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Union is youngest county in the state
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By Michael Williamson 
February 8, 2021
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...
Former Buckeye standout faces local felonies
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By Mac Cordell 
February 6, 2021
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...
Area not immune to national wave of fraudulent jobless claims
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By Michael Williamson 
February 6, 2021
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...
Defense: Officer and Andre Hill interacted before shooting
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 6, 2021
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...
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By Mac Cordell 
February 5, 2021
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...
Scotts to air Super Bowl ad
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 5, 2021
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...
Winter’s beauty
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 5, 2021
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...
Medical Reserves the backbone of virus fight
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 4, 2021
Medical Reserve Corp Volunteer Nurse Sally Wiley, pictured at right, administers the COVID-19 vaccination to Lt. Justin French with the Jerome Township Division of Fire at the health department’s firs...
Questions lead county to reverse course on bond payoff
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By Mac Cordell 
February 4, 2021
Union County is moving forward with a plan to pay off one bond and reversing course on a plan to pay off another. Last week, county officials met with bond counselor Andy Brossart, of Bradley Payne. B...
Foggy, icy morning greets city
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 4, 2021
While the fog made visibility difficult overnight, the high humidity combined with freezing temperatures to create an icy scene as Marysville residents woke this morning. Hoar frost like this on Maple...
Jerome to increase zoning fees
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 3, 2021
Jerome Township Trustees voted Tuesday to increase certain zoning fees in order to cover the cost to review them. “We wanted to have a reason why our fees are what they are,” said Director of Departme...
Identity of fatal fire victim released
News, Plain City
By Mac Cordell 
February 3, 2021
Investigators are looking for the cause of this fire at Pleasant Valley Colony Apartments on Sunday. 73-year-old Vicki Fleck, who lived in one of the senior living apartments, died in the fire. (Photo...
New residents popping up
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 3, 2021
It seems that the population of Marysville has grown drastically since Sunday with the addition of dozens of snowmen. Above, Chance Voegele, 8, poses with his snowman that he built, with some help, be...
Military support group creates Decker scholarship
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 3, 2021
The impact of Major General Oscar C. Decker, Jr. and wife Ella Mae “Babe” will continue to be felt by the community, even after their passing. The Union County Military Family Support Group recently i...
FHS royalty crowned
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 3, 2021
Fairbanks High School held its winter Homecoming celebration Tuesday evening. Mason Cushman (left) was crowned the king, while Linsey Eddy was named the queen. The Fairbanks varsity boys basketball te...
Mirroring Mill Valley
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By Mac Cordell 
February 2, 2021
Representatives of Pulte Homes approached Marysville Council Monday night with plans for a new 300-home development across Route 31 from Mill Valley. Above, the large red square shows the development’...
Plain City woman killed in fire
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 2, 2021
Investigators are looking for the cause of a fire that killed a Plain City woman. About 8:31 p.m. Sunday, the Pleasant Valley Joint Fire District received numerous 911 calls notifying the fire departm...
Shot scheduling for those 70+ to open Thursday
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 2, 2021
Those who are 70 and older will be able to schedule their appointments Thursday to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Union County Health Department’s online scheduler, available at www.uchdclinic.org,...
Loitering uptown
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 2, 2021
Local residents who are willing to brave the winter weather might be greeted by this large snowman, near the intersection of Fifth and Main streets. Sheriff Jamie Patton issued a Level 2 Snow Warning ...
Snow day
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 1, 2021
The pre-dawn hours this morning were filled with flashing lights and the sound of shovels and plows clearing the lots of local businesses. Union County got several inches of snow Sunday, which continu...
Area road crews ready for weekend snow
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 30, 2021
Ahead of a projected snowstorm this weekend, county and city officials are working to ensure roads are as safe as possible. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch said this weekend’s snowfall projections w...
Panther Homecoming set
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 30, 2021
Fairbanks High School will observe its winter Homecoming on Tuesday. The ceremony will be held in between the boys JV and varsity basketball games against Mechanicsburg. Members of the court are from ...
Capitol plans hatched at Woodstock bar
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 29, 2021
This photo made on Jan. 25 shows the Jolly Roger Bar and Grill in Woodstock, Ohio, after the FBI arrested the owner Jessica Watkins for her involvement in the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6. (AP Photo)...
County leaders to meet once a week
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By Mac Cordell 
January 29, 2021
In an effort to create more time for their staff, the Union County Commissioners are making changes to their meetings. Beginning next week, the commissioners will meet just once a week, on Wednesdays,...
School vaccine to arrive county-by-county
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 28, 2021
Area teachers won’t be included in first week Teachers and school staff are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, but it is unlikely any Union County districts will be vaccinated u...
Marysville man sentenced in child pornography case
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By Mac Cordell 
January 28, 2021
“These were real children. There were actual victims.” That was the message of Assistant Union County Prosecutor Andrew Bigler at the recent sentencing of Ian F. McCarty. MCCARTY In December, McCarty,...
Gas leak briefly closes street
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 28, 2021
South Main Street was closed between Fifth and Sixth streets just after noon Wednesday due to a gas leak in the area. The Marysville Division of Fire was at the scene, in the area where the Avalon The...
Incident at school shows importance of mental health training
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By Mac Cordell 
January 27, 2021
An incident Tuesday highlights a growing concern in the community and the ways police are dealing with it. Marysville Police Department Deputy Chief Tony Brooks said that about 1:22 p.m., Tuesday, the...