2026
Industrial Parkway remained closed at Scottslawn Road for several hours on Wednesday morning to allow crews to clean up a semi rollover crash. Details were not available at presstime, but initial repo...
Emery receives farewell tribute from council
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Marysville City Manager Terry Emery, center, thanks council for their praise Monday night as he nears the end of his tenure in the leadership role. Emery announced his retirement earlier this year. Also pictured are council members Donald Boerger, left, and Scott Hunter, right. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Emery receives farewell tribute from council
By Mike Williamson 
June 25, 2026
Monday night’s Marysville City Council meeting was effectively Terry Emery’s last one solely in the role of city manager. While he plans to stay on through part of the summer to help with the transiti...
Scotts to restore White House lawn
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Scotts Miracle-Gro’s logo is displayed on the Octagon during the UFC Freedom 250 event held on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14. The Marysville-based company later announced a $1 million donation and a custom turfgrass blend developed by local research scientists to help restore the lawn following the event. (Photo submitted)
Scotts to restore White House lawn
Turfgrass blend was developed by scientists at Marysville R&D facility
By Mike Williamson 
June 25, 2026
Scotts Miracle-Gro is helping restore the South Lawn of the White House using a special seed blend developed right here in Marysville. The company recently announced that it is donating $1 million to ...
Mechanicsburg man faces child porn counts
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Mechanicsburg man faces child porn counts
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 24, 2026
The Union County grand jury recently handed down indictments against a dozen individuals on charges ranging from child pornography offenses and domestic violence to drug possession, weapons violations...
One transported after small fire
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One transported after small fire
By Chad Williamson 
June 24, 2026
Marysville fire and emergency crews responded to a residential fire at 25 Grove Court Tuesday around 11:20 a.m. According to the Marysville Division of Fire, crews arrived on the scene to find smoke c...
City council member digs into reason behind e-bike regulations
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City council member digs into reason behind e-bike regulations
Bordner wants to see data behind move to create restrictions
By Mike Williamson 
June 24, 2026
Proposed changes to Marysville’s city code regarding e-bikes and other electronic mobility devices have now made it before city council. At Monday night’s meeting, the board introduced legislation tha...
Howard: Relationships, visibility key
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Marysville Superintendent Zack Howard, right, greets a student with a high-five on the first day of school last fall. Howard said one of the guiding principles of his first year leading the district has been staying visible in schools and building relationships with students, staff and families. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Howard: Relationships, visibility key
Marysville superintendent reflects on first year leading the district
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 23, 2026
When Zack Howard returned to Marysville as superintendent a year ago, he inherited a district fresh off multiple failed levy attempts, facing ongoing funding uncertainty and navigating the challenges ...
Marysville schools see transportation turnaround
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Marysville schools see transportation turnaround
District grows to 38 active bus drivers, aims to reduce overcrowding, shorten routes
By Chad Williamson 
June 22, 2026
For years, transportation was one of the Marysville School District’s most persistent challenges. The district struggled with a bus driver shortage that led to delayed routes, schedule changes and fru...
Young artists bring America 250 to life
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Young artists bring America 250 to life
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 20, 2026
As Marysville prepares to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, a group of young artists can be found lying on sidewalks, crawling through grass and enduring summer heat in pursuit of a colorful goal...
Marysville schools hit ‘pause’ on student AI use
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Marysville schools hit ‘pause’ on student AI use
By Chad Williamson 
June 20, 2026
As the rest of the world races to get on the artificial intelligence train, the Marysville School District has jumped off for the coming school year, at least as it pertains to students. Though the bo...
Sharp embraces challenge of growing city
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Sharp embraces challenge of growing city
By Mike Williamson 
June 20, 2026
Marysville’s new city manager said she is here to help. Kimberly Sharp, who was officially selected by city council earlier this month to lead the city, has experience in city planning and said she wa...
Marysville schools near $1M electric bill
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Marysville schools near $1M electric bill
By Chad Williamson 
June 20, 2026
A sharp rise in electricity costs is helping push Marysville Exempted Village School District spending higher next year as officials prepare to manage a budget of more than $115 million. The Marysvill...
YMCA facilities to be improved
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YMCA facilities to be improved
By Mike Williamson 
June 19, 2026
Facility updates are coming to the Union County YMCA. Visitors will soon see work being done throughout the facility as the organization moves ahead with improvements to its parking lot, locker rooms ...
State crime sting results in 11 arrests
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Above are some of the firearms confiscated by state and local law enforcement agencies during a violent crime reduction operation in Cleveland on Wednesday. The coordinated enforcement effort resulted in 11 felony arrests and involved the Cleveland Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Investigative Unit, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department and U.S. Marshals Service. (Photo submitted)
State crime sting results in 11 arrests
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 19, 2026
A coordinated law enforcement operation targeting violent crime in Cleveland led to 11 felony arrests and the recovery of eight illegally possessed firearms Wednesday, according to Gov. Mike DeWine’s ...
Closure pushes trucks onto historic bridge
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Streng Road Bridge near Fairbanks could face a temporary closure if truck drivers continue ignoring weight-limit postings while detouring around the Route 38 bridge project. The 112-year-old single-lane bridge has seen increased traffic since the state closed Route 38 over Big Darby Creek, prompting Union County officials and law enforcement to monitor overweight vehicles crossing the structure. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Closure pushes trucks onto historic bridge
By Mike Williamson 
June 18, 2026
Issues with truck drivers ignoring the Route 38 bridge detour may lead to a temporary closure of the Streng Road Bridge. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch told the county commissioners Wednesday that ...
Bailey tapped to fill vacated seat of commissioner
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Bailey tapped to fill vacated seat of commissioner
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 17, 2026
Shaun Bailey is stepping into the role of Union County commissioner a little early. The county’s Republican Party chose Bailey Monday night as the person to fill Dave Lawrence’s vacant seat after the ...
Mental health of coroners in decline
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Mental health of coroners in decline
U.C.’s Dr. David Applegate says the matter has needed attention for some time
By Mike Williamson 
June 17, 2026
The Ohio State Coroner’s Association is moving to take a closer look at the mental health of death investigators statewide, something Union County Coroner Dr. David Applegate says is sorely needed. Du...
Trio charged with taking electronics from Costco
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Trio charged with taking electronics from Costco
By Kyle Meddles 
June 16, 2026
A trio from Toledo have been charged together for attempting to steal gaming computers from Costco. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted codefendants Frankie Lee Rayford Jr., 46, Andrew Joesph Gra...
Growth closes in on UCSO training site
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Growth closes in on UCSO training site
By Mike Williamson 
June 16, 2026
Things may soon get a little crowded out by the Union County Sheriff’s Office training facility. Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners recently that the office may have to put up some fen...
Memorial recognized for safety, nurse communication
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Memorial recognized for safety, nurse communication
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 15, 2026
Memorial Hospital has received two national recognitions, earning an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group and being named a Top Hospital for Nurse Communication by Becker’s Hospital Revie...
Richwood residents bring flooding concerns to council
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Richwood residents bring flooding concerns to council
By Kyle Meddles 
June 15, 2026
Richwood residents are tired of dodging water after rainfall earlier this month caused flooding in areas of the village. One resident who lives on Pearl Street, Zach Cox, told council during a recent ...
Officials prepare for 911 levy expiration
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Officials prepare for 911 levy expiration
By Mike Williamson 
June 13, 2026
Union County officials are preparing discussions on how to approach the sheriff’s office’s 911 levy as it nears its expiration date. Sheriff Mike Justice said the 911 levy committee should shoot for J...