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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...
Underhill’s 4-H path led to Showman title
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By Mac Cordell 
August 26, 2021
Abby Underhill, a Fairbanks graduate, was named the overall Showman of Showman at the 2021 Union County Fair. Underhill, who won the dairy feeder Showman of Showmen title, has been in the competition ...
Ag-Pro confirms purchase of Parrott Implement
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By Ally Lanasa 
August 26, 2021
Ag-Pro Companies officially acquired Parrott Implement Co., 396 E. Blagrove St. in Richwood, recently. “We’re excited to be a part of Richwood and look forward to meeting the customers, determining th...
Plain City Council candidate yanked from ballot
News, Plain City
By Mac Cordell 
August 25, 2021
Plain City voters will have one less option for village council than they thought. At this week’s meeting, the Madison County Board of Elections certified candidates for the upcoming general election....
Semi, car collide
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 25, 2021
Gary Steinhardt, of Keil, Wisconsin, was cited for obedience to traffic following a two vehicle traffic crash at 12:01 p.m., Tuesday. According to police reports, Steinhardt was driving a 2015 Volvo s...
Overdose awareness event planned
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 25, 2021
A group of community members, businesses and organizations are teaming up to save lives. WINGS Support and Recovery is hosting an Overdose Awareness Day event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 at t...
Therapy dog introduced to council
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 25, 2021
Marysville Police Officer Amy Findley was at the council meeting Monday night to introduce the group to the city’s new therapy dog, Mercy. The Labrador retriever was born in March and has been living ...
Residents can explore the Darby at McKitrick Park
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 25, 2021
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves is hosting a free program to allow residents to explore Big Darby Creek State and National Scenic River at McKit...
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By Mac Cordell 
August 24, 2021
As smooth as the first reading was, Marysville City Council’s second reading of a proposed development on U.S. 31 was equally contentious. At Monday’s meeting, city council considered a second reading...
General Beightler historical marker being repaired after damage
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By Mac Cordell 
August 24, 2021
Visitors to Marysville’s Uptown may notice something missing, at least for a while. Last week an accident knocked over the Ohio Historical Marker on the corner of Fifth and Main streets in Marysville....
Fifth Street project begins
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 24, 2021
City crews closed a portion of West Fifth Street, between Court and Maple streets, Monday to replace water lines. The street will be closed for about six weeks, though it will be open for residents an...
Property upkeep discussed at Richwood Village Council meeting
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
August 24, 2021
Joe Mowery and Lisa Martin approached village council Monday night to share concerns regarding some properties within the village of Richwood. Mowery and Martin, who are brother and sister, have two p...
Plant Kindness Project grows in scope
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 23, 2021
Marysville resident Amanda Rutan converted a personal garden on her family’s property in Mechanicsburg into a community garden called the Plant Kindness Project. It features a 120-foot gourd tunnel, s...
Area law enforcement stepping up patrols over Labor Day weekend
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 23, 2021
Union County officials are participating in a Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign in an effort to stop drunk driving leading up to and during the Labor Day weekend. Expanded efforts to “take drunk...
County sees setback in virus battle
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 21, 2021
Union County is experiencing high transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Though some have compared the virus to the flu, Union County Health Commissioner Jason Orcena said doing so is inaccurate. Over th...
That’s how you start a season
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 21, 2021
Fairbanks’ Mason Eagon (21) reacts with teammates Riordin Stauffer (24) and Joe Kinsley (54) after a sack of Cardington quarterback Nate Hickman (8) during the first half of Friday’s game on the Panth...
District sets limits triggering mask use
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By Chad Williamson 
August 20, 2021
Attendees at Thursday night’s Marysville School Board meeting listen as high school senior Kieran Mulligan voices his support for wearing masks in school. Several people on both sides of the mask issu...
Piece of West Fifth will close for water line work
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By Mac Cordell 
August 20, 2021
West Fifth Street, between Court and Maple streets, will be closed for about six weeks beginning Monday while contractors replace water lines. The street will be open for residents and businesses on t...