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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...
Students to perform free show
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 28, 2019
Above, area students in grades five through eight rehearse a scene for this weekend’s performance of “Honk Jr.” The play is presented by Summer Theater Workshop and is directed and produced by local h...
Convenience store planned for Delaware Avenue
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By Mac Cordell 
June 28, 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....
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 27, 2019
As temperatures flirt with 90 degrees this week, area residents are seeking ways to cool off. Above, Arjun Jujjavarapu, 7 of Marysville, enjoys the splash pad at Partners Park earlier this week. (Jour...
Former resident has watched Marysville grow
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 27, 2019
A former Marysville resident left his hometown with an appreciation for the small things the city had to offer. Jim Goche’ spent the first part of his life in Marysville. He graduated from Marysville ...
Area Fourth of July festivities scheduled
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 27, 2019
Several area municipalities will be hosting Independence Day events. Marysville The Marysville Fourth of July Parade route begins at American Legion Park, where parade participants will line up in the...
Alcohol a factor in U.S. 33 crash
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 27, 2019
Wednesday at approximately 4 p.m. a wrong-way vehicle collided with a semi-truck on U.S. 33, causing it to roll over several times and causing a six-vehicle pileup. The driver, Richard Beesinger, 63, ...
Still no decision on Rolling Meadows project
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By Michael Williamson 
June 26, 2019
After more than two hours of discussion, the Jerome Township trustees decided to again postpone their decision on the proposed Rolling Meadows housing development. At the public hearing Tuesday evenin...
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 26, 2019
Dorothy Pelanda, right, Ohio Department of Agriculture Director, hears comments from Madison County farmer Eric Rife, left. Pelanda visited Leeds Farm on Tuesday to host a roundtable discussion with l...
Richwood Council deals with flooding concerns
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
June 25, 2019
OSP Officer Brian Holden attended council’s meeting Monday night to donate his retired four-year-old drug K-9, Karo, to the Richwood Police Department. The dog retired when Officer Holden left the K-9...
Council eyes lawn watering credit, picks city flag
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By Mac Cordell 
June 25, 2019
It may be getting cheaper for Marysville residents to water their lawns. At Monday night’s meeting, Marysville City Council passed a first reading of legislation to create an outdoor watering credit f...
Town center proposed for Jerome
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By Michael Williamson 
June 25, 2019
The Homewood Corporation presented a proposal to the Jerome Township Zoning Commission Monday evening that would bring in 83.5 acres of mixed-use land behind the Marathon gas station near U.S. 33 and ...
Change in elevation
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 24, 2019
After removing the existing asphalt from the parking lot, crews have laid gravel in front of the former Richwood Bank building, changing the elevation for the main entrance of the future Union County ...