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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...
Career preparation takes center stage at Triad High School
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 20, 2021
Triad educators are working to ensure “every future matters” within their district. The phrase, which is emblazoned on a new banner in Triad High School, is guiding the district’s philosophy, said Dir...
Semi plows into VFW
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 19, 2021
A white Volvo semi-truck crashed into the VFW on Industrial Parkway on Wednesday about 3:30 p.m. after colliding with a blue Ford Focus that pulled from the stop sign on Coleman’s Crossing into its pa...
UCHD further analyzes shot clinics damages
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 19, 2021
Members of the Union County Board of Health agree that damage done to the fairgrounds during COVID-19 vaccination clinics should be repaired, but are still unsure of the price and who will foot the bi...
Shooting death  believed to be suicide
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 19, 2021
Local first responders were called to the scene of man dead of a gunshot wound Wednesday night. According to a report from the Marysville Division of Police, at approximately 7:33 p.m., police were ca...
Balloon Fest makes donation to Hope Center
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 19, 2021
Members of the All Ohio Balloon Fest and sponsors from the event, present a check for $15,000 to the Hope Center. Pictured above are: row one, from the left, Kevin Behrens with the All Ohio Balloon Fe...
Students uninjured in school bus crash
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 18, 2021
Two Marysville students were unhurt after a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus this morning. Troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Barker Road this morning at about...
JTFD enhances grain bin safety training
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 18, 2021
Local first responders are shown above participating in a grain bin training hosted by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety recently. The program, provided by Nationwide’s Grain Bin S...
The first day
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 18, 2021
Today is the first day of school for many Marysville students. Officials from the Marysville Division of Police are asking drivers to use extra caution and be on the lookout as children will be walkin...
Bluebird residents gets unique view of Marysville
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By Ally Lanasa 
August 18, 2021
Azelene Bond, 88 of Bluebird Retirement Community, enjoyed a helicopter ride at the All Ohio Balloon Festival on Aug. 13 after her free hot air balloon ride was canceled because of weather conditions....
Location of new Jerome fire station to change slightly
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 18, 2021
Planning for the new Jerome Township fire station and salt barn are well underway. Director of Departments Douglas Stewart told the trustees during Tuesday’s meeting that there will be a “shift in pro...
Charity golf outing a success
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 18, 2021
The Ninth annual McCarthy & Cox Charity Golf Outing was a success, raising a record $24,930 for two charities. “Tom McCarthy and I started the McCarthy & Cox Cares Fund in 2013 to assist seniors, yout...
Free back-to-school haircuts offered for local students
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 18, 2021
For the third year in a row, a local resident is organizing an event to provide free haircuts for local youths as they prepare to go back to school. Marysville’s Chris Taylor, of Ohio Concrete Service...
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By Mac Cordell 
August 17, 2021
Marysville’s Finance Committee is recommending the city appropriate $200,000 to complete restrooms and concession stands at the joint recreation facility. In 2019, the Union County Joint Recreation Di...
Masks remain optional for start  of school at NU
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By Ally Lanasa 
August 17, 2021
North Union Local School Superintendent Richard Baird provided a COVID-19 response update to the board of education Monday, stating that face coverings will be optional at school and during school act...
United Way wraps up school supply drive
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 17, 2021
Kathy House, of the Central Ohio Youth Center, left, and Corie Bix, of the United Way of Union County, stand with a portion of the school supplies collected during the “Learn United” School Supply Dri...
Patrons enjoy
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 16, 2021
Patrons of the All Ohio Balloon Fest, shown above, enjoy shopping from balloon venders. The All Ohio Balloon Fest was held Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Union County Airport. Attendance just ov...
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By Mac Cordell 
August 16, 2021
Marysville City Council will hear a plan next week to deal with Uptown parking during snow emergencies. At a recent meeting, the Marysville Public Safety/Public Service Committee voted to recommend le...
Country star performs at AOBF
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 14, 2021
Country music star Mitchell Tenpenny entertains the crowd during Friday evening’s All Ohio Balloon Fest at the Union County Airport. The event will conclude this evening. (All Ohio Balloon Fest photo ...
Census shows 2020 growth in Union County
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By Mac Cordell 
August 14, 2021
This graph shows growth in Union County from the 2020 census. Marysville and Union County residents know the area has seen growth. Now they know exactly how much growth. Thursday afternoon, the U.S. C...
Missing person report leads to felony charges against local man
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By Mac Cordell 
August 14, 2021
A missing person’s report has led to felony charges against a local man. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Zane Corban, 22, of 32 Spruce Drive. Corban is charged with two counts of unlawful sex...
Balloon Fest off to a great start……almost
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 13, 2021
Crowds poured into the Union County Airport for the first day of the 2021 All Ohio Balloon Fest - before the rain began to pour, too. Performances from opening acts Shane Stephens Band and Cliff Cody,...
Alleged zero-turn lawnmower thief charged
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By Mac Cordell 
August 13, 2021
The man allegedly responsible for stealing nearly $18,000 worth of lawn mowers from a local store has been indicted. The Union County Grand Jury has charged Michael Anthony Caldwell, 64, of Columbus, ...
Milford Center man killed in crash
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By Mac Cordell 
August 12, 2021
Clinton A. Rice and a juvenile passenger were riding this 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle when they hit a truck turning into a driveway on Buck Run Road. (Photo submitted) A Milford Center man has die...
County assistance sought for Opera House project
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By Ally Lanasa 
August 12, 2021
Officials from Richwood met with the Union County Commissioners on Wednesday to provide an update about the former Richwood Opera House development efforts and discuss funding opportunities for the pr...
Editorial – Balloon Fest returns after a year off
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 12, 2021
Stage is set for Balloon Fest Volunteers with a mission group from Lima help set up the stage for the All Ohio Balloon Fest today at the Union County Airport. Gates open today at 5 p.m. when the Shane...
Balloon Fest bounces back
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 11, 2021
Attendees at a previous All Ohio Balloon Fest are pictured gathering for the nightly balloon glow. Though the Belgian owners of the Yoda and Darth Vader balloons could not enter the country this year ...
Area officials OK opioid deal
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 11, 2021
A group of local governments have each approved the terms of a national opioid settlement agreement. At recent meetings, Marysville, Plain City, Richwood and Union County opted in to a settlement that...