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Teens investigated for theft of campaign signs
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 22, 2020
Police are seeking information about theft of several political signs. A video of the signs allegedly surfaced Monday evening, alerting the police to several teenagers who may have been involved. Pict...
Honda CPR training helped MHS grad save friend’s life
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By Michael Williamson 
September 21, 2020
On Saturday, July 25, Bob Keating and Mike Erdelsky met for an early morning run outside their Dublin neighborhood--something the friends and Honda co-workers have done numerous times over the years. ...
Curbed appeal
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By Mac Cordell 
September 19, 2020
When tax bills are contested some are reduced; others go up The Union County Board of Revision has finalized its process for the year. This year, 398 property owners filed appeals with the county’s bo...
A high-wire act
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 19, 2020
Triad’s Ayden Sanford (34) climbs the ladder to grab a pass during Friday evening’s game at Fairbanks. Also pictured is AJ Landon (80) of the Panthers. FHS defeated the Cardinals, 35-21. Full game sto...
Honoring the sacrifice of service members
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 19, 2020
Community leaders and local residents attended a flag-raising ceremony Friday as Marysville honored Sept. 18 as POW/MIA Recognition Day. A proclamation, signed by Mayor Henk Berbee, states “it is our ...
District sticking with plan
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By Chad Williamson 
September 18, 2020
The graphics above and below were shown to members of the Marysville Board of Education Thursday night to help them visualize the impact of social distancing within a classroom. The graphic above show...
Marysville schools post most virus cases in state
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 18, 2020
Local officials urge caution in analyzing reported numbers in new database The introduction of a statewide database of coronavirus cases in schools brought unwanted attention to one local district. Wh...
JA returning to five-day school week
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By Mac Cordell 
September 17, 2020
As the COVID-19 numbers begin to shift, schools are evaluating their next steps. Jonathan Alder is preparing to welcome students back to the classroom, all day, every day. “That is our intention,” sai...
Small growth in youth virus cases seen locally
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 17, 2020
With students’ return to school, Health Commissioner Jason Orcena said the Union County Health Department has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases among youth ages 5-18. Orcena said there isn’t necessar...
Western Wildfire effects
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 17, 2020
Pictured above is a hazy, red sunset seen over Colemans Crossing Wednesday. Western wildfires are creating vibrant sunsets across eastern states. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
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By Mac Cordell 
September 16, 2020
Marysville children will have the opportunity to participate in Trick-or-Treat this year. At a recent meeting, City Manager Terry Emery announced that Trick-or-Treat would be held from 6-8 p.m., on Ha...
Butterfly season
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 16, 2020
A fair number of butterflies, like the one above photographed near the Marysville Reservoir, have been seemingly everywhere in the area lately. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Village looks at cuts in 2021 budget
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 16, 2020
Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced Plain City Council to consider cuts to the 2021 budget, officials are still prioritizing improvements to the Uptown district. The village’s capital improvements c...
Plain City establishing impact fees for developers
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 16, 2020
Plain City Council recently improved a variety of impact fees, designed to offset any negative effects of development on the village’s infrastructure. Developers will be assessed roadway, sanitary sew...
Village plans hydrant flushing
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 16, 2020
Village officials are asking residents to be aware that they will be conducting regular hydrant flushing early next week. Plain City Administrative Assistant Heidi Baldwin said hydrant flushing will b...
Idea of expanded outdoor dining gains traction
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 16, 2020
Plain City restaurants could soon have extended outdoor dining spaces, as council considers options to help owners during the COVID-19 pandemic. During Monday’s council meeting, Tim Dawson, owner of P...
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By Mac Cordell 
September 15, 2020
Marysville councilman continues fight over football photo What started as a resolution to support a variety of issues ended in name calling and finger pointing at Monday’s Marysville Council Meeting. ...
Incredible hawks
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 15, 2020
A reader recently submitted this picture of a family of hawks in a backyard on Boerger Road. The male and female reportedly chose to nest in a tree by the home where they hatched eggs. (Photo submitte...
Richwood seeks grant for new water plant
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
September 15, 2020
Richwood Village Council members suspended the three-reading rule, due to time constraints, to approve a resolution which allows them to authorize Access Engineering to apply an application to the Ohi...
Driver cited after crash
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 15, 2020
Joseph M. Mowery, 62, of Delaware, has been cited for failing to stop at a stop sign after allegedly causing a two-vehicle crash Monday. According to reports, at 1:53 p.m., Monday, Marysville Police r...
County census response is strong
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By Mac Cordell 
September 14, 2020
Union County ranks fifth in the state and 75th in the country for households that have responded to the 2020 census survey. This U.S. Census Bureau map shows that nearly 80% of Union County residents ...
Remembering the heroes
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 12, 2020
On the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, Marysville’s football game with Dublin Jerome was splashed with patriotism. Above, Old Glory accompanied the Monarchs as they entered the field before th...
Details scarce on area’s second virus death
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 12, 2020
The community has experienced its second death related to COVID-19. Union County Health Department Public Information Officer Jennifer Thrush said the deceased individual was a female in the 60-69 yea...
Grant slated to establish homeless shelter
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By Mac Cordell 
September 11, 2020
Union County officials are using CARES Act funding to pay for a variety of items, including a possible homeless shelter. Union County received about $852,000 through the federal Coronavirus Relief Fun...
9/11 ceremony held virtually
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 11, 2020
Americans stopped this morning to take a moment and remember the events of 9/11 from 19 years ago. City firefighters held a ceremony at the Decker Fire Station, though the public was not permitted to ...
Downed lines lead to fatal crash
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 10, 2020
Dublin resident Richard L. Wehling, 77, died Wednesday in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Route 736 and Taylor Road. Reports indicate a semi-truck pulling farm equipment caught utility lines...
N.L. Council, ball association work through differences
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By Chad Williamson 
September 10, 2020
The Village of North Lewisburg and the Triad Junior Baseball and Softball Association (TJBSA) have pledged a new era of communication and, based on comments at Tuesday’s council meeting, anything woul...
Plain City sets Trick-or-Treat despite virus concerns
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 10, 2020
Despite a variety of event cancelations forced by COVID-19, Plain City children will still be able to look forward to Trick-or-Treat. Council members agreed to set the time for 3-5 p.m. Halloween, Sat...
Charging Station installed
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 10, 2020
Electric vehicle owners have a new charging option Marysville. Earlier this week, the city completed installation of a new, electric vehicle charging station at the northwest corner of Sixth and Plum ...