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Incumbents, challenger seek seats on Fairbanks Board
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By Mac Cordell 
October 26, 2021
Voters in the Fairbanks School District are being asked to vote for three school board members. Incumbents Angie Bouic, Derek Nicol and Brian Phelps are each completing their first term on the Fairban...
Plain City to receive infrastructure grant
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 26, 2021
The Village of Plain City will receive a $250,000 grant from the State of Ohio through Gov. Mike DeWine’s $93 million dollar infrastructure project. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, pictured above, announced the ...
Plain City installs new village administrator
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 26, 2021
Plain City has will soon have a new administrator at its helm. Following Village Administrator Nathan Cahall’s resignation, Council moved Monday to appoint Management Analyst Haley Lupton as the Actin...
Rollover crash
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 26, 2021
Route 31 was closed following crash involving two semi-trucks, involving a rollover, about 7:30 a.m. this morning, north of Wheeler-Green Road. Chief Tim Merrick with the Liberty Township Fire Departm...
Jerome Township looks to expand trail system
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 25, 2021
Jerome Township officials are applying for grants to expand the area’s trails. The green areas represent existing parks in the township, while purple areas are residential developments. The red lines ...
Tri-Rivers seeking 1.3-mill renewal levy
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By Ally Lanasa 
October 25, 2021
Tri-Rivers Career Center seeks approval of a 1.3-mill renewal levy for current operating expenses. According to the Union County Auditor, the cost to taxpayers remains the same as the existing levy, $...
UCHD  ready with Pfizer booster shots
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 25, 2021
The Union County Health Department can now provide COVID-19 booster shots to those who received any type of the vaccine. In accordance with CDC guidance, booster doses are now approved for eligible in...
Group seeks $13.4M settlement from Jerome Township
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 25, 2021
A group of developers and property owners who sued Jerome Township over what they claim are flaws in the area’s zoning system have offered the township a settlement. A settlement offer from the plaint...
Monarchs flying high entering playoffs
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 23, 2021
Marysville’s Cameron Jones (4) jumps into the air with teammate Gabe Powers (36) to celebrate Jones’ 80-yard interception return for a touchdown during the second quarter of the Monarchs’ 35-13 win ov...
Incumbents, challenger seek city council seats
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By Mac Cordell 
October 23, 2021
Marysville voters will have the opportunity to select the city council’s three at-large representatives. Current council members Henk Berbee, J.R. Rausch and Mark Reams are looking to hold onto the at...
Marysville to return to optional masking
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By Chad Williamson 
October 22, 2021
Beginning Monday, masks will be optional for students and staff in the Marysville School District, despite the results of a parent survey that found a slim majority of families supported a continued m...
Four seeking two seats on JA School Board
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By Mac Cordell 
October 22, 2021
A pair of incumbents and a pair of newcomers are vying for two positions on the Jonathan Alder Board of Education. Shannon R. Foust and Mary Jo Boyd are looking to retain their seats on the board whil...
Triad piecing together pandemic performance information
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 22, 2021
Triad educators are using the state report card from a “tough” pandemic year to plan for the district’s future. Although the 2020 data is not as comprehensive as it has been in years past, Chief Acade...
Next Community Concert is Saturday
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 22, 2021
Editor’s note: The following information was supplied by Union County Community Concert Association Board Member Florence Allen. ––– The Union County Concert Association will welcome the Aladdin Shrin...
UCHD reports virus outlook is improving
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 21, 2021
Union County Health Commissioner Jason Orcena recently shared encouraging news surrounding the coronavirus’ current impact on the county. “The picture is improving, but it’s not over,” he said during ...
Skeleton family a Fifth St. treat
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By Ally Lanasa 
October 21, 2021
Pictured above are various examples of the Halloween display at 503 E. Fifth St. The homeowners have rearranged the skeletons almost every day during October for the past six years. The Peake family c...
Three candidates seek pair of seats on Triad School Board
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 21, 2021
Three candidates are running for two seats on the Triad Board of Education. Incumbent Mike Perry is joined on the ballot by Jason “Kyle” Huffman and Kristin Smith. Matthew S. McConnell was appointed t...
Plain City Council race sees crowded field
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 20, 2021
Eight candidates are on the November ballot for Plain City Council. The village’s charter, approved in March, dictates that council will have six members elected from the municipality at large. Every ...
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By Mac Cordell 
October 20, 2021
Law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate what started as an apparent domestic altercation and ended in a gun allegedly being brandished. According to reports from the Union County Sheri...
PCPD program aims to raise awareness of potential dangers among women
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 20, 2021
The Plain City Police Department is aiming to empower local women by equipping them with knowledge. PCPD is hosting a training program titled “Empowering Women through Education” this week. Two differ...
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By Mac Cordell 
October 19, 2021
With the Marysville budget books set to be sent to council today, city officials know there is still work to be done. At Monday night’s finance committee meeting, Finance Director Brad Lutz presented ...
Five seek Richwood Council seats
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By Ally Lanasa 
October 19, 2021
Editor’s Note: The Marysville Journal-Tribune staff made multiple attempts to contact all candidates running for council in the Village of Richwood. The candidates who are featured responded by the de...
NU Superintendent tells board COVID-19 cases trending down
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By Ally Lanasa 
October 19, 2021
Superintendent Richard Baird, pictured right, presents a #NUPride Award coin to Dr. David Dunkin, who practices family medicine. Since 1995, Dunkin has attended the Friday night football games on the ...
Solar farm could pay nearly $2.5M annually
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By Mac Cordell 
October 18, 2021
The Union County Commissioners are meeting with solar farm developers to discuss finances and tax incentives. Officials with Invenergy, the company hoping to develop the Cadence Solar project, recentl...
Three vying for two trustee seats in Jerome Twp.
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 18, 2021
Editor’s note: This is the third in an ongoing series of articles detailing issues and candidates before voters in the November election. All candidates were asked the same questions and given the sam...
Back-to-back league champs
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 16, 2021
Members of Marysville’s Football Team pose under the scoreboard following Friday night’s 34-6 win over Olentangy Berlin which secured the Monarchs’ OCC Capital title for the second year in a row. The ...
Local man dies in deer crash
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 16, 2021
A Marysville man died early Friday morning after he struck a deer while driving on U.S. 33. The Marysville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the crash at mile post 17 of U.S. 33, just...
Three seats up for grabs on Marysville School Board
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By Chad Williamson 
October 16, 2021
Editor’s note: All candidates for seats on the Marysville Board of Education were asked to submit personal information about themselves, as well as their stances on issues facing the district. The thr...
Village to host Fall Festival at Pastime Park
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 14, 2021
Plain City is expanding last year’s Halloween festivities to a full fall festival this weekend. The Village’s Fall Festival will be held form 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Pastime Park. Mayor Jody Carney said ...