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Marysville pay-to-play changes again
Education, News
Marysville pay-to-play changes again
Fear of divisive reaction prompts reduction in fee
By Chad Williamson 
November 29, 2024
Parents of athletes in the Marysville schools will need to start filling out checks to the district in pencil. For the sixth time in the last month, the pay-to-play fee for sports has changed, after t...
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Drivers injured in crash
News
Drivers injured in crash
By Kyle Meddles 
November 27, 2024
Deputies and units from the Jerome Township Fire Department responded to the 12000 block of Watkins Road at 5:23 p.m., Monday, to investigate a two-car injury crash involving a 2020 Subaru Ascent and ...
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Triad officials reflect on failed levy
Education, News
Triad officials reflect on failed levy
By Kyle Meddles 
November 26, 2024
The Triad Board of Education reflected on the failed levy renewal while the district prioritizes funds toward classroom improvements. Triad’s 0.5%, five-year income tax, which was a renewal of the lev...
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SROs leave Marysville schools
Education, News
SROs leave Marysville schools
Officials continue to talk, but officers are gone for now
By Michael Williamson 
November 26, 2024
The Marysville school district is ending its school resource officer program this week but city and school officials said that doesn’t mean a law enforcement presence is leaving altogether. In a joint...
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Community Thanksgiving meal set
News
Community Thanksgiving meal set
By Kyle Meddles 
November 26, 2024
What started as some leftover bingo funds and an idea has since become a holiday staple in the community. “Our goal is to provide a warm and inviting meal to those in need in Union County,” Julie Whip...
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Early stumbles set stage for Mike Justice’s rise to sheriff
News
Incoming Union County Sheriff Mike Justice is shown recording the Marysville Journal-Tribune Podcast. The podcast will be available on all popular streaming platforms Thursday.
Early stumbles set stage for Mike Justice’s rise to sheriff
By Kyle Meddles 
November 26, 2024
Newly elected Sheriff Mike Justice said that early failures in his law enforcement career set him down a path that would lead him to seek the top position in the agency. On the next episode of the Mar...
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Meth listed as factor in car crash
Court News, News
Meth listed as factor in car crash
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
November 25, 2024
A North Lewisburg man could be facing as many as five years in prison after allegedly causing a car crash that resulted in injuries while on methamphetamines. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted ...
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BlackSuit claims responsibility for ransomware school attack
Education, News
BlackSuit claims responsibility for ransomware school attack
By Michael Williamson 
November 25, 2024
A “ransomeware gang” is claiming credit for the cyberattack on the Marysville school district late last month. According to Comparitech, a pro-consumer tech website that tracks cybersecurity and priva...
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Satanic group appears
News
The Satanic Temple, a national and international religious organization based out of Salem, Massachusetts, announced Saturday that it will be offering a release time religious instruction (RTRI) program for Edgewood Elementary School students. Pictured above is the flier that was posted on the group’s social media pages over the weekend. (Photo submitted)
Satanic group appears
Creates release time religious instruction program for Edgewood
By Mike Williamson 
November 25, 2024
Students at Edgewood Elementary School in Marysville could soon have another option for religious-based education outside the school district. Starting in December, the Satanic Temple (TST) announced ...
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Diane Allen to retire
Education, News
Diane Allen to retire
By Chad Williamson 
November 22, 2024
Stepping down after a 13-year career leading the Marysville school district, Superintendent Diane Allen said her legacy will be in students, rather than a stadium or STEM school. Allen’s retirement wa...
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School board meeting draws a crowd
Education, News
School board meeting draws a crowd
By Chad Williamson 
November 22, 2024
Creekview Intermediate School student Avery Whitehurst, above, was among numerous residents addressing the Marysville Board of Education about concerns after the levy defeat at Thursday's meeting. Ave...
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Cadence Pauk attains Rank of Eagle Scout
News
Cadence Pauk attains Rank of Eagle Scout
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 22, 2024
Cadence P. Pauk, 18, recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. For her Eagle Scout project, Pauk led a team of scouts to carry out sizable conservation and beautification landscape projects encompass...
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Marysville participation fees rise and fall
Education, News
Marysville participation fees rise and fall
By Chad Williamson 
November 22, 2024
Thursday night into Friday morning was a wild 12 hours if you were trying to pin down pay-to-participate fees in the Marysville school district. Fees went up and down for various activities, before ev...
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Fairbanks eyes slate of projects for 2025
Education, News
Fairbanks eyes slate of projects for 2025
By Michael Williamson 
November 21, 2024
Facilities updates continue at Fairbanks as the district looks toward projects for 2025. The board of education approved two resolutions this week dealing with construction management items for high s...
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The first of the white stuff
News
The first of the white stuff
By Michael Williamson, Kyle Meddles 
November 21, 2024
Union County residents woke up to the first snowfall of the winter season Thursday morning, as the pictures below in Marysville's Eljer Park and Plain City show. Above, an ODOT worker on Route 736 cli...
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North Union changing preschool schedule
Education, News
North Union changing preschool schedule
By Kyle Meddles 
November 20, 2024
The model for preschool instruction at North Union is changing from two full-days to four half-days per week effective for the 2025-2026 school year. At the regular board meeting on Monday, Deana Adam...
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20 years of NUES
Education, News
20 years of NUES
By Kyle Meddles 
November 20, 2024
During the tour of the North Union Elementary School prior to the Monday board meeting, staff and board members looked at a display of “20 years of kindergarten” as part of the 20th anniversary celebr...
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Jerome open to cannabis operations
News, Plain City
Jerome open to cannabis operations
By Michael Williamson 
November 20, 2024
Jerome Township is working through a zoning amendment that would allow certain cannabis-related land uses into the township. Zoning Inspector Eric Snowden said the board asked him to look into the mat...
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Work of Fairbanks students to appear in Library of Congress
Education, News
Five Fairbanks students presented a project three years in the making during the Ohio School Board Association’s Student Achievement Fair in Columbus earlier this month. The project, part of the district’s Authentic Learning approach to education, had students interview and record their peers to learn about their stories and experiences. Students pictured from left are Elli Shaffer, Ava Lahmers, Kendole Crozier, Pamela Bosworth and Leo Bosworth. (Photo submitted)
Work of Fairbanks students to appear in Library of Congress
By Michael Williamson 
November 19, 2024
A group of Fairbanks students presented work to visitors from all over the state this month – work that will also land in the Library of Congress. On Nov. 11, the group of five students attended the O...
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Chick-fil-A files to build in city
News
Chick-fil-A has taken the first step to build one of its fast food chicken restaurants in Marysville. The company recently filed an application to have its design evaluated by the city’s Design Review Board. (Photo submitted)
Chick-fil-A files to build in city
Will locate at former Sunbelt site on Delaware Avenue
By Mac Cordell 
November 19, 2024
City officials have confirmed that Chick-fil-A has filed paperwork to bring a restaurant to Marysville. The fast food chicken chain filed paperwork Tuesday to have the design of the new store reviewed...
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Future of junior high considered in JA facility planning
Education, News
The graphic above shows four of the 10 current options Alder's community advisory team is looking at as possible facility configurations. The items in red indicate new buildings or additions. The numbers indicate projected capacity (green) and current capacity (white) for each of the buildings. (Graphic submitted)
Future of junior high considered in JA facility planning
By Mike Williamson 
November 18, 2024
As Jonathan Alder works to finish its facility planning, one question the district is facing is whether it should repurpose or demolish the current junior high building. Josh Predovich, with the archi...
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Woman arrested after pursuit
News
Michelle E. Sawyer, 52, of 20955 Collins Ave., Milford Center, was arrested Saturday evening following a multi-agency pursuit through the southern portion of the county and into the Marysville Uptown. Police were eventually able to get the car stopped in the 100 block of South Main Street and pulled the woman out. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Woman arrested after pursuit
Suspected drunk driver hit two cruisers during pursuit
By Mac Cordell 
November 18, 2024
A Milford Center woman could be facing prison time after a slow-speed pursuit this weekend, during which she hit two separate sheriff’s office cruisers. Michelle E. Sawyer, 52, of 20955 Collins Ave., ...
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Marysville man injured in crash
News
Lavern L. Schroyer, 70, of Marysville was transported to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton for treatment of serious injuries sustained in a Friday crash. (Photo submitted)
Marysville man injured in crash
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 18, 2024
Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by the Bellefontaine Examiner. ––– A Marysville man reportedly sustained life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly aft...
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Council rejects medical waste facility
News
Council rejects medical waste facility
By Mac Cordell 
November 15, 2024
A proposed medical waste sterilization facility in the city has been rejected. At its meeting Tuesday, Marysville City Council rejected a proposed change to the city’s zoning code to add the term “Bio...
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North Lewisburg angles for $750K grant
News
North Lewisburg angles for $750K grant
By Chad Williamson 
November 15, 2024
A community income survey completed in recent years could benefit North Lewisburg to the tune of $750,000. Mary Richards Oakley, a senior planner for Columbus-based Community Development Consultants, ...
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View inside city Christmas tree
News
View inside city Christmas tree
By Mac Cordell 
November 15, 2024
Holiday decorations continue to fill Marysville’s Partners Park in the Uptown. The city Christmas tree was assembled and erected Friday and soon, Santa’s house will make its appearance in the park. Th...
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P.C. revisiting sidewalk maintenance program
News, Plain City
P.C. revisiting sidewalk maintenance program
By Michael Williamson 
November 15, 2024
Plain City is in the early stages of considering a sidewalk maintenance program that could mean repairs to some of the village’s pathways through town. At a council meeting earlier this week, Village ...
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Holiday lights emerging
News
Holiday lights emerging
By Mac Cordell 
November 15, 2024
Uptown Marysville is beginning to look like Christmas. As November approaches its midpoint, city officials are beginning to decorate sidewalks, streets and parks in preparation for the upcoming holida...
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City, schools discussions continue
News
City, schools discussions continue
Residents urge council to help find solution after levy failure
By Mac Cordell 
November 14, 2024
City officials want residents to know they are having conversations with school officials following the recent defeat of the school levy request. “Our community feels broken right now, and we need you...
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Charges stem from argument involving pistol
Court News, News
Charges stem from argument involving pistol
By Mac Cordell 
November 14, 2024
A Richwood man could be facing more than a decade in prison after allegedly burglarizing a home with a handgun. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Christopher Michael Stevens, 24, whose court-li...
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