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PCPD to add second sergeant position
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 5, 2021
The Plain City Police Department will have a second sergeant later this summer. Police Chief Dale McKee spoke to council about the department’s need during a work session this week. He noted that vill...
Solar farm meeting mostly positive
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By Mac Cordell 
June 4, 2021
Members of the public had their opportunity Thursday to formally make known their opinion on a solar farm proposed for the northern part of Union County. The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) held a near...
Dave’s Pharmacy to change ownership
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 4, 2021
Dave’s Pharmacy Pharmacist in Charge Melissa Sancho will soon be the full owner of the company. Through Cardinal Health’s Pharmacy Transition Services team, Sancho will further her ownership over the ...
Wings will host delayed anniversary celebration
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 4, 2021
Though a year delayed, Wings Support and Recovery is ready to welcome the community with open arms to its 20th year celebration. “We want everyone to be able to leave their homes, it’s been a year,” s...
County seeing spike in overdose deaths
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By Mac Cordell 
June 3, 2021
“Do the math,” says Lance Emberling with the Union County Coroner’s Office. “You have a damn good chance of dying if you are using drugs right now.” The math is this, says Emberling: for several years...
Marysville schools announce top scholars for class of 2021
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 3, 2021
Marysville High School and Marysville Early College High School have announced their awards, scholarships and honors for the Class of 2021. The class graduated on May 22. Marysville Early College High...
Jerome officials brought up to speed on gas line project
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 2, 2021
Jerome Township officials are joining with Union County and Millcreek Township in approving a list of proposed stipulations for Columbia Gas. Union County Assistant Prosecutor Thayne Gray spoke during...
Richwood Council gives developer extension to finish work
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
June 2, 2021
The Richwood Village council called a special meeting Tuesday evening to deal with the Dudley Circle project. councilman Reddy Brown was absent from the meeting. The original agreement with contractor...
Organizers plan first Marysville Pride Fest
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By Mac Cordell 
June 2, 2021
Marysville is set to host a local LGBTQ+ pride event. “I would welcome everyone to participate in the celebration of their community and use this as a learning opportunity and a chance to share kindne...
Here they come
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 2, 2021
A cicada from Brood X is pictured on Maple Ridge Road in Milford Center. The homeowner said that the insects have been emerging from the ground slowly over the past week. Brood X, also known as the Gr...
Tapping into three generations of talent
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 2, 2021
Three generations of buglers performed at Jerome Township’s Memorial Day ceremony. Lt. Kelly Weakley of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, at left; his son Joshua, a sophomore in the Jonathan Alder High S...
State of the County – U.C. entered 2021 on solid footing
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By Mac Cordell 
June 1, 2021
“The county is strong.” That’s the message Union County Commissioners want the public to take from the recently released State of the County Address. “We were able to come through 2020, a year of so m...
Community honors service members
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 1, 2021
Somewhat cool temperatures and the lingering effects of the pandemic didn’t stop a large group of residents from gathering at Oakdale Cemetery Monday morning for Marysville’s Memorial Day Ceremony. Sp...
It’s pothole season
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By Mac Cordell 
May 28, 2021
Marysville is asking people to report potholes, like these on the ramp from state Route 31 onto U.S. 33. (Photo submitted) Residents urged to report hazards A sure sign of spring moving to summer is t...
2021 U.C. Fair will return to normal
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By Mac Cordell 
May 28, 2021
The 2021 Union County Fair is on track to be a normal fair. “We are working fast and furious on it,” said Michelle Kuhlwein. “It’s going to be a pretty good lineup this year when it comes to the fair....
Marysville schools see shakeup in administration
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By Chad Williamson 
May 28, 2021
The leadership within the Marysville School District will look very different in the fall. Superintendent Diane Allen announced recently that planned administrative shifts will see a variety of member...
Marysville man was Civil War hero
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 28, 2021
Editor’s Note: The following article is the first of a six-part series by Marysville resident Eric Demchak about one of Marysville’s forgotten war heroes. The series describes the career of Col. Josep...
That would be a wood bee
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 28, 2021
Recent warm weather has spurred a number of carpenter bees, like this one pictured at Eljer Park, to emerge from their tunnels. Before the winter, female carpenter bees bore into wood to create a tunn...
York sentenced to prison on child rapes
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By Mac Cordell 
May 27, 2021
As part of his sentencing hearing, Charles York, left, explains and demonstrates his claim that law enforcement officials allegedly tortured his brother and others to get a confession in previous case...
City was finalist for Peloton facility
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By Mac Cordell 
May 26, 2021
Peloton officials announced Monday the company would build its first U.S.-based manufacturing facility, Peloton Output Park, in Wood County’s Troy Township. The company is expected to create more than...
Man runs down woman with car
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By Mac Cordell 
May 26, 2021
A Marysville woman was flown to the Ohio State University Medical Center early this morning after a man allegedly ran her over following an altercation at a bar. Nicholas Wyatt Burns, 25, of Delaware,...
P.C. Council seeks to be fair in support of events
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 26, 2021
Plain City Council is working to support Rock the Clock in a manner that is fair to other local events. Event organizer Tim Dawson was at the council meeting Monday to request the village’s financial ...
Plain City to hold weekend events at Pastime Park
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 26, 2021
Plain City officials are bringing back the Bluegrass and BBQ event this Memorial Day weekend. Residents are invited to Pastime Park from 2-8 p.m. Sunday, May 30 for food trucks and musical performance...
Dive training helps Plain City find pool leak
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 26, 2021
What could have been a disaster for the Plain City Aquatic Center turned into a win-win situation for the community. Village Administrator Nathan Cahall said an issue with the pool nearly caused offic...
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By Mac Cordell 
May 25, 2021
A pair of public presentations got very different responses at Monday night’s Marysville City Council meeting. As part of the meeting’s public comment section, council heard presentations about a grou...
A little light dusting
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 25, 2021
Good spring weather means that most local farm fields are planted. With a hot week, some farmers have been able to get a first cutting of hay. But not all agricultural work happens in the fields. Some...
Richwood officials have had enough of developer’s stall tactics
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
May 25, 2021
After 15 years, contractor given six days to pave Dudley Circle Developer Jason Wills signed a contract with the Village of Richwood in 2006 regarding a plan to complete work in the Dudley Circle hous...
A more normal graduation
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 24, 2021
Members of the Marysville Schools Class of 2021 throw their caps into the air at the conclusion of Saturday’s graduation ceremony at the football stadium. Though the 455 graduates were spaced out and ...