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By Mac Cordell 
March 12, 2020
The City of Marysville is taking steps to protect city residents and employees. Moments after Gov. Mike DeWine’s press conference Wednesday discouraging public gatherings, city officials announced the...
A house for healing
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
March 12, 2020
Below, a ribbon cutting ceremony for Sydney’s Magnolia House, a recovery home operated by Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions took place Wednesday evening. The house, dedicated in memory of Sydney ...
North Lewisburg will have own police force
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By Chad Williamson 
March 11, 2020
Mechanicsburg Police Captain Scott Bodey talks with North Lewisburg Village Councilmember Ted Murphy following Tuesday night’s council meeting. The patch on Bodey’s shoulder with be changing in six mo...
Plain City Council approves plans for Jefferson Village
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
March 11, 2020
A new, residential development is on its way to Plain City. Council members approved the rezoning and development plan for the Jefferson Village residential development Monday night. Village Administr...
Election officials aim for virus-free voting
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By Mac Cordell 
March 11, 2020
Early voting as part of Ohio’s Primary Election has been underway for weeks. Election officials are urging voters to take advantage of the opportunity to cast their ballot before Election Day as a way...
Story time
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 11, 2020
Students from throughout the Jonathan Alder School District were encouraged to share stories with children from different grade levels recently. Pictured above and below, Canaan Middle School sixth gr...
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By Mac Cordell 
March 10, 2020
Marysville is looking to make sure every resident gets counted as part of this year’s federal census. Beginning this week, the federal government will be mailing census forms to residents. Brad Bodenm...
DeWine speaks at Lincoln Day Dinner
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 10, 2020
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine spoke during the annual Lincoln Day Dinner Monday night. The event was hosted by the Union County Republican Party at the Union County Services Building. The night began with a s...
Richwood Council approves study on town hall
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
March 10, 2020
The talk around Richwood is about what to do with the former town hall/opera house building. Monday night, Council met Sarah Barr, owner “Raising The Barr,” who is offering to talk with village reside...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 10, 2020
Editor’s note: The following information was written by Union County Community Concert Association Board Member Florence Allen. ––– The Union County Community Concert Association will bring the Aladdi...
Ensuring everyone casts a ballot
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 10, 2020
In honor of the 100th year of women having the right to vote, the Union County Board of Elections honored some of the county’s oldest women voters. Among those honored was Gladys Marl, above, a reside...
Teen indicted on child pornography charges
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By Mac Cordell 
March 9, 2020
A Marysville teen has been indicted after officials found alleged child pornography at a local high school. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Bryan Gabriel Loulan, 19, of 625 Wagon Wheel Lane. ...
No need for rescue
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
March 9, 2020
Marysville Police Officer Amy Findley, right, holds a pad for a student at a women’s self defense class at the Marysville Public Library Saturday as other student watch on. (Journal-Tribune photo by S...
Hot seat: Five seek commissioner spot
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 7, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day this week, the Journal-Tribune featured coverage of contested races and issues throughout the county ahead of the March 17 primary election. Today’s edition features statements...
National Guard Armory gets historic facelift
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
March 7, 2020
The exterior of the National Guard Armory, 200 Coleman’s Crossing Boulevard, was recently updated with window clings showing historic images from Marysville. Officials said the new look serves to repr...
Woman receives probation for domestic incident at swimming pool
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By Mac Cordell 
March 7, 2020
A former local woman, convicted of her third domestic violence charge, will not be going to prison. In January, Elisabeth Rachel Carver, 43, whose court-listed address is Montpelier, Indiana, pleaded ...
Local man accused of operating meth lab
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By Mac Cordell 
March 6, 2020
Detectives with the Union County Multi-Agency Drug Enforcement (M.A.D.E.) Task Force executed a search warrant at this home at 18725 Pottersburg Road, Marysville. Investigators removed ingredients and...
Pair running for commissioner’s seat
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 6, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day this week, the Journal-Tribune will feature coverage of contested races and issues throughout the county ahead of the March 17 primary election. Today’s edition features statem...
Three vying for county recorder’s post
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 5, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day this week, the Journal-Tribune will feature coverage of contested races and issues throughout the county ahead of the March 17 primary election. Today’s edition features statem...
Ohio AG announces plan to combat robocalls
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By Mac Cordell 
March 5, 2020
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, right, introduced an initiative Wednesday to fight robocallers. Ohio Sen. Dave Burke, left, of Marysville, has worked for several years to end robocalls. He said the c...
United Way of Union County honors Workplace Champions
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 5, 2020
Evan Smith, left, and Brian Moore of Liberty National Bank accept the Ultimate Goal Buster Award at the United Way of Union County’s Workplace Campaign Awards event held on Wednesday. Liberty National...
PCPD levy, other issues facing area voters
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 4, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day this week, the Journal-Tribune will feature coverage of contested races and issues throughout the county ahead of the March 17 primary election. Today’s edition features issues...
Wildcat fans have a lot to cheer about
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 4, 2020
The North Union boys basketball team continued its unbeaten season Tuesday night in thrilling fashion. Trailing through three quarters, the Wildcats went on a 20-2 run to finish out the game and pull ...
Jerome Trustees approve Pioneer Crossing rezoning
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
March 4, 2020
After months of discussion, Jerome Township Trustees have voted to rezone property for the Pioneer Crossing development. Zoning Inspector Eric Snowden said the 111.52-acre development would create 188...
Jonathan Alder middle schoolers dig into classwork
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 4, 2020
Jonathan Alder Sixth graders in Angie Dickman’s class recently used archaeology to explore culture. Students learned about universals common to every culture - government, important figures, currency,...
Two seek clerk of courts post
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 3, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day this week, the Journal-Tribune will feature coverage of contested races and issues throughout the county ahead of the March 17 primary election. Today’s edition features statem...
Council hears opinions on future of Richwood Opera House
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
March 3, 2020
Concerned members of the Richwood community and county officials turned out Monday night for a meeting concerning the future of the Richwood Town Hall/Opera House. (Photo submitted) Is the Richwood co...
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By Mac Cordell 
March 3, 2020
Marysville City officials are planning a second, day-long strategic planning session to address the future priorities of the city. Last weekend, city leaders met to discuss the strengths, weaknesses, ...