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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 ...

Richwood Mayor Scott Jerew told members of Richwood Village Council Monday night that Von Beal has resigned from his council seat. Beal’s unexpired term ends Dec. 31, 2021. Council will be accepting r...

The Village of Milford Center is poised to purchase a new meeting hall. At a meeting Monday night, Milford Center village officials approved the recommendation to purchase the VFW Building #4599 on 15...

Jonathan Alder officials are proposing a new way to tackle student education intervention. At a board of education meeting Monday night, district officials heard a proposal from Jonathan Alder High Sc...

A film crew working for Honda shoots video at the intersection of Fifth and Main streets Monday evening. According to Marysville officials, crews were filming until early this morning for a video that...

Plain City has rejected a proposal to bring more than 100 apartments to the village. At Monday night’s village council meeting, the body voted 4-2 to reject a rezoning request by Champion Apartments. ...

After nearly a year and a half after purchasing more than 200 acres for Innovation Park, Marysville City Council members have some concerns about progress at the site. At Monday’s council meeting, cou...

As the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) prepares to move out of its Chestnut Street building, the city is hoping to move into it. City of Marysville officials say they are hoping to purchase t...

Patrons at the 43rd All Ohio Balloon Fest were treated to a blue sky, filled with colorful balloons Saturday. The sight has become one of the most photographed and enduring images of Marysville. (All ...

An alleged plan to beat a paternity test could lead to prison for a pair of Marysville men. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Kenny A. Casperson, 43, of 17495 Clark Dawson Road, and Michael D. ...

Maggie Lombardi, left, prepares a shaken lemonade at the Maggie’s Lemonade booth at the All Ohio Balloon Fest Friday afternoon as her father, Tim Norris, watches. Maggie’s Lemonade has been at the bal...

Columbus country music singer Carter Winter entertains the crowd at the All Ohio Balloon Fest Friday evening at the Union County Airport. Winter was a last-minute replacement act for Lo Cash, the coun...

Authorities have resolved an incident that involved a threat called into the courthouse Wednesday. According to Union County Sheriff Jamie Patton, at about 2 p.m. Wednesday a person called the City of...

The wildfires raging in California are giving one local fire official some flashbacks. Marysville Fire Chief Jay Riley assisted last year in Idaho with the myriad wildfires that plagued the American W...

ZZ Top headlined the All Ohio Balloon Fest concert Thursday. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers entertained their fans for more than an hour at the Union County Airport. (All Ohio Balloon Fest photo by ...

A local woman could be sentenced nearly three centuries behind bars after allegedly defrauding taxpayers out of more than $260,000. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Jennifer L. Winn, 40, of 17...

Above is a rendering of the proposed new community center at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church presented at Wednesday’s Marysville Design Review Board meeting. The building will replace the current ...

ZZ Top is in town. The Hall of Fame band arrived this morning at the Union County Airport, 15000 Weaver Road. The band will perform at 8 p.m. tonight the All Ohio Balloon Fest’s Impact 60 night. Ticke...

BAITS –––– The Fairbanks Board of Education has selected its interim superintendent. At a board meeting Tuesday night, the board approved the hiring of David Baits, Ph.D., as the new interim superinte...