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Jerome sees expanded need in zoning department
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 6, 2020
Jerome Township officials are hoping to better prepare for growth in the area by expanding the zoning staff. During the Wednesday night trustees meeting, Director of Departments Douglas Stewart presen...
Dropped phone unravels theft
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By Mac Cordell 
November 6, 2020
A dropped cell phone led police to a pair of suspected thieves. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Jason K. Barker, 46, of 229 N. Cherry St., Marysville and Brandon Michael Bowsher, 18, of 32 Sp...
Mill Valley entry work takes shape
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By Mac Cordell 
November 5, 2020
Traffic coming off U.S. 33 west will have new ramps to use. The ramp going north has been reconfigured, as has the separate ramp for traffic wanting to go south. A traffic light is being installed at ...
Union County voter turnout a whopping 80%
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By Mac Cordell 
November 5, 2020
With potentially more than 1,000 votes yet to be counted, Union County saw record votes and record voter turnout in this year’s election. According to officials at the Union County Board of Elections,...
Robinson rolls
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By Mac Cordell 
November 4, 2020
Candidate for Union County Commissioner Tony Eufinger, center, looks at election results posted by Council member Aaron Carpenter, left, and Justin Hogan at the Marysville High School polling location...
Issue roundup – Third time’s the charm for Jerome fire levy
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 4, 2020
Keeping polling places sterile Poll workers and election officials did their best to keep voters safe on Election Day. Hand sanitizer was placed at a variety of spots throughout each polling location....
Driver hits education office
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 4, 2020
A window at the Marysville Exempted Village Schools District Board of Education Office is boarded up following an incident in which a vehicle crashed into the building. Further details were not availa...
Avalon add on
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By Mac Cordell 
November 3, 2020
Avalon Theatre officials are looking to add a small park, or parklet, in front of the building at, 121 S. Main St. Above is an overhead view of the parklet, which will protrude into the street and tak...
Huge turnout expected despite virus, political rancor
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 3, 2020
Voters were up early to cast their ballots at the Marysville High School polling location this morning. Volunteer Nieca Nowels, right, instructs voter Randy Courtright with inserting his ballot to be ...
Man indicted for assaulting woman twice in two weeks
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By Mac Cordell 
November 2, 2020
A local man has been indicted for allegedly attacking a woman twice in less than two weeks. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Joseph R. Boerger, 40, of 433 Ash St., Marysville. He is charged wi...
Trick-or-treat in the city
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 2, 2020
Chilly but dry conditions Saturday led to a robust turnout for Marysville’s trick-or-treat. The uptown streets of Marysville were filled for the activities of Scarysville Saturday morning. During the ...
Multipurpose facility eyed for fairgrounds
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By Mac Cordell 
October 31, 2020
Union County Fair officials are moving forward with a plan to raise funds and construct a new 20,000 square foot building on the fairgrounds. The building would be similar to one in Wayne County, but ...
Richwood man killed in motorcycle crash
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 31, 2020
A Richwood man is dead following a fatal motorcycle crash Thursday morning. The Delaware Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a one-vehicle fatal crash on Route 37 near mile...
Marysville levy may come a year early
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By Chad Williamson 
October 30, 2020
Reductions in state funding may force an attempt in 2022 Residents of the Marysville School District will most likely be asked to approve a levy sooner than expected. During the campaign to pass a per...
New Chief Medical Officer ready to take reins at Memorial
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 30, 2020
Memorial Health will soon have a new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Jason Russell, DO, will officially take the reins as Chief Medical Officer of Memorial Health on Nov. 2. Named to the position this summ...
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By Mac Cordell 
October 29, 2020
While the 2020 swimming pool season was not financially profitable, city official say the expense was worth it. “We were just glad that with everything going on, we were able to open the pool and have...
Officials promote safe decisions for trick-or-treat
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 29, 2020
As Halloween approaches, local officials are encouraging families to make smart decisions and celebrate safely. Union County Health Department Public Information Officer Jennifer Thrush said the choic...
BOE nimbly navigates surge in early voting
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By Mac Cordell 
October 28, 2020
Eric Dreiseidel sits in his car and speaks with Theresa Hook and Michelle Forrider from the Union County Board of Elections. Dreiseidel was taking advantage of the option that allows voters to cast a ...
P.C. Council discusses sprinkler issue
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 28, 2020
Plain City’s newest council members, Michael Terry, left and Lauren Giaimo took the Oath of Office during Monday’s village council meeting. The pair was in-person at the Village Municipal Building, al...
JTFD offers voters information about levy
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 28, 2020
Jerome Township officials are offering residents a few more opportunities to learn about the fire levy before heading to the polls. Jerome Township Fire Chief Douglas Stewart is hosting several fire l...
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By Mac Cordell 
October 27, 2020
As it has done repeatedly in the past, a proposed zoning code for Marysville has stalled in front of council. Now city officials are expressing concern it might never pass. City Council, for a second ...
P.C. project takes shape
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 27, 2020
Work at the new Pioneer Pizza location, 132 N. Chillicothe Street, is underway. Owner Tim Dawson’s plans to renovate the building in Plain City’s Historic Uptown District were approved at an August De...
Richwood Park projects detailed
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
October 27, 2020
Justin North, a North Union senior, attended council’s regular meeting Monday evening to tell members of his work at Richwood Park. For several years, children enjoyed playing on a “walking bridge” th...
Homecoming royalty crowned
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 27, 2020
North Union High School recently held its coronavirus-adjusted homecoming festivities during the week prior to the Oct. 16 game, including a reverse homecoming parade on Oct. 14. Coronavirus guideline...
Grand jury indictments – Nurse indicted for stealing pain meds
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By Mac Cordell 
October 26, 2020
A local nurse is under indictment for allegedly staling drugs from her patients. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Starla Alexander, 38, of 16390 Hillview Road, Marysville. Alexander is charged...
BMX park opens
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 26, 2020
In the photo above from the track’s Facebook page, riders take laps on Marysville’s new BMX track, located on Holly Drive near the Marysville Mobile Home Park. The course opened to local riders Saturd...
Two county residents seek state rep position
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By Mac Cordell 
October 23, 2020
A pair of local women are vying for a seat in the State House of Representatives. Incumbent Tracy Richardson, a Republican from Marysville, is being challenged by Democrat Tiffanie Roberts, who lives ...
Bridge repair underway
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 23, 2020
Collins Road at Middleburg Plain City will be closed until at least the end of November for a bridge replacement. County Engineer Jeff Stauch said the bridge at that intersection is being rehabilitate...