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City sees plans for commercial development
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By Mac Cordell 
June 2, 2020
Marysville City Council heard plans Monday’s for the first of four commercial buildings planned for the Woodside development on Columbus Avenue. Developers said they hope the buildings have a mix of r...
Stay safe, have fun
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 2, 2020
A sign reminding Marysville pool patrons to socially distance six feet as members of the Marysville Stingrays swim team take their first laps of the season. The Stingrays got a late start to the seaso...
Theft leads to police chase, charges
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By Mac Cordell 
June 1, 2020
The woman who led police on a multi-county chase after allegedly stealing from purses and using a stun gun to escape has been indicted. SUBER A Union County Grand Jury has indicted Madison Eunique Sub...
Local protest held
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 1, 2020
A few hundred people gathered in uptown Marysville early Sunday evening for a peaceful protest over the killing of George Floyd, who died while being restrained by Minneapolis Police on Memorial Day. ...
Marysville nurse helped fight coronavirus in NYC
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By Sam Dillon 
June 1, 2020
Alisa Greene hugs her children before departing from John Glenn Columbus International Airport for New York City to help during the coronavirus pandemic. Greene worked in Brooklyn, New York for three ...
Home on Mitchell Dewitt burns
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 1, 2020
Local fire departments responded to the scene of a residence fire early this morning. According to Jerome Township Division of Fire Chief Douglas Stewart, crews were dispatched to a reported house fir...
U.C. Fair: Animals yes; Ferris wheel no
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By Mac Cordell 
May 29, 2020
Board votes to allow Jr. Fair projects but no games, rides or entertainment Just hours after the Ohio Governor announced that local fair boards could and should make decisions about their local fairs,...
Health dept. reports first virus-related death in county
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 29, 2020
Union County recorded its first death associated with COVID-19 Thursday, according to data from the Ohio Department of Health and the Union County Health Department. “On behalf of the health departmen...
New-look YMCA ready to reopen
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By Tim Miller 
May 29, 2020
Trevor Secord, executive director of the Union County YMCA, stands with his arms apart to show that workout equipment has been spaced six feet apart. The YMCA is planning to reopen at 6 a.m. Monday. (...
City pool ready for Friday opening
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By Mac Cordell 
May 28, 2020
City officials are readying to open the Marysville Municipal Pool for the 2020 season this weekend. The pool will be open to season pass holders only from 4-8 p.m. Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday a...
Memorial Health maintains virus readiness plans
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 28, 2020
As Memorial Health is returning to providing its full scope of services to patients and the community, the local healthcare system is sharing its readiness plan. “On behalf of our entire organization,...
Fairbanks High School’s top scholars recognized
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 28, 2020
The Fairbanks High School Class of 2020 celebrated with a drive-thru graduation ceremony Saturday. The class included seven Valedictorians and one Salutatorian. Valedictorians: - Sarah Belmonte is the...
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By Mac Cordell 
May 27, 2020
Discussion over taxes and fees became contentious at Tuesday’s meeting of the Marysville City Council. Council member Aaron J. Carpenter asked council to delay a proposed tax and suggested a commuter ...
A bit of water training
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 27, 2020
Firefighter Blake Palmer of the Marysville Fire Departments lifts Firefighter Mike Montgomery from the water as Firefighter Vince Wulf drives the boat at Cook’s Pond during a training exercise. The de...
Richwood Council discusses new streets in Dudley Circle
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
May 27, 2020
Richwood Council met Tuesday evening for its regular meeting with council member Lauri Eliot Shea and Village Administrator Monte Asher absent from the meeting. Councilman Reddy Brown asked Mayor Scot...
Business honors graduating employees
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 27, 2020
Wal-Mart held a high school senior clap out for employees Tuesday. Seniors from Marysville, Triad, Fairbanks and North Union high schools marched through the store in their cap and gown as fellow empl...
Officials still unsure about  Plain City pool fate
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 27, 2020
Plain City Council is undecided as to whether the village will open its aquatic center for the 2020 season. If council chooses to open, strict safety guidelines imposed by the Ohio Department of Healt...
Making the best of a bad situation
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 26, 2020
It was a different kind of graduation ceremony Saturday as more than 400 Marysville seniors capped off their high school careers. The event held at the Marysville High School football stadium saw grad...
Vehicle hauling horse carcasses makes mess on U.S. 33
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By Mac Cordell 
May 26, 2020
A Marysville man was cited Saturday after the trailer he was hauling opened and dumped horse carcasses on the freeway. Rodney L. Hockensmith, 66, of 17724 Raymond Road, was cited for not securing the ...
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 26, 2020
The Jonathan Alder Class of 2020 graduated Sunday. The district hosted a diploma pick-up at the high school stadium. A virtual commencement ceremony was posted online. The class flower is a red rose. ...
Triad adjusts to lost state funding
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 26, 2020
As the school year comes to a close, Triad Local Schools are preparing for end-of-the-year events and looking to next year. During a recent Board of Education meeting, which was held virtually, Distri...
Texas Roadhouse delayed, but not dead
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By Mac Cordell 
May 22, 2020
While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused business uncertainty across the county, local officials say this area is still “attractive” for many projects. At a recent meeting, Union County Economic Develop...
Uptown blooms coming
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 22, 2020
Marysville’s Uptown got a burst of color this morning. Crews from a Scheiderer Greenhouse, including city council member Donald Boerger, were in the area hanging flower baskets. Pictured above, Charli...
Possible busing guidelines a concern for Marysville
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By Chad Williamson 
May 22, 2020
Federal safety suggestions for school reopening in the fall have sent a wave of concern through parents and educators who pictured classrooms of masked children sitting behind desks equipped with plas...
Private Memorial Day ceremony will be held
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 22, 2020
In light of the current health situation, the Marysville Memorial Day Committee will conduct a private ceremony to honor the deceased servicemen and servicewomen from Union County. Bo Johnstone, Chair...
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By Mac Cordell 
May 21, 2020
Marysville officials are looking to refinance a loan and they hope the move will save them more than $1 million over the next decade. In 2011 the city issued nearly $14.6 million in bonds to pay for t...
Y announces plans for June 1 reopening
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By Tim Miller 
May 21, 2020
Patrons of the Union County Family YMCA are going to have to wait a little bit longer before they are permitted to use the facility that is located on Charles Lane. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently ...
Health department works to interpret orders from state
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 21, 2020
The Union County Health Department is working to assist local businesses and residents as the state begins to loosen restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. During Wednesday’s Board of Health ...
Marysville district announces valedictorians, top scholars
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 21, 2020
Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by the Marysville School District. ––– Marysville schools recently announce the 53 class of 2020 valedictorians as well as seniors earning major aw...