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The lower left corner of this sample ballot from the Union County Board of Elections shows five candidates running for Marysville School Board, though one was withdrawn from consideration. Bob Sements has dropped from the race and in Jerome Township candidate Jay Regula has also withdrawn. The announcements came too late to be taken off the ballot, so voting machines will carry signs noting that votes for the two individuals will not be tallied. (Graphic submitted)

The bridge into Magnetic Springs from Route 37 is now open to traffic after construction ended last week. The 41-year-old bridge was closed to traffic on July 16, 2024 following an inspection by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), which revealed deteriorated components of the structure. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

A vacant building stands at the corner of Seventh and Main streets in Marysville. The city is considering increasing fees charged for vacant buildings in the municipality. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

Kyle Hoyng is back at work at his city engineer's job after going through a kidney transplant on Aug. 22. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

The Hope Center has already begun preparations to start serving the community out of the old Scotts Taylor Plant, pictured above from the backside of the building, where the organization envisions an entrance and plenty of space to begin accepting donations and providing emergency assistance. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Footage from in-car or body-worn cameras, like the one shown above, are now going to come with a price if requested from the Union County Sheriff’s Office. A bill signed into law earlier this year allows agencies to charge up to $75 per hour to process footage. (file photo)

An abandoned house at the corner of Main and West streets in Broadway burnt down on Monday as firefighters worked to put out the flames. Above, firemen from multiple departments work a hose while putting out the fire. Officials on-scene said that there were no injuries and that the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Tolles students pictured from left to right are Logan Faulkner, Dylan Shields, Seth French and Luke Self. (Photo submitted)

Unionville-area local James Raterman is pictured above sitting in military fatigues on the set of “One Battle After Another,” which is the most recent film directed by acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson, pictured above in the bottom-right corner. The film, which stars high-profile actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, hit theaters on Sept. 26. (Photo submitted)

Mark Bell, cyber security outreach coordinator for the Adjutant General’s Department of Ohio, speaks to an audience about precautionary measures to help prevent cyberattacks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague discusses his new Buckeye Business Advantage program at the Journal-Tribune office in Marysville Wednesday. The new program aims to provide reduced interest loans to small business owners across the state. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Union County Sheriff’s deputies and an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper line their cars on the side of the road off Route 31 recently as part of an air speed operation designed to slow down motorists in the area. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

Students from Marysville Early College High School and Jonathan Alder joined students from Wapokoneta and Mechanicsburg in a guided tour of the Marysville Auto Plant on Friday as part of Honda’s Manufacturing Day. During the tour, students got an up-close view of Honda’s robotics, welding and assembly lines as they walked the floor. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)