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Editor’s note: The following release is supplied by Memorial Health. ––– Memorial Health has announced it will implement several visitation changes at Memorial Hospital, Memorial Health medical center...

Village crews put in long hours this week clearing streets. Above, village employee Shawn Bray makes a pass through Pastime Park, opening the facility for students off school as well as their parents....

Footprints are seen here on Richwood Lake recently. Village officials state that no one is allowed to ice fish, skate, sled, or run four-wheelers or snowmobiles in Richwood Park or on Richwood Lake. (...

Snow descended on Union County late Monday afternoon and did not let up until this morning. Predicted totals were for 6-8 inches of snow in the area, but at least one recording station in the area rec...

The company behind the first development subject to Plain City’s impact fees is asking officials to give them a bye. M/I Homes requested a waiver of three different fees associated with the proposed D...

Above, the Union County Law Enforcement Memorial on the courthouse lawn this morning shows mounds of snow that fell on the center of Marysville. Below, a sign at the Marysville Reservoir offers sound ...

Had worked with Triad Youth Wrestling An area man and former youth wrestling coach could be facing life in prison for allegedly raping underage boys. The Champaign County Grand Jury has indicted Ronal...

Northern Union County Fire and EMS District (NUCFD) was called to 13154 Route 47 for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found smoke and flames showing from the rear of the residence. Th...

In Friday shakeup, three area districts announce accelerated returns to class Friday brought big changes to the outlook of education in Union County. With COVID-19 case numbers stabilizing and vaccina...

Friday brought big changes to the outlook of education in Union County. With COVID-19 case numbers stabilizing and vaccination clinics planned for area school staff members, three local districts anno...

An area man has been indicted on a variety of felony charges including causing the death of a Richwood man. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Ethan Michael Lowther, 26, of 201 Center St., Ashle...

Pictured below are members of the Winter Homecoming courts for the Marysville High School and Early College High School. The schools are wrapping up spirit week today, while the Ice Kings and Snow Que...

Plain City’s organizational structure will shift slightly if its citizens approve a proposed charter in the March 9 special election. Under the current Mayor-Council form of government, council member...

Union County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Charlotte Coleman Eufinger, shown above, recently stepped down from the bench after 18 years of service. (Photo submitted) Whether practicing as an attorn...

Doug A. Jones says a final goodbye to Bonnie Jones, his wife of 42 years, moments before he is led away to begin his 30-month prison sentence. Jones, 81, pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter...

Just months into his now 50-year law enforcement career, a young Trooper Floyd Golden poses with his Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser in 1971. Golden served with the OSP for 26 years. (Photo submitte...

Those who are 65 and older will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning this week. The Union County Health Department will hold its weekly vaccine clinic Friday. Those looking to make an app...

Plain City Council is considering another business interested in leasing the village’s former municipal properties. During the Monday meeting, Village Administrator Nathan Cahall said a local company ...

A North Lewisburg resident seeking to raise chickens in the village returned to plead her case to council Tuesday night, armed with facts and figures. Angela Myers first approached council in January ...

The Plain City Police Department was recently named the February 2021 “Agency of the Month” for its outstanding community policing efforts by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enfor...

An early morning dusting City crews were busy this morning clearing streets and sidewalks. Officials said clearing the city’s Uptown is also a priority to help shoppers and other business-goers naviga...

A Marysville man could be facing up to two decades in prison after allegedly raping and having sexual contact with a child on multiple occasions. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Michael Scott...

Union County Sheriff Jamie Patton, center, presented “Life Savings Awards” to Richwood Police Officers Cody Martindale, left, and Woodrow Geer, right. Martindale and Geer assisted Union County Sheriff...

Ohio seniors are growing in numbers according to the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA), the agency that administers programs and services to older Ohioans. Not only does Ohio have 2.5 million residents o...

Shavelle Denise Little, of Marysville, has been indicted for an November incident when she allegedly broke in and attacked a former girlfriend. Little is a former Ohio State University basketball star...

Paperwork referencing unemployment benefits are showing up in mailboxes to the surprise of residents of Union County and individuals across the country. The forms above were sent to a Marysville resid...

NU grad and Union County resident faces murder charge From Staff and AP reports: COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The former police officer accused of killing Andre Hill interacted “two to three” times with Hill...

While the date hasn’t been set, Marysville City Council will hold a work session to discuss the city’s involvement in the future of the YMCA. At the council’s work session this week, members discussed...

Pictured above in screen captures are some of the stars appearing in the first-ever Super Bowl ad for Scotts Miracle-Gro which will air Sunday. Taking part are, clockwise from top left, Martha Stewart...

While the snowy weather forced drivers to be a little more cautious during their morning commutes, it also provided winter scenery like the view at Partners Park pictured above. The Level One Snow Eme...