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By Mac Cordell 
September 24, 2019
Marysville residents and leaders want to take some time to make sure MacIvor Woods is protected. At Monday’s meeting, city council was scheduled to vote on a third reading to rezone about 14 acres beh...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2019
Building water cleared as safe Students at Raymond Elementary School are once again being permitted to drink from building water supplies. “Late last week, we received official confirmation that Raymo...
Council discusses Richwood tree planting
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
September 24, 2019
With the progress of a few projects this year in Richwood, the removal of trees had many residents upset. Village council members said they feel the village’s infrastructure is very important to maint...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 23, 2019
Steve Van Dyke, owner of Livin Up 2 Fitness on Clymer Road, was at a Marysville City Council meeting earlier this month. The business owner said a proposed change to the city’s zoning code could be “p...
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By Chad Williamson 
September 20, 2019
This was the first year Mill Valley Elementary Principal Amey McGlenn did not have any tear-filled separation issues between students and parents during the first week of regular kindergarten classes....
Road Closure
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 20, 2019
The intersection of Fourth and Plum streets in Marysville was closed most of today as crews installed a new water line. Traffic in the area was diverted as a result of the closure. (Journal-Tribune ph...
Triad continues to battle bullying
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 20, 2019
Jim Bisenius, a child and adolescent therapist, was at Triad High School Tuesday night to share strategies as to how students can “bully-proof” their lives. Over 75 students and parents were in attend...
Nonstop chirping
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 19, 2019
One of the more common sights, and also sounds, of summer in Union County is the common cricket, shown above off West Fourth Street. The chirping of crickets is part of the mating ritual. The life spa...
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 19, 2019
The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County (MHRBUC) was recently awarded $4 million to increase access to mental health care for children and expand available care. The grant, from the Subst...
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By Mac Cordell 
September 19, 2019
Later today, a Union County magistrate will hear arguments in the case against two women, living in the New California Hills subdivision. Elisabeth Herndon and Megan Dowdell each own homes in the subd...
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 19, 2019
It will soon be easier for residents to make payments to the Union County Health Department (UCHD). At Wednesday’s Board of Health meeting, the board approved a resolution to accept credit card paymen...
Bunsold VB squad triumphs
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By Michael Williamson 
September 18, 2019
The Bunsold Middle School Red volleyball team defeated KIPP Academy 25-9, 25-7 on Tuesday. Selina Hinds led the Lady Monarchs with 16 ace serves. Elise Gilsinger added five aces.
The grass is greener
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By Marysville Journal-Tribune 
September 18, 2019
Marysville’s south end has a new look. Last month, city officials opened Morey Park at the intersection of Main and Ninth streets. City officials said the cages around the rock walls are called gabion...
Property values jump in Union County
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By Mac Cordell 
September 18, 2019
Property owners in Union County are getting letters in the mail from the Union County Auditor’s Office. The letter includes a street-front photo of the property, a tentative value for the home as well...
One injured in crash near Fairbanks
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By From JT Staff Reports 
September 17, 2019
At approximately 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, an injury crash occurred on State Route 38 in front of Fairbanks High School. Joe Newell, Fairbanks Middle School Principal, said no students were involved in the a...
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
September 17, 2019
Every successful business prepares a plan for the future of their business and North Union’s administration told the school board the district’s five-year strategic plan for success. Elementary princi...
Jailhouse romance leads to domestic violence charge
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By Mac Cordell 
September 17, 2019
Less than one month after a domestic violence conviction, a Marysville woman is facing additional charges for allegedly attacking her live-in boyfriend over a woman she met while in prison. A Union Co...
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By Mac Cordell 
September 17, 2019
Marysville city officials got their first look Monday of the 2020 budget. City Finance Director Justin Nahvi presented the budget proposal at Monday night’s finance committee meeting. The meeting was ...
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By Mac Cordell 
September 16, 2019
School officials have some answers about the Raymond Elementary water situation, but those answers have led to more questions. Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contacted Marysville...
School officials happy with state report cards
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By Mac Cordell 
September 16, 2019
This week, the Ohio Department of Education released its annual School Report Cards, rating districts across the state. This is the second year that each district and school receives an overall letter...
Local men nabbed in sex trafficking roundup
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By Mac Cordell 
September 16, 2019
More than 30 law enforcement agencies participated in Operation Fourth and Goal, which netted 104 arrests of individuals on human trafficking related charges. Above, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sp...
Concert review: Tribute to Neil Diamond by Denny Diamond
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By Marysville Journal-Tribune 
September 13, 2019
Editor’s note: The following review was written by Union County Concert Association board member Florence Allen. ––– Residents from Marysville and the surrounding counties gathered at Marysville High ...
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By Mac Cordell 
September 13, 2019
District officials are continuing to work through solutions for providing water to Raymond Elementary students. Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contacted Marysville Schools about ...
Assembly offers reflections of first responders on 9/11
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 12, 2019
Bunsold Middle Schoolers took time Wednesday to remember the victims of 9/11 and honor the first responders involved. Several local first responders who helped in New York during the aftermath of the ...
Former church secretary sentenced for theft
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By Mac Cordell 
September 12, 2019
A former church secretary is headed to prison after stealing more than $112,000. Mary Ary, 72, of 10530 Hinton Mill Road, Marysville was sentenced Wednesday to 12 months in prison. Visiting Judge Mark...
Annual Dahlia show is this weekend
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 12, 2019
After nearly 60 years of gardening, Dick Westfall isn’t slowing down any time soon. Westfall, who turned 86 in July, is President of the Greater Columbus Dahlia Society, which will host the 54th Annua...
Business owner, resident address parking issue
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 11, 2019
Despite rules against it and notices and signs reminding drivers of the prohibition, cars still park along Maple Street. Village leaders say the street is not wide enough to have two-wat traffic and o...
New additions arriving at Richwood Park
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
September 11, 2019
Richwood Mayor Scott Jerew informed council that the new floating handicapped fishing dock was installed last week at Richwood Lake. The dock was acquired by the receipt of grant money from the Christ...