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Richwood Farmers Market sees jump in sponsor money
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Richwood Farmers Market sees jump in sponsor money
By Kyle Meddles 
December 9, 2025
The Richwood Farmers Market saw an exponential increase in sponsorship funding as it heads into 2026 on a high note. At the regular meeting of village council on Monday, Shauna Chapman, manager of the...
A weekend of Christmas cheer in Marysville
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A weekend of Christmas cheer in Marysville
By Chad Williamson 
December 9, 2025
Christmas was in the air all around the City of Marysville this past weekend as a bevy of holiday activities took place. The Marysville Christmas Parade hit the Uptown streets Sunday afternoon. While ...
Care Train Auction raises $240K
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Care Train Auction raises $240K
By Michael Williamson 
December 8, 2025
Residents and businesses turned out for the annual Care Train of Union County over the weekend. The holiday themed event, held at McAuliffe’s ACE Hardware on Saturday, brought in $240,000 this year th...
Parade staple
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Parade staple
By Chad Williamson 
December 8, 2025
You know the Christmas season is in full swing when Santa Claus makes his annual appearance at the end of the Marysville Christmas Parade. Cool but bearable temperatures greeted the crowds that lined ...
Man charged for trying to smother companion
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Man charged for trying to smother companion
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
December 8, 2025
A Marysville man could be facing two decades in prison on charges stemming from an incident in 2024 in which he allegedly smothered his girlfriend with a pillow and threatened to kill other members of...
Sheriff, commissioners spar over funds
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Sheriff, commissioners spar over funds
By Michael Williamson 
December 6, 2025
All budget discussions are negotiations and next year’s sheriff’s office budget is no different. Union County Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners Wednesday that his requested increase t...
Jerome Township considers future plans for older fire station
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Jerome Township considers future plans for older fire station
By Jack Christian 
December 6, 2025
Following the November election that saw voters approve the fire levy, the Jerome Township Board of Trustees recently spent time reviewing a feasibility study for Station 210. The document outlines po...
P.C. walks back comments about memorial
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P.C. walks back comments about memorial
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 5, 2025
Editor's note: The following release was provided from the Village of Plain City in reference to a recent disagreement with Memorial Health. The Village of Plain City would like to provide an importan...
A half century of innovation
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A half century of innovation
Honda celebrates 50 years of research and development
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 5, 2025
Honda is celebrating 50 years of research and development (R&D) in the United States, honoring the efforts of Honda associates and engineers who continue to research, design and develop innovative pro...
Local man charged with felony strangulation
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Local man charged with felony strangulation
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
December 4, 2025
A Marysville man faces prison time after being charged in the alleged strangulation of his fiancée. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Joshua Daniel Aaron Griffith, 46, whose court-listed addres...
Chilly Chick-fil-a work
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Chilly Chick-fil-a work
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 4, 2025
Crews work on the first set of walls erected at the Chick-fil-a site on Delaware Avenue Wednesday. Construction ramped up at the end of summer when safety fencing was cleared and the ground readied fo...
Funding woes plague county roadwork
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Funding woes plague county roadwork
By Michael Williamson 
December 3, 2025
Nearly a year after sharing his mounting budget concerns, Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch said his office is still searching to find solutions to the increasing costs of projects around the county. ...
Fairbanks continues to consider access road
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Fairbanks continues to consider access road
By Jack Christian 
December 3, 2025
As the new year approaches, Fairbanks is looking ahead to a slate of potential district renovations that Superintendent Janel Chapman says are necessary upgrades. During a recent board work session, F...
You lost your ride
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You lost your ride
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 3, 2025
There are lots of new opportunities for activities when several inches of snow hit the ground. You can build a snowman, have a snowball fight or travel down the side of the Marysville Reservoir at gre...
Meth lab brought cartel drugs to Richwood
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Meth lab brought cartel drugs to Richwood
By Kyle Meddles 
December 3, 2025
New details about the drug trafficking enterprise that operated in Union County between Richwood and Marysville have come to light after five suspects were recently indicted and charged in connection ...
Council OKs data center deal
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Council OKs data center deal
By Michael Williamson 
December 2, 2025
Marysville is one step closer to its second data center. City council voted Monday night 5-2 to move forward with the proposal and Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) agreement with the N ew Albany Comp...
Memorial Health says Plain City not left without medical coverage
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Memorial Health says Plain City not left without medical coverage
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 2, 2025
Memorial Health officials say they plan to attend the next Plain City Village Council meeting to answer questions and provide information related to concerns raised at a previous meeting. At a meeting...
Both sides of the badge
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On Monday, Union County Sheriff Mike Justice (left) swore in newly deputized Jonathon Todhunter (right) at the sheriff’s office. Todhunter talked with the Journal-Tribune, reflecting on his decision to join the department that was involved in the shooting of his brother, Matthew Todhunter, three years ago. (Photo submitted)
Both sides of the badge
Hired by agency involved in his brother's police shooting, new deputy brings dual perspective
By Kyle Meddles 
December 2, 2025
When a tragedy happens in the world of law enforcement, there are oftentimes two sides to the heartbreak. On May 30, 2022, 33-year-old Matthew Todhunter was shot and killed by a Union County sheriff’s...
Federal changes prove taxing to human services employees
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Federal changes prove taxing to human services employees
By Michael Williamson 
December 1, 2025
Union County Human Services is looking at increasing costs, pressures and workload going into next year with no ideal solution in sight. Human Services representatives told the county commissioners re...
OSP: Impaired driving a holiday danger
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol is ramping up efforts to deter impaired driving in Ohio during the holiday season. (Photo submitted)
OSP: Impaired driving a holiday danger
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 1, 2025
Patrol continues effort to remove impaired drivers from roadways during holiday season As friends and families gather and winter celebrations fill the calendar, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is...
Food drive aims to support senior pet owners in U.C. area
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Food drive aims to support senior pet owners in U.C. area
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 1, 2025
An annual holiday food drive aims to collect chow donations to benefit seniors and their pets in Union County. The 16th annual Alum Creek Dog Park Holiday Pet Food Drive runs from Saturday, Dec. 6 to ...
P.C. officials concerned with loss of medical providers
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"Right now, we are monitoring Plain City becoming a bit of a medical desert." - Jason Stanford, Plain City Development Director
P.C. officials concerned with loss of medical providers
By Jack Christian 
November 27, 2025
Plain City officials said they are bracing for a significant shift in local health care access as Memorial Health prepares to leave the village, raising concerns about the availability of essential me...
County can now tax Airbnb, Vrbo
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County can now tax Airbnb, Vrbo
By Michael Williamson 
November 26, 2025
Short-term rentals in Union County will now be required to pay a lodging tax. The county commissioners voted Wednesday to approve a resolution that changes the definition of a hotel from having five o...
Bolt action rifle believed to have misfired in attempted murder case
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After responding to Milridge Drive at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, for an attempted murder in a domestic incident, officers located the suspect fleeing the scene in a vehicle at the intersection of Milridge Drive and Milford Avenue. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Bolt action rifle believed to have misfired in attempted murder case
By Kyle Meddles 
November 26, 2025
Marysville police responded to an attempted murder on Milridge Drive Tuesday night where an antique bolt action rifle was used but no shots were fired in a possible misfire incident. Captain Nate Sach...
Council hears citizen opposition to plans for data center
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Council hears citizen opposition to plans for data center
By Michael Williamson 
November 25, 2025
Not all residents are convinced that the proposed data center south of the city will be a good idea – even after it received support from the Marysville school district and some city officials. Counci...
Who pulled the alarm?
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Who pulled the alarm?
By Tim Miller 
November 25, 2025
Swimmers at the YMCA had some chilly moments on Monday night, including members of the Marysville High School Swim Team which had a meet against Teays Valley. The facility at 1150 Charles Lane was eva...
Plans for Houchard roundabout project expected early next year
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Plans for Houchard roundabout project expected early next year
By Michael Williamson 
November 25, 2025
Officials have settled on a timeline for the Houchard Road roundabout and extension project in Jerome Township – just one of the changes coming to the Route 161 corridor. Union County Engineer Jeff St...
Shrine Club donates to Marysville Food Pantry
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Shrine Club donates to Marysville Food Pantry
By Kyle Meddles 
November 25, 2025
Even with the months-long government shutdown, many food pantries reported that they were in a good position heading into November with donations rising during the holiday season. On Thursday, the Uni...
Bypass not feasible, but southern connector could be doable
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Part of Marysville’s thoroughfare plan involves a possible route that bypasses the city to the south, shown above as a dotted line, extending from Scottslawn Road west to Route 4 near Bunsold Middle School. (Graphic submitted)
Bypass not feasible, but southern connector could be doable
By Michael Williamson 
November 25, 2025
While the highway version of a southern bypass might be off the table for the City of Marysville, it doesn’t mean officials aren’t thinking about alternative options for traveling around the city’s so...
Food banks still recovering from shutdown
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Food banks still recovering from shutdown
By Kyle Meddles 
November 25, 2025
At the beginning of November, the Union County Health Department (UCHD) entered emergency status in response to growing food insecurity as the government shutdown saw cuts and delays in federal Supple...