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New Hall of Fame members inducted
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 8, 2020
The Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame inducted four new members Friday evening. In the front is Gail Bump, who is holding the plaque honoring his late cousin and 2020 inductee, Allen Bump. ...
Rollover crash reported
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 7, 2020
At approximately 8:30 a.m., today, officials responded to the scene of a single-vehicle, rollover crash on Route 245 west of Poling Road. Officials at the scene said the driver did not experience any ...
Man speeding in school zone found with gun in car
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By Mac Cordell 
February 7, 2020
Law enforcement officials found a loaded handgun inside a compartment in the car of Muhidin Muktar Mohamed following a low-speed chase in Marysville. He is facing gun and other charges following the i...
Safer sidewalks
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 7, 2020
Schools in the area were closed or delayed and drivers rose early to clean their cars and be cautious on the roads as a layer of snow and ice covered the community this morning. Above, Andy Fraker, an...
Disturbance at restaurant leads to felony charges
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By Mac Cordell 
February 6, 2020
A disturbance at a Jerome Township restaurant has led to an indictment against a New York man. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Brandon Hairston, 38, of Rochester, New York, charging him with ...
An icy coating  for Union County
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 6, 2020
Rain early Wednesday evening eventually froze as temperatures dropped throughout the night, leaving much of the area covered in a thin layer of ice. The ice was visible on the Union County Law Enforce...
Man charged in “horrible” case of cat abuse
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By Mac Cordell 
February 5, 2020
One cat is dead, another is recovering and the Mill Valley man who allegedly attacked them is under indictment. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Bret Michael Collins, 20, of 669 Gallop Lane, c...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 5, 2020
As the number infected by the novel Coronavirus continues to grow, the Union County Health Department is providing travel updates to local residents. According to UCHD, there are currently 11 confirme...
Ashley Boyer promoted to Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 5, 2020
Editor’s note: The following release is supplied by Memorial Health. ––– Ashley Boyer, MHA, BSN, RN, has been promoted to Chief Nursing Officer for Memorial Health. Boyer now joins Memorial’s senior a...
Jerome Township digitizes zoning records
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 5, 2020
New zoning technology is up and running in Jerome Township. During Tuesday’s Trustees Meeting, Zoning Inspector Eric Snowden demonstrated the new software. He said the program is “currently up and run...
Indoor walking  program available for P.C. residents
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 5, 2020
Plain City Parks and Recreation is offering a program for residents to stay active, despite the cold weather. The Active Agers Indoor Walking Program is a fitness program aimed at providing a safe, co...
Monroe Elementary Honored
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 5, 2020
The Ohio Department of Education named Monroe Elementary School a 2019 High Progress School of Honor based on the school’s 2018-2019 Ohio School Report Card measures on English language arts and math ...
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By Mac Cordell 
February 4, 2020
Marysville City Council is continuing to work on a project to make meetings more accessible. At Monday’s council work session, City Manager Terry Emery explained that about a year ago he asked city st...
Courthouse work progressing
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 4, 2020
According to Silling Architects, construction on the courthouse entrance is part of the first phase of an courthouse expansion project. Plans indicate the entrance will include “full height glazing,” ...
Historical mystery writer next in author series
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 4, 2020
Editor’s note: The following announcement was submited by Friends of the Library Board Member Florence Allen. ––– The Friends of the Library is sponsoring Dayton author, Jess Montgomery, on Tuesday, F...
City finalizing plans to buy former ODOT garage
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By Mac Cordell 
February 3, 2020
Marysville City Manager Terry Emery, left, Streets Superintendent Joe Tracey, center, and Public Service Director Mike Andrako, right, discuss the possibilities of a heated outbuilding on the Chestnut...
Area code changes to begin Saturday
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 3, 2020
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is reminding area residents and businesses that beginning Saturday, they will need to change the way they dial the phone. Beginning Saturday, residents a...
Dirty work
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 3, 2020
It was muddy work Friday as City of Marysville crews filled in and tile the drainage ditch along Delaware Avenue. Officials said that since the ditch is used for drainage, it does not matter if the wa...
Marysville royalty named
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 1, 2020
Marysville High School and Early College High School crowned their winter Homecoming royalty Friday night prior to the girls varsity basketball game against Dublin Coffman. Pictured above are, on the ...
Agencies push Super Bowl safety
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 1, 2020
With Super Bowl LIV right around the corner, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with the Union County Safe and Sound Coalition to remi...
New hand assembled Acura MDX rolling off Marysville line
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 1, 2020
The 2020 Acura MDX PMC Edition is being built at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PPMC) in Marysville, home of the Acura NSX supercar. The limited-edition SUV will begin arriving at Acura dealers...
Schools deal with growing flu concerns
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By Mac Cordell 
January 31, 2020
School districts around the state are closing, at least temporarily, a result of the flu. While local districts have not closed, they have been keeping an eye on flu activity. Jonathan Langhals, assis...
Agencies combine forces to battle mental issues health
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 31, 2020
Union County agencies are teaming up to explore how local mental health services can be improved. Members of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) committee met Thursday to discuss strategies t...
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 30, 2020
Despite concerns regarding a new virus, the Union County Health Department is advising local residents the flu is a greater threat to health. “At this time, the immediate health risk from 2019-nCoV (t...
County adopts debt policy
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By Mac Cordell 
January 30, 2020
The Union County Commissioners have adopted a policy outlining how the county will manage debt. “We know that in a growing county, there is always going to be a need to issue debt, we know we are alwa...
Home buyer concerned with proposed brewery
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By Mac Cordell 
January 29, 2020
The homeowners at 322 S. Plum St. were at city council Monday to express concern about plans for the building at 222 E. Eighth St. The owner is planning a brewery for the building. The home at 322 S. ...
Plain City residents updated on Gay Street construction project
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 29, 2020
Plain City is gearing up for construction on Gay Street similar to last year’s Maple Street project. Monday night, the Village hosted an “open house” informational meeting about the Gay Street Improve...
Richwood Council discusses census
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
January 29, 2020
This is the year for the United States Census, Richwood Mayor Scott Jerew told village council at Monday night’s regular meeting. Jerew said that this takes place every ten years and it is very import...
Homecoming courts named
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 29, 2020
Marysville’s two high schools will announce their winter Homecoming kings and queens prior to Friday’s home girls basketball game against Dublin Coffman. Members of the Marysville High School Winter H...
JA Debate
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 29, 2020
Students at Jonathan Alder Jr. High School recently participated in the eight-grade debate. Participants wrote research papers then held debates in the Junior High library. Topics debated included, wh...