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Thieves make fast and furious getaway
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By Mac Cordell 
November 17, 2020
Pictured above is a stock photo of a Dodge Demon, similar to the $125,000, 840-horsepower vehicle stolen from C&N Motors in Marysville early this morning. (Photo submitted) Three cars stolen from loca...
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By Mac Cordell 
November 17, 2020
While 2020 has been difficult financially for many, Marysville officials say the city is doing remarkably well. At Monday night’s Finance Committee meeting, Finance Director Brad Lutz presented an upd...
Damage reported from Sunday gusts
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 16, 2020
A local church’s roof was blown off by winds while multiple power lines and trees fell during storms Sunday. Marysville Division of Fire Chief Jay Riley said the department received a call at 12:52 p....
Input sought on U.S. 33 plan
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By Mac Cordell 
November 16, 2020
The Ohio Department of Transportation is asking for public input on its U.S. 33 Corridor Plan. With that in mind, ODOT is hosting a virtual public meeting from 4-6 p.m. Thursday to discuss “The US-33 ...
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By Mac Cordell 
November 14, 2020
Jonathan Alder is moving back to a hybrid learning plan. Thursday, the district notified parents and community members of the change. The return to hybrid is the result of a directive from the Madison...
Pair indicted for abducting man from nursing facility
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By Mac Cordell 
November 14, 2020
A Florida woman and her friend have been indicted, charged with allegedly trying to abduct the woman’s grandfather The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Breanna Nickole Whitmer, 22, of Palm Bay, Fl...
Elks donate to Blessings in a Backpack
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 14, 2020
The Marysville Elks Lodge recently presented a check for $3,500 to the Blessings in a Backpack program for the Marysville schools. The money will be used to purchase food items to include in the backp...
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By Mac Cordell 
November 13, 2020
Marysville officials are looking for people to help evaluate the city’s charter. The city’s charter was originally approved by voters in 1981 and must be reviewed every four years. Per the charter, a ...
Plain City may use CARES money for police expenses
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 13, 2020
Following a change to guidelines from the state, Plain City Council is pursuing a new way to spend their federal coronavirus relief dollars. During Wednesday’s work session, council discussed the poss...
Trees planted
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 13, 2020
Phil Wolford of Garden of Eden Landscaping works to plant trees along West Fifth Street in Marysville. The city has purchased 113 trees to be planted along the newly improved street. This tree, a Carp...
Marysville busing staff hit by virus
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By Chad Williamson 
November 12, 2020
District transportation cut until after Thanksgiving COVID-19 cases in Union County are spiking and the Marysville School District is not immune to the impact. A letter sent to parents Wednesday detai...
P.C. police salary schedule change considered
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 12, 2020
Plain City Council is considering adjusting the pay scale for the village’s police department. Lt. Tom Jaskiewicz spoke to the board during Wednesday’s work session about a recent request from the dep...
Village honors veterans
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 12, 2020
Plain City residents gathered at the Pastime Park stage Wednesday morning to honor the local men and women who have served in the military. Lt. Charles Stenner, second from left, shared remarks at the...
MHS grad enters Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
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By Mac Cordell 
November 11, 2020
David Meyer, a 1962 graduate of Marysville High School, was recently named to the Ohio Veteran’s Hall of Fame. (Photo submitted) This year, one local man will observe Veteran’s Day as one of the newes...
Pair from M.C. armed robbery indicted
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By Mac Cordell 
November 11, 2020
Both the alleged gunman and the wheelman in a Milford Center robbery have been indicted. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Joe Lewis Bernard McGraw IV, also known as “Lil Bra,” of Youngstown, a...
Long awaited paving underway
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 11, 2020
Paving work on East Sixth Street should be complete this week. Earlier this year, city officials replaced the water main from Plum to Cherry streets. The improvements will help prevent future breaks c...
Oak Grove back on table in Plain City
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 11, 2020
Plain City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance to approve the plan, pictured above, for the proposed Oak Grove development. The planning and zoning commission recommended denial of the ini...
JA girls celebrate regional championship
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 11, 2020
Members of Jonathan Alder’s volleyball team pile on in celebration after winning the Division II regional championship last Saturday at Pickerington North High School. The Lady Pioneers will travel to...
Virus cases surge in county
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 10, 2020
By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia Local agencies are ramping up their emergency response efforts in the midst of a sustained increase in COVID-19 cases. “We are seeing a significant surge,” Fire Chi...
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By Mac Cordell 
November 10, 2020
The City of Marysville is moving forward with a pair of new taxes, aimed at improving local streets. At Monday night’s meeting, City Council approved legislation to impose a pair of $5 increases on ve...
Second solar farm planned for northern U.C.
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By Mac Cordell 
November 9, 2020
A Chicago-based company is moving forward with plans to construct another solar farm in northern Union County. Officials from Invenergy met recently with the Union County Commissioners to discuss a pr...
National Guard to help with virus testing
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 9, 2020
Amid a spike in local cases, the Ohio National Guard will be in Marysville to offer additional COVID-19 testing. The National Guard will provide an additional day of testing on Tuesday, from 10 a.m. t...
Voice of the Stone held
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 9, 2020
Bo Johnstone, Docent Director of the Union County Historical Society, speaks as master of ceremonies for the Voice of the Stone program Sunday at the Veterans Monument on the Union County Courthouse l...
Honda to consolidate operations
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By Mac Cordell 
November 7, 2020
Pictured above is an aerial photo of the Honda manufacturing plant west of Marysville. (Photo submitted) Questions remain on impact to area Honda has announced plans to combine all of its automobile m...
Local Veterans Day events scheduled
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 7, 2020
Throughout the county, local municipalities are honoring those who have served with a number of Veterans Day commemorations. Marysville The 14th annual Union County Veterans Day and Voices from the St...
Parker Reese attains rank of Eagle Scout
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 7, 2020
Marysville High School senior Parker Reese, son of Scott and Angie Reese of Marysville, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. “Reaching the achievement of Eagle is a great thing,” Reese said. “But the b...
Marysville FFA program sees degree, competition success
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 6, 2020
LEE POLING VANHOOSE Members of the Marysville High School FFA program have been busy earning state and national degrees as well as placing in state competitions. American FFA Degree Three members of t...
Fire before dawn
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By Marysville Journal-Tribune 
November 6, 2020
Before first light this morning, city worker Duane Lords was on the job and working with fire. Lords was adding striping to the pavement on Frontage Road, near the intersection with Delaware Avenue. L...