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MHS grad injured in Tennessee boat accident
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By Mac Cordell 
September 9, 2021
A local woman was treated and released after she fell off and was then runover by a boat in east Tennessee. Gabriella Wimmers of Marysville, was treated and released at Tennova North Medical Center fo...
Virus issues boil over at Fairbanks meeting
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By Mac Cordell 
September 8, 2021
Parents, students, board members and administrators took the opportunity to voice their thoughts on masks and quarantines Tuesday at a special meeting of the Fairbanks Board of Education. While all ag...
Puppies paddle around pool
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 8, 2021
The Marysville Municipal Swimming Pool held its annual Dog Swim Tuesday night, signifying the close of the 2021 summer season. For a small fee, dog owners could let their animals swim in the pool from...
Jerome continues to plan for Innovation District
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 8, 2021
Jerome Township Trustees voted Tuesday to continue a public hearing surrounding a proposed zoning overlay that would be the first step to establishing a local Innovation District. If approved, the ove...
Brooks picked to lead Marysville PD
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By Mac Cordell 
September 7, 2021
Marysville City Council will be asked to approve Deputy Chief Tony Brooks as the next chief of police. “I am really looking forward to this opportunity,” Brooks said this morning. City Manager Terry E...
“Andy’s Good News!” finds hope in the hereafter
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By Ally Lanasa 
September 7, 2021
In this family photograph from the 1980s, Marysville resident and first-time author Jane Chaffin is pictured with her 9-year-old son Andy, whose death inspired her to write “Andy’s Good News!” which w...
Intense focus
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 4, 2021
With all eyes, and apparently most cameras, in central Ohio watching Friday night, Marysville handed previously unbeaten Pickerington North a 31-6 drubbing on the Panthers’ home field. In the above ph...
Marysville schools enact mask mandate
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By Chad Williamson 
September 3, 2021
Spiking quarantine numbers have led the Marysville Board of Education to change course on its masking policy, put in place less than a month ago. The board voted Thursday night to enact mandatory mask...
Richwood Fair underway
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 3, 2021
The Richwood Fair kicked off this week, bolstered by exceptional weather. Above, Junior 4-Hers compete in the questionnaire portion of the swine skillathon at the pavilion at the Richwood Fair on Thur...
Debate continues around Plain City noise ordinance
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 3, 2021
Plain City Council is in the process of amending several ordinances that are frequently commented upon by members of the public, including those surrounding noise regulation and Design Review Board. C...
Jerome trustees vote 2-1 to pay for study
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 3, 2021
Jerome Township will pay the Schottenstein Real Estate Group $40,000 as part of a public-private partnership to create a local Innovation District. Following an executive session during a recent speci...
Ostrander man killed in NW Parkway crash
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 2, 2021
George G. Thompson, 80, of Ostrander was pronounced deceased at Memorial Hospital after he was involved in a serious two-vehicle crash on Northwest Parkway Wednesday afternoon. Thompson was driving th...
Governor taps Parrott to fill local judge seat
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By Mac Cordell 
September 2, 2021
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed Robert W. Parrott to the Marysville Municipal Court. Parrott said he is “very honored.” “I am excited to begin a new phase in my life,” said Parrott, who will a...
First English Lutheran to celebrate a century
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By Ally Lanasa 
September 2, 2021
Pictured above, the Rev. Tonya Brittain, pastor of the First English Lutheran Church, displays a quilt made by church members for the 100th anniversary celebration on Sunday, Sept. 12. The quilt featu...
Marysville facing dire bus driver shortage
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By Chad Williamson 
September 1, 2021
In the middle of trying to stay ahead of an ever-shifting COVID landscape, the Marysville School District is now facing a battle on another front - a “critical” shortage of bus drivers. A communicatio...
Dahlia Show returns for 2021
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 1, 2021
Local dahlia grower Jason Fairchild wheels his blooms into the Union County YMCA prior to a recent Greater Columbus Dahlia Society annual show. Though the show was canceled last year due to the COVID-...
Plain City residents get familiar with Darby Creek
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 1, 2021
Plain City residents participated in an “Explore the Darby” program hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Scenic River Division Saturday. Families were able to get up close and personal w...
Jerome Village joins lawsuit
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 1, 2021
Another developer has joined a federal lawsuit against Jerome Township, claiming the township violated their property rights and discriminated against them during the zoning process. Trustee Chair Meg...
Two Marysville schools under mask mandates
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By Chad Williamson 
August 31, 2021
Pictured above is the Marysville School District COVID Dashboard as it appeared this morning. The graphic shows mask symbols next to Edgewood Elementary and Bunsold Middle School, as those two buildin...
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By Mac Cordell 
August 31, 2021
Marysville City Council is moving forward with a new system for evaluating its employees. At Monday night’s work session, council unanimously approved a change in the way that body evaluates its two e...
Local water rescue group told it’s not needed in Louisiana
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By Mac Cordell 
August 31, 2021
Marysville Fire Chief Jay Riley is on his way home. Riley was part of a swift water rescue team called to Louisiana to help after Hurricane Ida hit the Louisiana coast. Riley serves as the leader for ...
Man facing prison on domestic violence charge
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By Mac Cordell 
August 30, 2021
A local man could be facing prison time and a fourth domestic violence conviction. The Union County grand jury has indicted Tyler Mathys, 51, of 818 W. Eighth Street, charging him with one count of do...
Bug sighting
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 30, 2021
While the summer’s warm temperatures seem to be never-ending, fall is just around the corner. The accompanying cooler temperatures will make insect sightings, like the praying mantis shown above recen...
UWUC kicks off campaign with food drive
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 30, 2021
United Way of Union County (UWUC) will kick-off its annual campaign with a food drive at UCO Industries, 16900 Square Drive, on Friday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents are invited to drop of...
NU to update website as virus cases increase
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 30, 2021
North Union Local School District Superintendent Richard Baird sent a letter to the community on Friday, stating that the COVID-19 information page on the education district’s website will be updated ...
New MPD chief will come from within
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By Mac Cordell 
August 28, 2021
Next week, Marysville will begin the interview process for hiring the city’s next police chief. All six finalists for the position are coming from inside the department. Those finalists include: Terry...
Monarchs open with a win
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 28, 2021
Marysville offensive lineman Gavin Rohrs lifts running back Jeremiah McNeil into the air after he scored a 1-yard second half touchdown Friday night against Lancaster. The Monarchs rolled 24-0 at home...
Kindergarten in quarantine
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By Chad Williamson 
August 27, 2021
One week into the school year, Marysville is experiencing COVID-related conundrums. According to information released at a school board meeting Thursday night, Bunsold Middle School has seen surging n...