Editor’s note: As the primary election approaches, the Journal-Tribune is featuring coverage of contested races in the area. Today’s edition features statements submitted by Melissa Ackison and Bill R...

This undated file photo provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows CDC’s laboratory test kit for the coronavirus. (AP photo) U.C. Health Department, hospital urge restraint Unio...

By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia Visitors, work release restricted after outbreak As the number of coronavirus cases in Ohio continue to grow, correctional facilities are taking extra precautions. ...

Virus forces districts to make changes hour by hour While school districts around Union County remain open, they are making plans for the day when they won’t be and they are encouraging parents to do ...

The City of Marysville is taking steps to protect city residents and employees. Moments after Gov. Mike DeWine’s press conference Wednesday discouraging public gatherings, city officials announced the...

Below, a ribbon cutting ceremony for Sydney’s Magnolia House, a recovery home operated by Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions took place Wednesday evening. The house, dedicated in memory of Sydney ...

Local health agencies are taking additional steps to prepare as Ohio moves closer to establishing evidence of community spread of the new coronavirus. Yesterday evening Jason Orcena, Union County Heal...

Mechanicsburg Police Captain Scott Bodey talks with North Lewisburg Village Councilmember Ted Murphy following Tuesday night’s council meeting. The patch on Bodey’s shoulder with be changing in six mo...

A new, residential development is on its way to Plain City. Council members approved the rezoning and development plan for the Jefferson Village residential development Monday night. Village Administr...

Early voting as part of Ohio’s Primary Election has been underway for weeks. Election officials are urging voters to take advantage of the opportunity to cast their ballot before Election Day as a way...

Students from throughout the Jonathan Alder School District were encouraged to share stories with children from different grade levels recently. Pictured above and below, Canaan Middle School sixth gr...

Marysville is looking to make sure every resident gets counted as part of this year’s federal census. Beginning this week, the federal government will be mailing census forms to residents. Brad Bodenm...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine spoke during the annual Lincoln Day Dinner Monday night. The event was hosted by the Union County Republican Party at the Union County Services Building. The night began with a s...

The talk around Richwood is about what to do with the former town hall/opera house building. Monday night, Council met Sarah Barr, owner “Raising The Barr,” who is offering to talk with village reside...

Editor’s note: The following information was written by Union County Community Concert Association Board Member Florence Allen. ––– The Union County Community Concert Association will bring the Aladdi...

In honor of the 100th year of women having the right to vote, the Union County Board of Elections honored some of the county’s oldest women voters. Among those honored was Gladys Marl, above, a reside...

A Marysville teen has been indicted after officials found alleged child pornography at a local high school. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Bryan Gabriel Loulan, 19, of 625 Wagon Wheel Lane. ...

Marysville Police Officer Amy Findley, right, holds a pad for a student at a women’s self defense class at the Marysville Public Library Saturday as other student watch on. (Journal-Tribune photo by S...

Editor’s note: Each day this week, the Journal-Tribune featured coverage of contested races and issues throughout the county ahead of the March 17 primary election. Today’s edition features statements...

The exterior of the National Guard Armory, 200 Coleman’s Crossing Boulevard, was recently updated with window clings showing historic images from Marysville. Officials said the new look serves to repr...

A former local woman, convicted of her third domestic violence charge, will not be going to prison. In January, Elisabeth Rachel Carver, 43, whose court-listed address is Montpelier, Indiana, pleaded ...

Detectives with the Union County Multi-Agency Drug Enforcement (M.A.D.E.) Task Force executed a search warrant at this home at 18725 Pottersburg Road, Marysville. Investigators removed ingredients and...

The Carnegie Library in Bellefontaine was recently purchased by Richwood Bank. Officials from the bank said renovations will attempt to restore as much of the historic building as possible, while conv...

Editor’s note: Each day this week, the Journal-Tribune will feature coverage of contested races and issues throughout the county ahead of the March 17 primary election. Today’s edition features statem...

Editor’s note: Each day this week, the Journal-Tribune will feature coverage of contested races and issues throughout the county ahead of the March 17 primary election. Today’s edition features statem...

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, right, introduced an initiative Wednesday to fight robocallers. Ohio Sen. Dave Burke, left, of Marysville, has worked for several years to end robocalls. He said the c...

Evan Smith, left, and Brian Moore of Liberty National Bank accept the Ultimate Goal Buster Award at the United Way of Union County’s Workplace Campaign Awards event held on Wednesday. Liberty National...

Editor’s note: Each day this week, the Journal-Tribune will feature coverage of contested races and issues throughout the county ahead of the March 17 primary election. Today’s edition features issues...

The North Union boys basketball team continued its unbeaten season Tuesday night in thrilling fashion. Trailing through three quarters, the Wildcats went on a 20-2 run to finish out the game and pull ...

After months of discussion, Jerome Township Trustees have voted to rezone property for the Pioneer Crossing development. Zoning Inspector Eric Snowden said the 111.52-acre development would create 188...