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By Chad Williamson 
April 3, 2018
Marysville Police officers and Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers investigate a parked semi on East Fifth Street across from Leon’s Garage Sunday at about 12:30 p.m. Deputy Chief Tony Brooks said an o...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 3, 2018
Despite cold temperatures, the younger population of Marysville recently enjoyed attending several Easter egg hunts. Pictured in the top photo are the children of Ashley Nicole, of Marysville. (Photos...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 3, 2018
Gov. John Kasich recently approved legislation that will provide more than $1.65 million in funding for Union County projects. Last week, Kasich signed the state’s $2.62 billion capital budget. The ca...
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By Mac Cordell 
April 3, 2018
Friends and family of Thomas Welch show relief in court Thursday after visiting Judge Timothy Campbell sentenced Welch to community control. Prosecutors argued that the man who inappropriately receive...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 30, 2018
Country group LOCASH, comprised of of singer-songwriters Preston Brust, left, and Chris Lucas, will be the featured entertainment Friday, Aug. 10, at the All Ohio Balloon Fest. Their 2016 album THE FI...
Thursday dangerous on county roads
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By Will Channell 
March 30, 2018
Thursday saw a slew of crashes on Union County roads, including one that cost a Springfield man his life. The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSP) is still investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred...
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By Mac Cordell 
March 30, 2018
Plain City officials are working through the legal process to recover money paid for a building that never got built. In 2017, Plain City officials paid $124,967 to Blaine Builders to construct what t...
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
March 30, 2018
The A Team consists of Connor Brandt, Gage Zwayer, Lucien Hendrickson, Jared Smith and Jobe Starks. (Photo submitted) –––– Members of the North Union Robotics teams are getting ready to compete in the...
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By Mac Cordell 
March 30, 2018
MILLER –––– A local man could be facing years in prison after he successfully convinced law enforcement officers and court officials that he was his brother. A Union County Grand Jury has indicted Rya...
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By Will Channell 
March 30, 2018
First responders examine a two-vehicle crash involving a car and semi that killed a male driver today at about 7:30 a.m. on Route 4 between Collins and Milford avenues. Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. M...
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By Mac Cordell 
March 28, 2018
Honda America Manufacturing has announced 11 non-production days at the Marysville Auto Plant, shown above in a September 2017 photo. The move is a company effort to reduce the inventory of 2019 Honda...
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By Will Channell 
March 28, 2018
The latest in the City of Marysville’s effort to update outdated city codes concerns peddlers, solicitors and canvassers. City Zoning Administrator Ron Todd presented changes at Monday’s public affair...
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By Mac Cordell 
March 28, 2018
The man who allegedly crashed into an Ohio State Trooper has been indicted. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Chad Anthony Wall, 42, of Lakeview, charging him with one count of aggravated vehic...
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By Jacob Runnels 
March 27, 2018
Many area churches will conduct Holy Week services for Easter this year. For these services, Palm Sunday will be March 25, Maundy Thursday will be March 29, Good Friday will be March 30, Holy Saturday...
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By Chad Williamson 
March 27, 2018
Pictured above, students at Marysville’s new TRI Academy list their goals on a series of blocks placed on a wall in the school. Students at the school are selected because of credit deficiencies or ot...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 27, 2018
Each year, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program partners with local farmers to provide grants to local nonprofits. Grow Communities, which is sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, provides farmers...
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
March 27, 2018
Members of Richwood Village Council heard several updates regarding village finances, trash collection and projects taking place in the village. Mayor Scott Jerew was absent from the meeting due to re...
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By Will Channell 
March 27, 2018
Marysville City Council Vice President Nevin Taylor speaks to the council audience Monday night to commend City Urban Forester Andy Evans for netting the city a $25,000 grant for the city’s street tre...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
March 27, 2018
United Way presented UCO with the Campaign Chair Award, United Way’s highest distinction of honor, for its workplace campaign achievements during the 2017-18 campaign. Pictured from left to right: Dan...
Appeal filed in FedEx decision
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By Mac Cordell 
March 27, 2018
A Jerome Township group has appealed a decision that would allow a FedEx trucking facility in the community. Residents Barry Adler and Jennifer Wynne and Terrence Wynne, along with Rainfresh Harvests,...
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By Will Channell 
March 27, 2018
A single vehicle rollover crash sent two Marysville residents to the OSU Medical Center Sunday. Alcohol is believed to be a factor. (Photo submitted) –––– First responders were called to the scene of ...
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By Mac Cordell 
March 23, 2018
Union County Sheriff Jamie Patton said traffic crashes are “really exploding” and he says he knows why. Patton said his officers have seen a surge in distracted driving. Patton said that through March...
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By Chad Williamson 
March 23, 2018
Ohio State Senator Dave Burke, right, honors Marysville School District bus driver Gary Lemaster with a resolution during Thursday night’s school board meeting. Lemaster was driving a school bus which...
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By Chad Williamson 
March 23, 2018
The Marysville Board of Education held first reading Thursday night on a pair of issues to appear before voters in the November general election. A presentation from district treasurer Todd Johnson, w...
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By Will Channell 
March 22, 2018
A crane towers over Mill Creek recently as crews work to replace the Main Street Bridge. The project is being carried out and paid for by the Ohio Department of Transportation, and will completely rep...
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By Will Channell 
March 22, 2018
Union County saw snowy weather Wednesday morning, and with it a slew of vehicle crashes. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports, the only injury crash was on Route 347 east of Liberty Road...
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By Jacob Runnels 
March 22, 2018
The Union County Health Department’s (UCHD) board discussed levy options for this November at Wednesday morning’s meeting. The board came to three options, which include replacing, renewing and increa...
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By Will Channell 
March 22, 2018
Pictured is the playground to be installed sometime this year at Lewis Park. It’s being purchased from Playworld, and will be assembled in house by city employees as a cost saving measure. (Image subm...
Fairbanks plans to help lagging students
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By Jacob Runnels 
March 22, 2018
The Fairbanks Board of Education met to discuss student intervention approaches at Wednesday night’s meeting. The board met at Tolles Career and Technical Center and held a tour of the facility. After...