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Union County Health Department staff may need to take furlough days due to projected revenue declines because of the COVID-19 response. During Wednesday’s Board of Health meeting, which was held virtu...

Number went from 180 to 3,600 in one month More than 3,610 Union County residents are receiving or have filed for unemployment benefits. “There is no doubt, the number is staggering,” said Eric Philli...

Douglas Daniels of Burns Road submitted this piece of chalk art he created at his home to honor frontline workers during the coronavirus outbreak. “I just want to get the message out” Daniels said in ...

Honda has announced it will furlough salaried and support associates. In a release Wednesday, the automaker said it would furlough “the majority of our salaried and support associates at Honda operati...

While its meeting was held electronically Monday, the Jonathan Alder Local School Board was able to take written comments from the public. “Have you considered asking the seniors what their first choi...

The campground at Pastime Park is taking on a new purpose during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plain City Village Administrator Nathan Cahall said the campground is now a designated place for first responder...

A heavy frost overnight caused a yellow daffodil to droop in the morning sunlight from the weight of the ice crystals Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to stay below freezing during the night with ...

The newly striped North Lewisburg Police SUV is shown outside the village municipal building Tuesday night. While the department is not fully operational yet, Chief Scott Bodey expects it to be ready ...

Stopping the spread of COVID-19 has meant restricting large gatherings - including those mourning the loss of a loved one. In light of the pandemic, local funeral homes are finding ways to support fam...

The City of Marysville wants to improve sidewalks on Sixth Street and it will use state funding to do it. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, which was held remotely using the video conferencing p...

Richwood Village Council held a short meeting Monday night to discuss three resolutions. After announcing the first resolution, Mayor Scott Jerew stated that he did not want to make this resolution, b...

The sidewalk and parking spots in front of the Avalon Theatre, 121 S. Main St., was closed today and will remain closed through the end of October according to construction officials. (Journal-Tribune...

Under new leadership, WINGS Support and Recovery is working to help community members continue their recovery during the current pandemic. “This isn’t a time to give up on your recovery, but to take i...

The Union County Health Department is reporting 10 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 among county residents, including the first case to require hospitalization. According to UCHD, five adult females an...

Spanish Flu in 1918 and polio in the 1950s also brought closings and cancellations In 1952, Mrs. Floyd Hamilton, lost her only child to polio. Three years later, on April 18, 1955, it was Hamilton who...

For the first time in nearly a week, the Union County Health Department reported a new, lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 Thursday. The affected individual is an adult female. Union County now reports ni...

Through the coronavirus outbreak, the Memorial Meals program is experiencing a 10% increase in clients who are being served the home-delivered meals. According to a release from Memorial Health, sever...

Because of the coronavirus outbreak, earlier this week Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine released a list of 167 inmates who could be eligible for early release because they meet certain criteria. FRANZ One of tho...

Above is the diagram of the crash as included in the police report. The diagram indicates the sheriff’s deputy turned right on the red light and hit another driver. (Graphic submitted) While a witness...

Driving is a necessity in Union County. There is no public transportation and with ride sharing suspended due to COVID-19 that leaves the responsibility of transportation to and from essential busines...

Jerome Township staff is working with developers to ensure zoning regulations are met. During Tuesday’s township trustees meeting, Zoning Inspector Eric Snowden discussed an administrative, zoning iss...

In this photo, submitted by Michael George, a Marysville Police Officer is shown driving around the Marysville Upground Reservoir this week. The officer was reportedly trying to determine if local res...

Diana Hoffman, shown above second from left, wants her neighbors to be active and healthy, even while engaging social distancing. She has opened her driveway and lawn for neighbors to get together and...

Free grab-and-go meals are available for all Jonathan Alder students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Meals can be picked up at Monroe Elementary School in Plumwood or Plain City Elementa...

Benefits to stay in place; company will assist with aid applications Honda has announced it will not continue to pay associates as it extends its production suspension. “These unprecedented circumstan...

Pictured above, a sign at the First United Methodist Church in Marysville notes that services were halted in March. Churches in the area are working to use technology to deliver Easter services to par...

Marysville City Council held its April work session, virtually using a program called Zoom. Above City Manager Terry Emery, top left, council member Deb Groat, top right, Finance Director Brad Lutz, b...

A local women plays fetch with her dog at the Marysville Upground Reservoir Monday. The warm weather allowed people to get outside and participate in one of the activities allowed during Ohio’s Stay A...

The Union County Health Department is reporting eight, lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county as of Sunday afternoon. Those affected range from 31 to 83 years old. The median age is 46.5 years ...

The photo above, which shows the entrance to the Marysville Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Sunday, reflects the changing battle against the coronavirus epidemic. A man is shown walking into the stor...