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Man indicted for fleeing from officers
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By Mac Cordell 
January 4, 2022
A Xenia man could be facing more than five years in prison after an early morning crash in November. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Nicholas Wayne Bosier, 43, of Xenia, charging him with one...
Hospital welcomes first baby of 2022
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 4, 2022
The obstetrics team at the Memorial Hospital Miracle Life Center was excited to welcome the first baby of 2022 – Adariah Billie Rose McCarty. McCarty was born at 2:10 p.m. on Jan. 2, weighing 7 pounds...
Community comes together to support family after fire
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By Ally Lanasa 
January 4, 2022
The community has come together to support a family of five after a fire destroyed their house early Christmas morning. Chief Tim Merrick of the Northwestern Joint Fire District said the department, l...
Charges stem from drugs, guns found during stop
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By Mac Cordell 
January 3, 2022
A Massachusetts man could be facing more than four decades in prison after a local traffic stop revealed guns, drugs and a stolen car. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Francisco Xavier Gonzale...
Schools’ virus struggles top story of 2021
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 31, 2021
Triad preschool students are shown above eating lunch during the first day back to full in-person classes on Jan. 4, 2021. The struggles of local schools to stay ahead of the COVID virus was voted as ...
Top local stories of 2021
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 30, 2021
The Residences at Bethel Woods, behind the Kroger Marketplace on West Fifth Street, is one of several housing projects currently under construction in and around Marysville. Additionally, in 2021, loc...
Jerome officials reflect on a year of growth
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 29, 2021
As Jerome Township prepares for a largely new Board of Trustees, its staff took time Tuesday to reflect on the progress made during the tenure of the two outgoing trustees. Director of Departments Dou...
Mild temps aid Christmas clean-up
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 29, 2021
Some around town took advantage of today’s warmer temperatures to take down their Christmas decorations. Above, Kholson Gauge, 4, helps his ‘Mi-Mi,’ Angie Gilles, take down some of the holiday decorat...
Winter showers flood trail
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 29, 2021
Flood waters from the Mill Creek have crossed the Jim Simmons Trail prompting city officials to close it until the waters recede. Those wanting to enjoy the trail today are greeted, not only with knee...
Christmas fire destroys home
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By Mac Cordell 
December 28, 2021
Winds hindered efforts to extinguish the Christmas morning fire at 21763 Raymond Road. Fire officials said the family, which is being helped by the Red Cross, cannot live in the home. (Photo submitted...
Plan would ban future solar farms
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By Mac Cordell 
December 28, 2021
The Union County Commissioners are working on a plan that would prohibit future solar farms in the county and they want to hear from the public. The commissioners proposed legislation that would decla...
Christmas Day rainbow
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 28, 2021
While they are unusual in Union County, residents near Easton and Springdale roads were greeted by this Christmas morning rainbow. (Photo submitted)
West Central Executive Director to retire
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 24, 2021
West Central Executive Director David Ervin is pictured sitting in the family room of the women’s wing at West Central Community Correctional Facility. After 25 years at the helm of the facility, Ervi...
Amazon to make donation in lieu of taxes
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By Mac Cordell 
December 23, 2021
The Union County Commissioners have unanimously approved a 100% tax abatement for a proposed Amazon data center, though the abatement comes with conditions. At Wednesday’s meeting, the commissioners a...
Hot commodity
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 23, 2021
COVID-19 tests are in high demand, as the Union County Health Department distributed more than 2,000 COVID-19 kits in less than a day. Officials began distributing the tests at 1 p.m. Wednesday. By 4 ...
Jerome, UCSO reach agreement on officers
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 23, 2021
Following months of negotiations, Jerome Township and the Union County Sheriff’s Office have reached an agreement to extend their public safety officer contract through the next three years. The Board...
Union County churches set Christmas services
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 23, 2021
Area churches invite the public to attend special Christmas services this Friday and Saturday. -- Rush Creek United Methodist Church , 32697 state Route 37 in Essex, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service ...
Iceless rink a popular spot
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 22, 2021
Merry on Main is getting plenty of use. Public Service Director Jeremy Hoyt said that as of Monday, about 1,200 skaters had used the iceless ice rink at Partners Park in Uptown Marysville. He said tha...
Decorating contest winner named
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 22, 2021
-- Competition was bright in Plain City for the annual Christmas lights competition. Winners in the residential category included, the home at 802 Murlay Drive, in the Meadows subdivision, which won f...
Jerome to update comprehensive plan
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 22, 2021
Jerome Township officials took the first step Tuesday night toward updating the area’s comprehensive plan. Director of Departments Douglas Stewart said it will likely be an 18-month process, which is ...
Chase speeds exceed 140 mph
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 22, 2021
Deputies from the Union County Sheriff’s Office assisted troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol with a vehicle pursuit on U.S. 33 eastbound at 1:07 a.m. Tuesday. The nearly 11-mile pursuit involv...
Richwood extends incentive agreement with RBC
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
December 22, 2021
Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, council held their end-of-the-year meeting Monday night with barely a quorum in attendance. Councilmen Von Beal and Reddy Brown were both absent from the me...
Family, dogs unharmed in Mill Valley blaze
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By Mac Cordell 
December 21, 2021
Multiple agencies responded to a Monday evening fire at 656 Stallion Way. Officials said no one was hurt, but the Mill Valley home sustained “extensive damage.” (Photo submitted) A Mill Valley home su...
Jerome Trustees OK settlement deal
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 21, 2021
Jerome Township resident Marilyn Valois, pictured at the podium at center, speaks to the Board of Trustees during a public hearing Monday regarding a consent decree between the township and a number o...
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By Mac Cordell 
December 21, 2021
Marysville City Council is expanding the city’s Façade Improvement Grant Program. At Monday’s meeting, council passed the first reading of legislation that would increase the amount available for impr...
North Union Board continues debate over school calendar
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By Ally Lanasa 
December 21, 2021
The North Union Local Schools District continued the discussion from the November meeting about four calendar options for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years. The first option involves a shortened ...
Man sentenced to life in prison for rape of child
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By Mac Cordell 
December 20, 2021
Michael Scott Chute, left, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for raping a child. Above, Chute, standing, reads a statement to the court, as defense attorneys Elizabeth Mote, center, ...
Marysville Schools eying levy in 2023
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By Chad Williamson 
December 18, 2021
The graphic above shows the projected financial picture of the Marysville School District over the next four years. The red line projects the increasing expenses of the district while the blue line sh...
Triad principal shares fresh ideas
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 18, 2021
Triad board member honored Outgoing Triad Board of Education member April Freville was recognized during Thursday’s meeting for her service to the district. Freville served on the board for eight year...
Area groups aiding Kentucky tornado victims
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By Ally Lanasa 
December 17, 2021
The Village of Richwood Council member Reddy Brown, his wife Michelle, and North Union High School freshman Traven Reber will spend next week in Bowling Green, Kentucky, helping the Baptists on Missio...