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Local staff from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) are working to clarify misinformation surrounding COVID-19 data. Ohio Reformatory for Women Public Information Officer Clar...

Honda has announced that it will extend its production suspension. This morning, Honda officials announced the company will eliminate five production days at the Marysville Auto Plant as well as all o...

Two St. Bernards and a pair of Pugs took a break from playing in the Bark Park Wednesday afternoon to grab a drink of water. Numerous dog owners took advantage of the warmer temperature and clear skie...

In response to Ohio’s Stay at Home order, the Union County Health Department is fielding questions surrounding what is considered an essential business. Following Gov. Mike DeWine and ODH Director Amy...

The sign on the front door of the Union County Family YMCA shows the facility is closed due to the coronavirus. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) “This is hurting us, just like it’s hurting a lot ...

Triad Local Schools hosted the first meal distribution day during school closures Sunday. Superintendent Vickie Hoffman said over 5,000 meals were provided to more than 500 children. Pictured is a sta...

The Union County Grand Jury has indicted members of an alleged meth-making operation. The grand jury has indicted Joseph P. Combs, along with his mother, Cheryl A. Cleversy and Jessica Marie Edginton ...

The Marysville Journal-Tribune has been honored by the Associated Press of Ohio for producing the top example of public service journalism for its series titled Stella’s Cloud. Earlier this week, the ...

The Union County Health Department announced today it has received notice of a second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county. UCHD indicated the affected individual is an adult male. “We want to mak...

Marysville City Council members were separated as they met Monday in an otherwise empty council chambers. Members of the public could watch a livestream or call into the meeting to make comments. (Pho...

Memorial Health is implementing a new, online check-in process to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. Patients who seek care at Memorial Urgent Care Centers in Marysville or Urbana will now...

Crews have begun removing trees on land adjacent to MacIvor Woods behind the Kroger Marketplace on the west side of Marysville. The work will clear the way for The Residences at Bethel Woods, a gated ...

Officials continue to urge diligence in safeguarding against virus Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health announced Friday there is one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Union County, a fact t...

Marysville Division of Fire’s swift water rescue unit was in Newark on Friday. The area was hit with heavy flooding. The team and others were part of more than 50 rescues, including the rescue of a ho...

The Union County Foundation and the United Way of Union County have partnered to raise funds to assist with local needs as a result of the COVID-19 emergency. “Our board voted last week to reallocate ...

Tyson Graves, 9, gets some exercise Sunday at Eljer Park. It was Tyson’s birthday and he was at the skate park with his brother Owen, 12. Outdoor activities are encouraged as long as social distancing...

Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health announced Friday there is one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Union County, a fact that local officials were prepared for. As the number of confirmed c...

Pictured above is a screen capture from the Marysville State of the City video which was released today. The image shows an overhead view of the Marysville Bicentennial celebration last summer. (Image...

Few residents were in attendance at Thursday’s Jerome Township Trustees Meeting in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Chairs usually set up in rows were instead spaced throughout the room and a bottle of...

By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia In the midst of school closures, parents and childcare providers are taking things one step at a time. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine had yet not issued an order to close da...

Members of the Union County Board of Health practiced social distancing during its regular board meeting, as it was moved to a larger conference room and each member had their own table. (Journal-Trib...

Reversing course from Tuesday’s statement, Honda this morning announced it is suspending production at the Marysville Auto Plant as well as all other plants around Ohio and North America. “Honda will ...

Memorial Health has announced it will implement a series of changes aimed at the prevention and mitigation relative to potential COVID-19 spread, including rescheduling elective surgery and placing re...

Monday’s meeting of the Fairbank’s Board of Education was closed to the public, though it was livestreamed on social media. The meeting was held with just Treasurer Aaron Johnson, left, and District S...

The North Union Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting Monday night to discuss what needs students may have during the closure of school. Taking safety measures regarding the coronaviru...

By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia While two of Union County’s largest employers are taking precautions, neither is shutting down. Officials from both Honda and Scotts Miracle-Gro have said they are ...

The Union County Courthouse is remaining open, but “with restrictions.” Monday, Union County Common Pleas Court Judge Donald Fraser issued “a judicial emergency” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The cou...

A local women reads a sign posted on the door at the Union County Services Building stating the voting polls are closed after the Director of Ohio Department of Health Dr. Amy Acton signed an order la...

To ease the burden of emergency responders, local officials are asking residents to refrain from calling 911 for COVID-19 concerns. A release from the Union County Health Department and Union County S...

By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia The center of operations for at least two local municipalities are shutting their doors to keep employees safe. “We are officially closing City Hall tomorrow,” Mary...