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An alleged heroin trafficker could be facing additional prison time after allegedly fleeing during a scheduled doctor’s visit. Jason E. Maynard, 43, of 923 Van Kirk Dr., Marysville, is charged with on...

The Triad Local School District is welcoming three new administrators this year. From left is new Curriculum Director Morgan Fagnani, new Superintendent Vickie Hoffman and Interim Middle School Princi...

A group of 20 Japanese students visited the Honda Heritage Museum this week. The group also toured the Marysville Auto Plant and the Performance Manufacturing Center. They are attending Dublin Coffman...

The Union County Health Department (UCHD) held successful back to school immunization clinics recently. Joyce Richmond, director of nursing for the UCHD, said this is the second year immunizations cli...

Pictured is a sketch of the future Avalon Theatre. The Marysville Uptown Theatre group hopes to restore the building’s original art deco design. (Image submitted) –––– The Marysville Uptown Theatre (M...

A local man is facing prison time after allegedly taking a car then pushing a police officer. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Gregory Wayne Blevins, 45, of 30530 Lemasters Road, Richwood. Ble...

Route 736, between Marysville and Plain City was closed for a house fire Tuesday afternoon. At 4:26 p.m., crews were called to 8500 Route 736. At the scene, firefighters found light smoke coming from ...

Logan Dunn, a former third grade teacher at North Union Elementary took a new position this year at the middle school, serving as the Dean of Students. He is there to teach staff and students about PA...

A benefit event is planned for this weekend in memory of a mother’s fallen child. Debbie Meadows’ 14-year-old son, Elijah Meadows, committed suicide last year. Since then, she has started a benefit dr...

Books can take you to different worlds, but it’s still nice to get a change of scenery while you’re reading. Residents who want that change will soon have a place to read outdoors at the Marysville Pu...

Pictured above, Janae Price wipes away tears as she talks to her father, Steve, during her wedding reception on Aug. 11. A week before the event, Steve was admitted to OSU Hospital with a case of panc...

Pictured above, Fairbanks Board of Education President Mark Lippencott, left, greets new interim superintendent David Baits at a board meeting Monday night. In his introduction, Baits focused on schoo...

Marysville residents who work outside the city could soon see a little extra change in their pockets. At a recent City Council work session, members discussed the possibility of implementing an income...

A property owner is asking for help finding an appropriate use for land that has served as a maple syrup facility, Christmas tree farm and even an area for cults to sacrifice animals. Allen Shepherd w...

School and law enforcement officials are asking drivers to be prepared for students on the sidewalks and crossing county streets and roads. Above Tiffany Yurkovich with Marysville School District, sto...

Many children and adults gathered at the Marysville Public Library for its third annual Mini Con, or the “Marysville Comic Con,” Saturday. At the event, residents enjoyed a morning and afternoon of re...

ANNA M. MARTIN The attentiveness of a local pharmacist has led to a woman’s arrest on drug charges. Anna M. Martin, 42, of 1510 Fox Fire Dr., Marysville, was arrested earlier this week, charged with d...

Editor’s note: Union County Community Concert Association board member Florence Allen provided the following information. ––– The Union County Community Concert Association is bringing a variety of lo...

Rev. Jeffrey A. Schooley of the First Presbyterian Church of Marysville is dunked into the water after Cole Tomlin, of Delaware, hits a target on the dunk tank at this weekend’s Friday Nights Uptown e...

When Stella Abel, left, graduated from space camp recently, she got the opportunity to meet astronaut Mike Foreman, center, and shake his hand, along with crew trainer Sarena Blanco. Abel attended the...

The third annual Marysville Mini Con is ready to kick off this weekend. The convention, also known by its nickname as the “Marysville Comic-Con,” is held each year at the Marysville Public Library. It...

Police responded to an injury crash Thursday at 3:08 p.m. at the intersection of Sixth and Walnut streets. According to an unfinished report, the crash involved a Nissan vehicle of unspecified model t...

The Triad Local School District is making preparations for the new school year, including new ways of keeping an eye on potential intruders and students. Technology Director Ryan Thompson told the boa...

The Union County Health Department (UCHD) is making steady progress with its building renovation plans. After a meeting Wednesday morning, the board of health approved of a budget total for the UCHD’s...

The City of Marysville Municipal Pool has seen an increase in attendance since last year and is hoping to carry this success through the end of the season. The pool has had an average of 325 daily att...

The Tee It Up golf team raised $12,760 for the Central Ohio Alzheimer’s Association recently. This group of golfers also participated in a walk. Pictured are, left to right, front row, Paula Scheidere...

A local man could be facing as many as three years in prison following a hit and run crash in Marysville. The Union County Grand Jury has charged Angelo Dominic Tocci, 42, of 16525 Martin Welch Road, ...

Second-grader Noah Conrad puts his backpack away this morning at Northwood Elementary as his mother, Tammy, prepares to say goodbye on his first day of school. Marysville schools have a staggered star...

The village of North Lewisburg has a new economic development partner. At a meeting Tuesday night, the village council was greeted by Marcia Bailey, the economic development director for the Champaign...

A local program to help addicts and those suffering with mental health issues is receiving federal assistance. The Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health (ADAMH) board for Union County was recently awarded ...