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N.L. partners with Champaign County for economic development
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By Jacob Runnels 
August 15, 2018
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...
Grant will help area fight opioids
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By Mac Cordell 
August 15, 2018
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 ...
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By Sherryl Sheets of the Richwood Gazette 
August 14, 2018
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...
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By Jacob Runnels 
August 14, 2018
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...
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By Jacob Runnels 
August 14, 2018
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...
Honda films video uptown
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By Will Channell 
August 14, 2018
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...
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By Mac Cordell 
August 14, 2018
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. ...
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By Will Channell 
August 14, 2018
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...
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By Will Channell 
August 13, 2018
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...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 13, 2018
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 ...
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By Mac Cordell 
August 13, 2018
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. ...
Vendors, volunteers vital to All Ohio Balloon Fest success
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By Will Channell 
August 13, 2018
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...
Singer pinch-hits for duo
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 13, 2018
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...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 10, 2018
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...
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By Will Channell 
August 10, 2018
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...
Top that!
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 10, 2018
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 ...
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By Mac Cordell 
August 9, 2018
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...
New Catholic Community Center planned
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By Will Channell 
August 9, 2018
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 ...
Best beards in Marysville
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 9, 2018
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...
Fairbanks taps Baits as interim superintendent
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By Jacob Runnels 
August 8, 2018
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...
Body found in truck  was missing veteran
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By Will Channell 
August 8, 2018
Officials have identified a man found dead on Allenby Drive earlier this week. Union County Coroner’s Office Investigator Lance Emberling confirmed this morning the man is a 31-year-old veteran from N...
Paving projects
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By Mac Cordell 
August 7, 2018
Work crews have stayed busy with a variety of projects around Marysville. Above, paving crews work Monday to repave a section of the multi-use trail that runs along Amrine Mill Road. The trail connect...
Officials still trying to ID body
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 7, 2018
As if this morning, Marysville authorities are still waiting for fingerprint results from Montgomery County to identify a man found dead in a truck Monday. Monday at 8:39 a.m., police received a repor...
First roundabout planned for city
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By Will Channell 
August 7, 2018
Pictured is a map outlining the upcoming second phase of the Route 31 widening project shown at Monday’s Marysville City Council work session, including the location of the future roundabout at the in...
Police investigate body found in truck
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 6, 2018
Marysville Police are investigating a dead person found this morning inside a vehicle, pictured, parked in front of the Holiday Inn Express on Allenby Drive. According to Marysville Deputy Chief Tony ...
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By Jacob Runnels 
August 6, 2018
The Union County Health Department (UCHD) is celebrating its second year of promoting Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Jennifer Thrush, public information officer for the UCHD, said the department has l...
Dive-in movie
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By Will Channell 
August 6, 2018
Children and parents gathered at the City of Marysville Municipal Pool to watch “Finding Dory” Saturday night as part of the city’s Movie in the Park series. The movie began at 9 p.m., though the pool...
Harold Lewis students back in class
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 6, 2018
Pictured above, from left to right, students Miah Scheiderer, Ayla Sparks and Harper Wimmers arrive for their first day of class at the Harold Lewis Center earlier this week. (Photos submitted) –––– E...
Memorial seeks to connect with younger clients
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By Chad Williamson 
August 6, 2018
Memorial Health is looking at ways to connect with the younger generation. At a meeting of the health system’s board of trustees this week, CEO Chip Hubbs said catching the attention of millennials wh...
A walk in the park
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By Will Channell 
August 6, 2018
Beth Pettry, of Marysville, throws an ice cube for her English springer spaniel, Bixby, at the Bark Park on Maple Street Friday. Residents were making use of the dog park Friday afternoon, but there a...