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Group seeks donations for veterans statue
Local News, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 4, 2026
The Union County Knights of Columbus Councils and Assembly 3157 are in the process of establishing a symbolic veteran statue on the Union County Courthouse grounds by the sheriff’s memorial called “Th...
Sales tax shift could ease paving woes
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Delaware engineer shares ideas with commissioners
By Michael Williamson 
May 2, 2026
One thing learned in the recent discussion between Union County and Delaware County officials was that a change in the approach to sales tax revenue may have to be part of the discussion to address fu...
Four charged in drug smuggling ring at ORW
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Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
May 2, 2026
Four people from out of town have been charged in a drug trafficking operation that attempted to bring drugs into a local prison. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted co-defendants Alicia Shaye Tr...
JA reflects on pre-apprenticeship program
Education, News, Plain City News
Jonathan Alder College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Coordinator Nicole Schrock is shown above addressing a group of community leaders recently. The program will be wrapping up its first year in the district in the coming weeks. (Photo submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
May 2, 2026
As the school year wraps up at Jonathan Alder, the district’s pre-apprenticeship program is also closing out its first full year and officials said this first run was a success and they’re already loo...
PC comp plan stays ahead of fast growing region
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By Jack Christian 
May 2, 2026
“Planning today for tomorrow.” Those were the words of MKSK Associate Principal Kyle May when discussing the comprehensive plan update at the Plain City Council meeting Monday night, as village leader...
City planning for next mural project
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A new mural will be installed later this year on the side of the Union County building at 128 South Main Street, shown above. City of Marysville and Main Street Marysville put out a call for artists Thursday to get the design process going. (Photo submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
May 1, 2026
The city and Main Street Marysville are putting out a call for local artists to take part in an Uptown mural project that could be available for display as early as this fall. Officials put out the ca...
Fairbanks prom court named
Education, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 30, 2026
Fairbanks High School will hold its 2026 prom, themed “Masquerade Ball,” on Saturday at the high school. Tickets are on sale during lunch hours or online through the HomeTown app. Pictured are, front ...
Judge among harassment targets
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Attorneys, law director also among victims of man facing 15 felonies
By Kyle Meddles 
April 30, 2026
A Columbus man faces over a dozen felony charges after allegedly sending harassing emails to a Marysville judge and court attorneys as well as threatening a city law official. The Union County Grand J...
Second-half property tax bills will arrive later than normal
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Reductions still being calculated
By Michael Williamson 
April 30, 2026
Union County residents are going to receive their second-half tax bills a little later than anticipated but rates are still expected to be lower. Treasurer Andy Smarra said the state is asking all 88 ...
Richwood council reverses course on LifeWise bus issue
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By Kyle Meddles 
April 29, 2026
Richwood council has had a change of heart about letting LifeWise bus drivers use the village alleys during student drop-off. At the last meeting of the village on April 13, council asked for a commit...
City council adds Jerome land to development district
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By Michael Williamson 
April 29, 2026
A much discussed property off Industrial Parkway that could one day house a data center will now be added to the Marysville-Jerome Township Economic Development District (JEDD). Though city officials ...
Fifth Street traffic to divert through Green Pastures
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By Michael Williamson 
April 29, 2026
Some roadwork on Fifth Street is going to cause a two-week detour for drivers on the westside of town. City of Marysville officials said contractors will be installing medians on the roadway near Wend...
Marysville transportation aide allegedly assaulted by parent
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By Mike Williamson 
April 28, 2026
Officials are investigating an alleged assault involving a transportation aide and a parent on a Marysville school district vehicle. According to school officials, the incident happened on the afterno...
Marysville picking up another property on City Hall block
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Marysville officials are looking to purchase the property at 123 W. Sixth St., shown above at right. If approved by the board of control, officials will then move into the formal closing process and the property would join other nearby city-owned properties including the house at 117 West Sixth Street, shown at left. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
By Michael Williamson 
April 28, 2026
The City of Marysville is considering another purchase of property in the Uptown area. Pending Tuesday night’s special board of control approval, the city is looking to secure the house at 123 West Si...
Familiar face jumpstarts work at Scott Family Park
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Retired streets superintendent Joe Tracey is working on trails
By Michael Williamson 
April 28, 2026
Work is beginning to take shape at Scott Family Park as Marysville officials look to start adding amenities to the grounds. Public Service Director Jeremy Hoyt said the city recently finalized a conce...
Marysville prom courts named
Education, News
Members of the MHS Prom Court, pictured above, from left to right, are Emma Wing, Drew Chaffin, Anastasia Hurtado Bohorquez, Greg Barrera Superville, Carlos Acosta Negrette, Natalie Fair, Maddie Conrad, Grady Evans, Keilana Ferguson and A’viyon Peppers. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 28, 2026
Marysville juniors and seniors will attend prom, themed “A Night in the Bayou,” from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bridgewater Banquet Center in Powell. The prom king and queen will be announced dur...
Chapman reflects on productive first year in charge at Fairbanks
Education, News
By Jack Christian 
April 28, 2026
As the school year winds to a close, the Fairbanks school district is beginning to shift focus toward summer improvement projects, continuing a broader effort to enhance facilities. Fairbanks Superint...
Alleged arsonist left message about Israel
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By Kyle Meddles 
April 25, 2026
An alleged serial arsonist has been charged locally in connection to multiple fires in Union and Franklin counties. The Union County Grand Jury indicted Affan Mohammed Taj, 21, of Dublin, with nine fe...
ODOT details Jerome projects
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By Jack Christian 
April 25, 2026
At a Jerome Township Board of Trustees meeting this week, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) representative Anthony Turowski provided an update to the board on current and future roadwork projec...
Caught in headlights
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By Kevin Behrens 
April 25, 2026
You don't have to venture out of town to see deer in Marysville. The one above was photographed this week in MacIvor Woods in the city. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
New Creekview assistant principal named
Education, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 24, 2026
A longtime educator within the Marysville school district is set to step into a new leadership role at Creekview Intermediate School. District officials have recommended Jennifer DelaHostria as the ne...
Marysville schools recognized for commitment to military families
Education, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 24, 2026
Every school building in the Marysville Exempted Village School District has earned the Purple Star designation. The designation, awarded by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce as part of t...
BLES students celebrate Earth Day with campus cleanup
Education, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 24, 2026
Benjamin Logan Elementary students marked the 56th observance of Earth Day with hands-on environmental work across campus. Members of the Elementary Science Club began by learning about the history an...
Empty vehicle found in pond in Plain City
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 24, 2026
Law enforcement officials are investigating a vehicle that was found submerged in a pond just outside Plain City. Early Friday morning at about 4 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to a retenti...
New Fairbanks softball field opens
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By Tim Miller 
April 23, 2026
Fairbanks school superintendent Janelle Chapman cuts the ribbon to open the new softball diamond on the school’s campus. The ceremony was held prior to the Lady Panthers’ victory on Tuesday over North...
School struggles take center stage
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Attendees ask questions of panel members following the Ohio School Boards Association's public forum Thursday night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Forum focuses on challenges facing education
By Chad Williamson 
April 23, 2026
School funding, rising property taxes and the future of public education were at the forefront of a community forum featuring education leaders from around the state. The event, part of a statewide ou...
OSBA CEO sees dialogue as solution to education divide
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Ohio School Boards Association CEO Tom Hosler, pictured above at the organization's meeting in Marysville on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
By Chad Williamson 
April 23, 2026
As debates over school funding and property taxes continue across Ohio, Ohio School Boards Association CEO Tom Hosler said meaningful progress will depend on sustained, open dialogue between schools a...
Blighted properties on Milford Center’s CDBG wish list
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Milford Center residents have concerns over blighted properties in town, like the one pictured above at 47 South Mill Street. Village officials are working to remedy the issue but also seeking assistance from outside the community. (Photo submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
April 23, 2026
Milford Center is hoping to get another bite at the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) apple this year as local officials look at preparing project submissions. During the regular Union County C...
NU to offer free student breakfasts
Education, News
By Kyle Meddles 
April 22, 2026
The good news is breakfast for students at North Union will be free of charge next year, but the bad news is lunch prices will rise by a quarter. During its regular meeting on Monday, the North Union ...
Too much student screen time?
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Above, Marysville High School students work on computers as they draft stories for the literary magazine The Vibe. Superintendents at local districts say they monitor student screen time but aren't ready to scale-back usage as the Los Angeles school district is preparing to do. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
As L.A. schools curb computer use, local officials weigh in
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 22, 2026
While local school leaders acknowledge that student computer time requires persistent monitoring and adjustment, they are not ready to commit to a full-scale pullback as in Los Angeles. The nation’s s...