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Union County started 2024 strong with more than a million dollars in investment income revenue. Treasurer Andrew Smarra, who serves on the county’s investment committee, told the commissioners Wednesd...

As state and federal offices continue outreach for disaster relief, the USDA Rural Development is offering “disaster assistance in communities affected by crises and disasters.” They support homeowner...

The public hearing for Samsung’s Richwood Solar project is seven weeks away and some residents are concerned that Union County has yet to find legal representation for the case. Members of Citizens Ag...

A Marysville man has been indicted after allegedly putting a gun to his girlfriend’s head and threatening her. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Cade Michael Hatcher, 25, of 221 Buerger St., ch...

With the support of other local municipalities, Plain City officials are working to create a 41-acre public park along the Sugar Run tributary. The village is applying for grant funding from the Ohio ...

Officials are urging area drivers to be mindful of farm equipment, such as the tractor above, while traveling on Ohio roads during the spring planting season. (Photo submitted) -- Editor’s note: The f...

The Union County Auditor’s Office is in the middle of the 2025 property revaluation process and challenges from this year may lead to changes next time. Auditor Andrea Weaver said one of the changes w...

Through an agreement with the Union County Emergency Management Agency, the software used by tornado sirens in Jerome Township and Plain City will be upgraded. There are two sirens in Plain City, incl...

Union County officials said that despite a series of tornado and strong storm warnings for southern Union County, the community was fortunate to avoid damage from the severe weather. “We had no issues...

Officials from Nestle were at Marysville City Council’s work session Monday night, held at the city’s water treatment plant on Raymond Road. City Manager Terry Emery, seated, listens as, from left, Kr...

Ohio State Highway Patrol officers carry flags during a previous Union County Law Enforcement Memorial event. This year’s ceremony will be held tomorrow at 7 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. Held each yea...

The City of Marysville is working with Nestle, pictured in this aerial photo above, on a deal that will pave the way for a $30-million expansion at the facility. The move will allow the company to bri...

Public toilet tanks around the community were checked repeatedly over the weekend as residents hoped they would be the next to find a cache of cash in Marysville. The lookie-loos were on patrol after ...

Elijah M. Stokes, 23, of 658 Wagon Wheel Lane, was charged with driving under the influence, improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle and failure to control. At 6:33 p.m., Sunday, Stokes was at...

The Community Development Consultants (CDC) of Ohio has a recommendation to Union County for its upcoming grant application process. Thomas Perry, a planner at CDC, visited the county commissioners’ r...

Federal disaster assistance is now available for Union County and other areas affected by the tornadoes that passed through the state in March. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced...

For the second time in a week, employees at a local business have handed over found cash to the Marysville Division of Police. Thursday, employees of the Kentucky Fried Chicken found more than $10,000...

An Irwin man has pleaded guilty to breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home, attacking her, stealing her car and then crashing it in an attempt to kill himself. Robert William Dean Gross, 23, of 12345 I...

Plain City Council is currently reviewing a proposed Economic Development Incentive Policy that would guide when and how the village offers certain tax abatements and agreements to businesses. Develop...

Officials from the Village of Plain City celebrated Arbor Day with first grade students at Plain City Elementary School by holding a special tree planting event. Pictured standing at left are Mayor Jo...

Union County is considering an electrical aggregation program that could save residents money on electric bills. At the regular commissioner meeting Wednesday, the board met with members of Palmer Ene...

In 2023, firefighters from the Marysville Division visited Chinandega, Nicaragua, to help dig water lines to a village. While there they developed a relationship with local firefighters and realized t...

Troy Ware, of Marion, put a perch in his fish basket Sunday at the reservoir. Recent warm temperatures have allowed area residents to get a jumpstart on their favorite summertime activities. (Journal-...

Marysville Municipal Court Judge Robert W. Parrott recently received a new gavel as a gift from the Johnny Appleseed Education Center and Museum in Urbana. The gavel is made from an apple tree planted...

Through the first quarter of the year, city officials say they are financially on target for 2024. “Everything is coming in as expected,” Marysville Finance Director Brad Lutz said at a recent Finance...

What started as a speeding violation could end up with more than 13 years in prison for a New Mexico man. Christian Carbajal, 21, of, Albuquerque, was arrested early Sunday morning, charged with felon...

After six years leading the Hope Center, Becky Bolt is stepping down. The executive director announced earlier this week that she will be retiring from the role effective May 31. She said the decision...

Police recovered what they are calling “a pretty considerable amount of money,” following a hypnosis show at a local theatre. According to police records, at 11:31 a.m., Saturday, officers from the Ma...

Pictured above is the "Mary-Go-Round" free shuttle service which is now serving seniors in the Marysville area. (Photo submitted) -- Ohio State is partnering with a local organization to make it easie...

The Ohio Department of Transportation will begin a series of summer work projects Monday on U.S. 33. Ramps onto and off the freeway will be closed sporadically through the next week. (Journal-Tribune ...