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Marysville first responders wheel a student out on a stretcher during a training exercise Friday at the Early College High School. The joint effort between the Marysville Police and Fire departments was the first time the Rescue Task Force participated in an active shooter training scenario. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Two more chunks of land, shown above in red, are planning to be annexed into the city for the Marysville East development south of Watkins Road. (Graphic submitted)

The $250,000 grant will go toward the construction of a brand new livestock arena pavilion at the Richwood Independent Fair, as seen above with the namesake of Richard “Buzz” Sampson adorned on it in honor of the grantor. The facility will serve as the primary show arena for local Union County 4-H and FFA exhibitors. (Graphic submitted)

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel delivers the keynote address during Ohio Hi-Point Career Center’s Class of 2026 Convocation Ceremony on Wednesday at Bellefontaine High School. Speaking before graduates, families and supporters gathered in a packed gymnasium, Tressel encouraged students to approach the future with “an attitude of gratitude,” surround themselves with positive influences and maintain perspective through life’s challenges and successes. The ceremony celebrated the Class of 2026 under the theme “Prepared by Grit, Powered by Opportunities,” while recognizing student achievements in academics, workforce preparation, military service and post-secondary education. Several Marysville students were among those highlighted during the ceremony, including Senior Student of the Year Eugenia Matta Trujillo and master of ceremonies Kyan Thomas. (Photos submitted)

Above, Triad High School students spent a recent service day serving the community by touching up the paint of the Roll of Honor veterans memorial wall in North Lewisburg ahead of Memorial Day. (Photo submitted)

Gail DeGood-Guy spent over five months searching for Revolutionary War veterans in local cemeteries around the North Union School District. Her search took her to Claibourne Cemetery to identify the grave of veteran Enoch Fisher. However, while walking the cemetery she also found the grave of John Spicer, pictured above, who served in New Jersey during the revolution. (Photo submitted)