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Tall and full of blooms
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 16, 2021
Through the isolation of the pandemic, lifetime Union County resident Elsie Kandel has found joy in raising her flowers. The 96-year-old is especially proud of this Apple Blossom Pink Amaryllis that s...
Memorial explains why it will not provide vaccinations
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 16, 2021
Editor’s note: The following release is supplied by Memorial Health, explaining why the hospital will not be a vaccine provider for the public. The release is being run as submitted. ––– At Memorial H...
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By Mac Cordell 
January 15, 2021
Marysville’s recently formed ad hoc committee to discuss council rules has started discussion on a section that would allow the body to expel one of its members. At the conclusion of Thursday’s meetin...
Second provider of vaccinations listed
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 15, 2021
Kroger Pharmacy in Marysville will be offering COVID-19 vaccines to those who are 80 and older. Like vaccines offered by the Union County Health Department, shots administered at Kroger will also requ...
Officials seek details on Hardin Co. solar farms
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By Mac Cordell 
January 14, 2021
The Union County Commissioners this week held discussions to better understand how solar farms could impact the community. “They (solar farms) have been good to work with,” said Hardin County Commissi...
Crash reported on Main Street
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 14, 2021
Shortly after 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Marysville police and EMS responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Main and Fourth streets. Officials said the crash report had not yet been prepare...
Oldest seniors should start getting vaccine next week
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 14, 2021
Union County residents who are 80 and older will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine beginning Jan. 20. The group is the first of Gov. Mike DeWine’s second priority group - called Phase 1B - to ...
Jon Alder makes plans ahead of vaccine
News, Plain City
By Mac Cordell 
January 13, 2021
Jonathan Alder officials are making plans for the day when they can have students back in school full time. “There is no way to etch that in stone,” Jonathan Alder Board of Education President Shannon...
A look at the new MDX
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 13, 2021
Acura on Tuesday celebrated the official production start of the all-new 2022 Acura MDX at the East Liberty Auto Plant. The fourth-generation MDX will serve as the new flagship of the Acura brand. The...
Plain City seeks funding for road and utility projects
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 13, 2021
Despite “some disappointing news” regarding funding, Plain City officials said portions of projects in the northeast quadrant of the village will still move forward. Village Administrator Nathan Cahal...
Cock-a-doodle-don’t: N.L. not big on chickens
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By Chad Williamson 
January 13, 2021
A resident’s request to change an ordinance prohibiting chickens in the village limits met stiff resistance at Tuesday night’s North Lewisburg Village Council meeting. Resident Angela Myers asked coun...
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By Mac Cordell 
January 12, 2021
Pair of residents want Carpenter to face consequences Members of the public participated in Monday night’s council meeting to call for the removal of member Aaron Carpenter. During the meeting’s publi...
Construction progress updated
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 12, 2021
Pictured above is a map showing the various multi-family residential units currently under construction around the city of Marysville. The graphic updates information provided in the Journal-Tribune’s...
Plain City settles on committee appointments for 2021
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 12, 2021
Plain City council members are ready to serve on their committees for the upcoming year. The group began Monday’s work session by unanimously electing John Rucker as council president. Rucker stepped ...
2022 Acura MDX rolls off line at East Liberty
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 12, 2021
Associates at the East Liberty Auto Plant celebrated the official production start of the new 2022 Acura MDX today. Company officials said the fourth-generation MDX has been completely redesigned from...
Not too interested in the match
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 11, 2021
Emma Keaton, 7, wasn’t too interested in a nearby high school wrestling match and decided her doll deserved more attention. Marysville High School hosted wrestling matches Saturday, including a trio o...
Plain City Council members hold hope for new year
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 11, 2021
Plain City Council is looking forward to 2021 following an unpredictable year. Council members discussed their goals for the New Year during their most recent work session. Despite a tumultuous 2020 f...
County smashes revenue record in 2020
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By Mac Cordell 
January 9, 2021
Tops 2019 figure by nearly $3 million; Carryover funds push past $24 million total Despite a pandemic, Union County’s general fund saw record revenue for 2020. According to the Union County Auditor’s ...
Zoning fee increases on the table in Jerome Township
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 9, 2021
Certain zoning fees are likely to increase in Jerome Township, although trustees won’t vote on the matter until February. During the most recent Board of Trustees meeting, Director of Departments Doug...
“I didn’t see anything but patriotism”
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By Mac Cordell 
January 8, 2021
Marysville City Council member Aaron J. Carpenter was in Washington this week to participate it the planned “Save America March.” Carpenter had VIP access to the event putting him the front rows for P...
UCHD updated on Tier 1B  procedures for older adults
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 8, 2021
Gov. Mike DeWine announced additional guidance Thursday regarding the order in which individuals in his second priority group will receive COVID-19 vaccines. Tier 1B includes Ohioans 65 and older, tho...
Triad schools return to full, in-person learning
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 8, 2021
Preschool students enjoy lunch during their first day back to fully in-person classes Jan. 4. Students are separated by a clear divider while they are unable to wear masks while eating. Triad Superint...
Area Tier 1A nears completion
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 7, 2021
Union County Health Commissioner Jason Orcena said the majority of local individuals in the first priority group - or Tier 1A - have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, the health department is prepar...
Man faces third domestic violence indictment in as many months
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By Mac Cordell 
January 7, 2021
A local has been indicted again, marking the third time in three months he is accused of attacking the same woman. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Joseph R. Boerger, 40, of 433 Ash St., Marys...
Plain City could see new drive-thru restaurant
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 6, 2021
A new drive-thru restaurant could be coming to Plain City, although officials won’t yet disclose the actual company. Village Administrator Nathan Cahall told council during Tuesday’s work session that...
Back on mask task
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 6, 2021
Miriam Looker, a resident at Walnut Crossing who recently turned 95, is continuing to help the community after overcoming COVID-19. Looker, a gifted quilter, turned her talents to mask-making at the s...
StoryWalk installed at Pastime Park
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 6, 2021
The Plain City Public Library and the Village of Plain City recently installed a StoryWalk at Pastime Park. Pages from a children’s book are displayed in cases installed along the path at the park. As...
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By Mac Cordell 
January 5, 2021
Marysville City Council spent much of its Monday work session talking about itself. At the meeting, council discussed a series of specific changes as well as some philosophical questions. The topic be...
Road closed for theater work
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 5, 2021
One block of South Main Street in Marysville’s Uptown area has been closed for the past two days as construction crews use a large crane to install new trusses as part of the Avalon Theatre constructi...