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Work at Marysville’s Scott Family Park has been stalled for about two years after the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) filed a notice of violations for improvements the city made to the existing path or access drive already on the 112-acre property. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

The Jerome Township Trustees approved a zoning amendment Tuesday that opens up a 33-acre piece of land south of U.S. 42 for 10 new single-family lots called Currier Ridge. Where and how the lots will be situated is outlined in white on the map above, shown between Currier Road and the CSX rail-line and near Sugar Run. (Graphic submitted)

This farmer on Robinson Road is one of many around Union County, specifically in the southern portion, who have already started pulling crops out of the field. It’s the earliest start to the local harvest season many farmers can remember. A historically dry summer has led to fears about this year’s crop yield. The potentially low production, combined with low crop prices could mean many local farmers will struggle financially. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)