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Art in the summer
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 10, 2019
From left to right, Mallory Huffman, 13, Creekview art teacher Doug Weller, Allison Barlow, 10, Linnea Olofsson, 12, and Anna Olofsson, 10, take part in the summer art camp at the Houston House Tuesda...
Local man sentenced to 82 years
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By Mac Cordell 
July 10, 2019
A Raymond man has been sentenced to spend the next 82 years in prison. Earlier this year, Christopher G. Cook, 41, of 22520 Hoover Bault Road, was convicted on multiple counts of child rape, dissemina...
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By Michael Williamson 
July 10, 2019
Eric Medici will remain a member of Plain City’s Design Review Board (DRB). After a public hearing held at Monday night’s meeting, council made a motion to remove Medici from the board but failed to g...
Truck rolls over
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 10, 2019
Route 4, at Route 161 was closed this morning after a semi-truck crash. While details were limited at press time, officials on scene said the semi-truck was traveling north on Route 4 and rolled at th...
County engineer catches up on building permits
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By Michael Williamson 
July 8, 2019
After a series of delays with building permits and inspections, the Union County Engineer said the office is all caught up. In recent months, there have been some backlogged permits for commercial bui...
Alleged street racer could face prison
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By Mac Cordell 
July 8, 2019
A Lima man could be facing prison after he was stopped for racing on U.S. 33, then allegedly fled from police. Johnathan Edwa Gonzalez, 20, of Lima is charged with one count of failure to comply with ...
Splash landing
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 8, 2019
Max freeman, 12, jumps off the diving boards at the Marysville Municipal Swimming Pool Sunday. Temperature spikes over the holiday weekend gave a boost to pool attendance. (Journal-Tribune photo by Ke...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 5, 2019
Summer sun is finally here. Parents are advised before their children rush out the door to play, remember to protect their skin. “With all the rain we’ve had, it’s so nice to finally see the sun,” sai...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 5, 2019
Agenda for Meeting of June 10, 2019 7 p.m. – Council Chambers – 209 S. Main St. Call to Order: Pledge of Allegiance: Invocation: Roll Call: Approval of Minutes: June 24, 2019 Minutes and July 1, 2019 ...
Storm damage reported
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 5, 2019
Roads were closed, trees poles and homes were damaged and power was out in portions of northern Union County after a severe thunderstorm moved through the area Tuesday evening. Officials said they bel...
Trustees OK development
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By Michael Williamson 
July 5, 2019
Jerome Township decided to move forward on the Rolling Meadows housing development. In a 2-1 vote cast Tuesday evening, the township trustees approved the resolution that would allow the residential d...
Fireworks light up sky
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 5, 2019
Area residents watch the Fourth of July fireworks display that was held Thursday evening at the Union County Fairgrounds. Additional photos from holiday festivities in the county may be found on page ...
Road closed
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 2, 2019
Scottslawn Road, from Route 736 to the area between the Heritage grain facility entrance and the railroad crossing at the Scotts plant, closed Monday so work on the road could begin. The road will be ...
Memorial Health reports baby boom
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 2, 2019
Despite decreasing birth rates throughout the U.S., the Marysville area is experiencing a baby boom. During 2018, the Obstetrics team at Memorial Hospital’s Miracle Life Center delivered 7% more babie...
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By Mac Cordell 
July 2, 2019
After officially “reconsidering,” Marysville City Council has approved a raise for itself. Last week council heard a second reading of an ordinance to set compensation for council members at $7,920, b...
Vehicle crash reported on Watkins Road
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 2, 2019
Kenneth J. Mescher, 71, of Sidney, was cited with failure to control after his 2015 Toyota Prius, pictured above, went off the road and into a ditch Monday morning at 10:57 a.m. on Watkins Road. Mesch...
Blackburn 5K held
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 1, 2019
Runners are shown as they wait at the start line for the Fourth annual Blackburn Chasing the Cure 5K Saturday at Marysville High School. Hosted by Chase Blackburn, a Marysville High School alum and tw...
That’s a wrap
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 1, 2019
The Avalon Theatre in Marysville’s uptown has a new look. Friday, the group unveiled a wrap on the front of the theatre building. The wrap gives those passing by a look at what officials envision for ...
Strip mall planned for city’s west side
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By Mac Cordell 
July 1, 2019
JKH Eastern Enterprises has submitted plans for a shopping center to be named the Oakland Plaza, for 1180-1188 W. Fifth St., Marysville. JKH Eastern Enterprises is owned by Jerry Hyun who also owned J...
Library Links
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 1, 2019
Storytime Break July 1-5 There are no storytimes this week. Regular storytime schedule resumes Monday, July 8. Monday Madness July 1 at 1-2 p.m. Monday Madness is back. Join us for special guests, pro...
Panera progress
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 1, 2019
Construction has started on the Panera Bread to be located in Marysville’s City Gate development, on a 1.46-acres plot on Lydia Drive between Boston’s and Comfort Suites. According to plans filed with...
Tooth, justice and the EFDA
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By Mac Cordell 
July 1, 2019
Disgruntled after a dental exam, a prisoner’s boast has led to additional charges for the woman. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Sabrina Angus, 39, an inmate at the Ohio Reformatory for Women...
Gas station to replace Sunbelt
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By Mac Cordell 
July 1, 2019
Plans are underway to construct a Thornton’s convenience store and gas station at 1000 Delaware Ave. A 4,516-square foot building and an island with 10 proposed gas pumps is planned to sit on about 2....
Convenience store planned for Delaware Avenue
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By Mac Cordell 
June 29, 2019
Plans are underway to construct a Thornton’s convenience store and gas station at 1000 Delaware Ave. A 4,516-square foot building and an island with 10 proposed gas pumps is planned to sit on about 2....
Parade clarification
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 28, 2019
Thursday’s edition of the Journal-Tribune contained an article detailing Fourth of July events in the area. The article listed the location of the Marysville parade lineup as the old Kroger parking lo...
Accident leaves local man dead, council member and wife injured
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 28, 2019
A Marysville council member and his wife are hospitalized and another Marysville man is dead following a crash in Madison County. Marysville Councilman Nevin Taylor and his wife DeAnna Pfarr-Taylor re...
Library program details life of Holocaust survivor
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 28, 2019
Jenniffer Weber lights candles during a moment of remembrance for those who died during the Holocaust, Wednesday during a presentation at the Marysville Public Library. Weber encouraged attendees to c...
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By Mac Cordell 
June 28, 2019
Marysville City Council is poised to increase the salary for its members. At Monday night’s meeting, council heard a second reading of an ordinance to set compensation for council members. The legisla...