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The eyes of a hawk
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 22, 2019
Pictured above is a Cooper’s hawk in a tree off Seventh Street recently. The hawks, which can be found from Canada to Mexico are also sometimes referred to as big blue darters, chicken hawks, hen hawk...
An alternative to traditional burial
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By Mac Cordell 
April 22, 2019
Pictured above is an example of a freestanding columbarium, similar to what city officials are planning to install at Oakdale Cemetery in Marysville. A columbarium holds cremated remains. (Photo submi...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 19, 2019
Marysville CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR MEETING OF APRIL 22, 2019 7 P.M. – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 209 S. MAIN STREET Call to order: Pledge of allegiance: Invocation: Roll call: Approval of minutes: April 8, 20...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 19, 2019
An article appearing in Thursday’s Journal-Tribune regarding the Marysville High School Alumni Banquet requires a clarification. The article indicates that the Marysville High School Band would be per...
Author Series concludes
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 19, 2019
On Tuesday, the Friends of the Marysville Public Library welcomed inspirational fiction writer Jennifer A. Davids to Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium as part of its 14th annual Author Series. Davids, a c...
City planner, 41, found dead at reservoir
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By Mac Cordell 
April 19, 2019
Marysville City Planner Chad Flowers, 41, died Thursday after an apparent health related incident at the Upgound Resivoir on Raymond Road. He was apparently exercising on the Raymond Road side of the ...
Honda to trim local auto production
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By Mac Cordell 
April 19, 2019
Honda of America Manufacturing has announced that it will suspend the second shift on Line 1 of the Marysville Auto Plant beginning Aug. 1. The reduction in production could reportedly last several ye...
Marysville High School Alumni Banquet set
Education, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 18, 2019
The Marysville High School Alumni Association will host its annual alumni banquet on Saturday, May 11, in the high school Cafeteria. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the 140th Alumni Banquet begins at 6 p.m. ...
Space cleared for Unionville Center shelter house
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 18, 2019
Space has been cleared for a new community shelter house in Unionville Center. Last week, the space was cleared for the planned structure that is being donated by the neighboring Select Sires facility...
Court News, News
By Mac Cordell 
April 18, 2019
A couple could be facing more than a decade and a half in prison after a police chase that netted more than 100 grams of cocaine. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Tasha L. Martin of Reynoldsbu...
News
By Mac Cordell 
April 18, 2019
Marysville is expanding days and hours for the Uptown’s skating rink. In 2018, the city’s iceless ice rink was open for 17 days (a total of 92 hours) at a cost of $33,500. Officials want to expand tha...
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By Mac Cordell 
April 18, 2019
While federal officials continue to investigate, work at the Plum Street construction site, where a man died, remains on hold. Marysville City Engineer Jeremy Hoyt said work on the Plum Street improve...
Just plane fun
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 18, 2019
Matt Schaefer, long sleeve shirt, and Matt Jergens were in Mill Valley Central Park Tuesday night to put in some time piloting their radio controlled model airplanes. The men, both Mill Valley residen...
Education, News
By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
April 16, 2019
The North Union Board of Education held their monthly meeting at the North Union Middle School Monday evening. Board members toured the facility prior to the start of the meeting. NUMS Principal Matt ...
Education, News
By Chad Williamson 
April 16, 2019
Marysville school officials are gearing up for a change in the elementary report cards. During a work session of the Marysville Board of Education on Monday night, district superintendent Diane Mankin...
Fairbanks students go back to paper tests
Education, News
By Mac Cordell 
April 16, 2019
Students at Fairbanks will be taking a step away from technology. At Monday night’s meeting of the Fairbanks Board of Education, the board unanimously voted to have third graders take their state mand...
Last minute filing
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 16, 2019
Marysville residents stood in line out the front door of City Hall well after 5 p.m., Monday trying to file their 2018 city income taxes. The Income Tax Division held extra hours through the last week...
Cortez selected as Ohio Reformatory Officer of the Year
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 15, 2019
Jaime Cortez has been selected as the 2019 Officer of the Year for the Ohio Reformatory for Women. Cortez was selected by his peers for his leadership, confidence, dedication and team work. This award...
News
By Mac Cordell 
April 15, 2019
A Marysville man has been indicted following an altercation with deputies. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Cameron Robert Hastings, 31, of 14000 Hinton Mill Road, charging him with three coun...
Stocksdale Plaza has new owner
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By Mac Cordell 
April 15, 2019
The Marysville Aerie 3506 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles has purchased the Stocksdale Plaza, at 700 Milford Ave., including the former Community Market grocery store along with and parking lot. Offi...
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 15, 2019
In November of 2018 the Dog Warden authority was transferred from the Union County Board of Commissioners to the Union County Sheriff. The 130th Ohio General Assembly changed Chapter 955 of the Ohio R...
Friday storms cause damage
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 15, 2019
According to Brad Gilbert, Director of the Union County Emergency Management Agency, representatives of the National Weather Service toured a damage site on Whitestone Road, pictured above, Friday and...
Whit’s owner saw potential in Marysville Uptown
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 15, 2019
One man’s quest to restore Uptown Marysville became a long-term investment in him being a part of the community. Todd Poole decided to open Whit’s Frozen Custard in Marysville in April, 2014, with the...
A different kind of military man
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 15, 2019
Mark Abbati, as Green Army Guy, directs a Humvee Friday night as part of a “Star-Spangled Military Salute” at The Ohio Army National Guard Armory. The event was organized to honor veterans and active ...
Area Holy Week services listed
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 15, 2019
First English Lutheran Church, 687 London Ave., will observe Holy week in the following ways: On Palm Sunday, April 14, at 10:30 a.m., the church will hold a palm procession with the Kid’s Choir joini...
Ground broken for P.C. municipal building
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By Michael Williamson 
April 15, 2019
Plain City officials are shown above breaking ground for the new municipal building located on Village Boulevard. The new facility will house the administrative offices and police department. Pictured...
Event will honor military members
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By Mac Cordell 
April 12, 2019
The community has been invited to what organizers are calling “a Star-Spangled Military Salute.” Veterans and active duty military members will be honored from 6-9 p.m., tonight at The Ohio Army Natio...
Contractors hit gas line near Lewis Park
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By Mac Cordell 
April 12, 2019
Grove Street in Marysville was closed for a portion of the day Thursday as crews from Columbia Gas worked to repair a series of natural gas leaks. Pictured above, workers dig through asphalt and dirt ...
Crash closes U.S. 33
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 12, 2019
The eastbound lane of U.S. 33, between Scottslawn Road and U.S. 42 was closed this morning following a semi crash near the rest area at about 9 a.m. First responders from several agencies, including t...