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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
October 23, 2018
The Monday night regular meeting of the Richwood Village Council began with Mayor Scott Jerew swearing in new member Laurie Elliott. The Grove Street resident was chosen to fill the vacant seat of Von...
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By Mac Cordell 
October 23, 2018
At Monday evening’s meeting, Plain City’s Village Council approved the first reading of a proposed budget for 2019. Village Administrator Nathan Cahall said the operating budget and capital improvemen...
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By Will Channell 
October 23, 2018
Marysville officials told city council Monday they’ve been pleased so far with how the Route 31 improvement project has positively affected traffic. Councilperson Henk Berbee said the city has a live ...
Richardson, Coble seek seat in Ohio House
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By Will Channell 
October 23, 2018
Republican Tracy Richardson, of Marysville, and Democrat Glenn Coble, of Marion, are hoping to represent Ohio’s 86th district. On Nov. 6, one of them will take the seat currently occupied by the retir...
A day in the park
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By Jacob Runnels 
October 23, 2018
On a brisk yet bright morning today, Malissa Wilkerson decided to take her children, Liam and Hannah, to Schwartzkopf Park to get out of the house. She said since it wasn’t that cold, it was a good op...
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By Jacob Runnels 
October 22, 2018
Pictured is a graphic detailing the results of the 2018 Youth Risk Survey, conducted by the Council for Union County Families in conjunction with other health organizations. It highlights many downwar...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 22, 2018
Editor’s note: This is the first in a weeklong series of stories detailing issues and candidates local voters will see on the Nov. 6 ballot. ––– Next month, Ohio voters will decide the fate of State I...
Marysville’s James Heap attains rank of Eagle Scout
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 22, 2018
James Heap is shown above with some of the 1,300 pounds of food collected at a benefit concert he organized, lead and performed in for his community service project to become an Eagle Scout. (Photo su...
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By Will Channell 
October 22, 2018
LANE –––– Todd Lane, 44, was sentenced Friday to a combined 12 years in connection with the death of his roommate John Dixon, 45, at their East Fourth Street home in 2017. Lane received 10 years for e...
One injured in three-vehicle crash
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By Jacob Runnels 
October 22, 2018
According to the Marysville Division of Police, a three-car injury crash occurred at the intersection of Industrial Parkway and Scottslawn Road at 11:33 a.m. Friday. A freight truck from Superior Tank...
Don’t be so literal
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By Jacob Runnels 
October 19, 2018
Police investigated a vehicle that ran into the side of Rite Aid on Cherry Street Thursday at about 3:50 p.m. It is unknown if anyone was transported for medical attention. The vehicle was towed short...
Local stores ride Mega Millions buzz
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By Mac Cordell 
October 19, 2018
Pam Barnett, of Marysville, does not often play the lottery but the prize for tonight’s Mega Millions game enticed her Thursday to stop at C.J.’s Market in Milford Center to buy a pair of tickets. (Jo...
Injury crash reported on Route 4
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By Jacob Runnels 
October 18, 2018
According to the Marysville Division of Police, there was a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred on Route 4, near Scott Farms Boulevard, at 4:24 p.m. Wednesday. The crash involved a 2008 black Buick...
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By Jacob Runnels 
October 18, 2018
The Union County Health Department (UCHD) is looking to see how it can extend its grant funding for its reproductive health clinics in Marion. During a board of health meeting Wednesday, UCHD director...
Man found dead in vehicle at White Castle
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By Will Channell 
October 18, 2018
The Union County Coroner’s Office is investigating a man found dead in the Marysville White Castle parking lot Wednesday. According to Lance Emberling, an investigator with the Union County Coroner’s ...
Frosty farrier
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By Mac Cordell 
October 18, 2018
Frost on the ground and a chill in the air did not stop some around town from early morning occupation. Ed Thames was up before the sun to examine hooves and re-shoe horses at the Union County Fairgro...
Charges stem from conditions in home
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By Mac Cordell 
October 18, 2018
STINEMETZ –––– A filthy home and a house fire has led to felony charges against a local woman A Union County Grand Jury has indicted Lucinda Kay Stinemetz, 39, of 21963 State Route 347, Raymond. She i...
Two-car crash reported on U.S. 42
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By Will Channell 
October 17, 2018
Deputies investigated an injury crash on Route 42 near Watkins Road Tuesday at 10:28 a.m. According to Sheriff’s Office reports, it involved a 2008 Pontiac G6 and a 2011 Honda Civic. The crash snarled...
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By Mac Cordell 
October 17, 2018
The office manager at a Mill Valley physician’s office is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing from the office. Sarah R. Lovejoy, 33, of Troy, has been indicted by the Union County Grand Jur...
Kroger robber may have struck again
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By Will Channell 
October 17, 2018
SNIPE –––– Police are investigating suspicious activity at a pair of local pharmacies Tuesday night that authorities believe involved the same man who robbed a different drug store earlier this year. ...
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
October 16, 2018
North Union School Board heard many different presentations Monday night. Vice president Jean Wedding presided over the meeting in the absence of president Dennis Hall. The first presentation was by M...
Dispute between neighbors not a township issue
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By Mac Cordell 
October 16, 2018
Sometimes a dispute between neighbors is just a dispute between neighbors, and not a matter for the Township trustees. “I can’t do something just because a neighbor is unhappy,” said Jerome Township Z...
Search underway to find  Fairbanks’ new leader
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By Jacob Runnels 
October 16, 2018
The Fairbanks School District has a good start on its path to finding a new superintendent. At a board of education meeting Monday night, Kathy Lowery, with K-12 Business Consulting, presented the res...
Trail entrance marked
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 16, 2018
Drew Youngberg of U.C. Signs cleans the newly installed sign for the MacIvor Wood walking trail located off Emmaus Road. The trail runs through a nature preserve on land previously owned by former loc...
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By Will Channell 
October 16, 2018
A possible recession is a factor keeping Marysville officials from implementing a commuter income tax credit. Finance Director Justin Nahvi told the city’s finance committee Monday that he’s recommend...
PCPD dons pink shirts for breast cancer awareness
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By Mac Cordell 
October 15, 2018
Officers in the Plain City Police Department are wearing pink shirts to raise awareness, and hopefully funds, for breast cancer research and domestic violence awareness. Above, officer Josh Hirtzinger...
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By Jacob Runnels 
October 15, 2018
Union County is growing and that means the number of students enrolled in its schools is growing as well. Marysville High School principal Tom Cochran said the building has seen an increase in attenda...
Local mother says Marysville a great place to raise children
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By Jacob Runnels 
October 15, 2018
Editor’s note: This is another installment in a series of articles leading up to August’s 200th anniversary of the founding of Marysville. In the series, local residents are asked what makes Marysvill...