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NU board recognizes FFA accomplishments
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
December 17, 2019
The number one FFA Agronomy team in the nation, was congratulated during the North Union Board of Education meeting Monday evening. North Union Superintendent Rich Baird read a proclamation from the b...
Councilman honored for 24 years of service
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 17, 2019
Nevin Taylor adjourned his final meeting Monday night. The longtime council member was defeated in November’s Ward 3 Council election and will not be returning to council in the new year. Above, Taylo...
Pair of Union County officials earn state posts
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 16, 2019
STAUCH WEAVER A pair of Union County elected officials have been appointed to statewide offices. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch and Auditor Andrea L. Weaver have been named as officeholders in thei...
Care Train auction takes in $207K
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 16, 2019
Above, Tom McCarthy gives information about a fishing trip with a professional angler which he provided for the Care Train Auction Saturday at McAuliffe’s Hardware. Two student volunteers in the backg...
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 14, 2019
The Board of Health has approved the 2020 budget for the Union County Health Department (UCHD). During a special meeting Wednesday, the Board of Health approved appropriations for 11 different funds, ...
Merry on Main
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 14, 2019
Marysville’s Merry on Main celebration will begin at 10 a.m. today with Santa visits, performances, carriage rides and a giant snow globe at Partners Park. The iceless ice skating will open at 1 p.m. ...
Pair indicted over gun background check issue
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By Mac Cordell 
December 14, 2019
A pair of men are facing felony charges after allegedly lying on the federal background check, required to buy a gun. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Ryan Jay Miller, 27, of 14 Aspen Dr., Mar...
Classy Christmas display
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 14, 2019
Houses around the community, like this one on West Seventh Street, reflect their owners’ Christmas spirit as the holiday approaches. Readers are encouraged to submit photos of their holiday displays a...
Charges likely in school threat
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By Mac Cordell 
December 13, 2019
Police are saying that criminal charges are likely after a Marysville student allegedly made threatening comments. “We are aware of some threatening statements made by a student of the Early College H...
Care Train set for Saturday event
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 13, 2019
The annual Care Train of Union County live auction will take place Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The auction raises funds to provide food vouchers for those in need throughout the county, aside...
Five suspects caught after Plain City police chase
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
December 12, 2019
Others believed to be still on the loose A police pursuit that began in Plain City ended with five individuals in custody and others possibly still at large. Plain City Police Chief Dale McKee said th...
BMS community mourns death of student
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 12, 2019
Counselors were on hand Wednesday at Bunsold Middle School. Students and staff were learning of and dealing with the death of Laney Moore, a 13-year-old eighth grader at the school. Lance Emberling, a...
Churches donate tree
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 12, 2019
A 12-foot white spruce tree was recently donated to the village of Unionville Center by two local churches. The tree was planted on The Green in the village earlier this month. Above, pastors Bonnie F...
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By Chad Williamson 
December 11, 2019
The Village of North Lewisburg’s 2020 budget shows expenditures in excess of revenue next year, though appearances can be deceiving. The budget, approved by village council Tuesday night, shows estima...
Area man charged with sexually assaulting child
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By Mac Cordell 
December 11, 2019
A Mill Valley man could be facing a decade and a half in prison after allegedly sexually assaulting a child. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Timothy Daum, 58, of 345 Saddlebred Circle, Marysv...
Christmas in Plain City
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 11, 2019
Throughout the village, residents are embracing the holiday spirit. During Saturday’s Christmas Under the Clock event, the Girl Scouts and Plain City Police Department partnered to host “Cram the Crui...
Breakfast with Santa
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 11, 2019
Before they head home for winter break, Jonathan Alder students celebrated Christmas during Saturday’s “Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser. Members of the freshman class cooked breakfast for families to...
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By Mac Cordell 
December 10, 2019
NAHVI The City of Marysville has begun its search for a new director of finance. City Manager Terry Emery said Monday that finance director Justin Nahvi has accepted a similar position in the City of ...
121-lot development proposed
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By Mac Cordell 
December 10, 2019
Chestnut Crossing is a proposed 28.28-acre, 121-home development between Chestnut and Walnut streets, south of Eljer Park. As part of the project, the developer will be responsible for extending Profe...
Pay raises approved for Richwood employees
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
December 10, 2019
Following the opening of the Monday night’s Richwood Village Council meeting, members went into executive session to discuss employee compensation. When members returned to regular session, a motion w...
Colorful critter
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 10, 2019
This banded net-winged beetle was recently photographed in the area. The bug is reportedly very rare in Ohio. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
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By Mac Cordell 
December 9, 2019
A Marion man could be facing more than two decades in prison after allegedly raping and kidnapping a local teen. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Jaden Michael Thomas Darst-Mullins, 18, of 375...
Junior Cavs program gets underway
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 9, 2019
Young area hoopsters, age 5-12, took part in the kickoff for the Junior Cavs basketball program at the Union County YMCA Saturday. Eight weeks of games will begin in January. Each player receives a Ca...
$1 million from FedEx expected Monday
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By Mac Cordell 
December 7, 2019
Pictured above is a rendering of the multiple-building FedEx facility planned for a 99-acre site at 8341 Industrial Parkway. Company officials are expected to make the first portion of a $7 million co...
Heap earns rank of Eagle Scout
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 7, 2019
Tyler M. Heap, 13, of Marysville, has earned the Eagle Scout Award, the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America has to offer to Scouts. Tyler will be recognized in a ceremony on Saturday, ...
County seeks state funds for bike trail
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By Mac Cordell 
December 6, 2019
Union County is asking for help to create a multi-use trail from Plain City to Woodstock. The Union County Commissioners have signed a letter of support asking for funding through the Ohio State Capit...
MHS grad a guest performer with Central Ohio Symphony
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 6, 2019
Pictured is Mark Alan Wade, special guest artist at the Central Ohio Symphony’s annual holiday concerts. Wade is a former Marysville resident and a Marysville High School graduate. (Photo submitted) T...
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By Mac Cordell 
December 5, 2019
Marysville officials are working to better communicate with income tax preparers in the community. At a recent meeting, resident Kathy Young, who works for a national tax preparation company, addresse...
Pedestrian hit
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 5, 2019
Police and emergency responders were called to the intersection of Fifth and Plum streets in Marysville about 9:20 a.m. in response to a crash involving a vehicle that hit a pedestrian. Details of the...
Tent takedown
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By From JT Staff Reports 
December 5, 2019
Simeon Wilson, left, and Kenny Barnes, right, with the City of Marysville worked this morning to dismantle the tent in the city’s Hatfield Corner Park, at the intersection of Fourth and Main streets. ...