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Sief Alafifi, 22, of Columbus, was cited for failure to main assured clear distance ahead this morning after a two-vehicle crash involving a Union County Sheriff’s cruiser. Deputy Chief Tony Brooks of...

Like they have done so many times the last couple of weeks, local residents spent the early morning hours shoveling or plowing snow. Above, Gene Miller uses his garden tractor to clear the sidewalks a...

Cpl. Nate Stone, of the Marysville Division of Police, was recently named Crisis Intervention Team Officer of the Year for Union County. As mental health related calls increase, law enforcement offici...

Union County Health Commissioner Jason Orcena said he is encouraged by the positive developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, in part due to the local mass vaccination efforts. “We’re not quite ...

In a year upended by the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 was still a rewarding season for the Jerome Township Division of Fire. “The Division of Fire is just so vital to our community and what they provide...

Kyrell Stauffer, 15, above, and Kaiden Johnson, 16, below, both of Marysville, threw caution to the wind Tuesday, going airborne on their sleds as they went down a hill at the Marysville Reservoir. Se...

Marysville’s Finance Committee is moving forward with recommendations to spend nearly $2 million on infrastructure and facilities. At Tuesday night’s finance committee meeting, the group agreed to spo...

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...