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Day of Prayer held
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By Brenda Maxwell 
May 8, 2026
Local residents gathered at Partners Park in Marysville on Thursday to celebrate National Day of Prayer. About 30 individuals attended the ceremony, which carried the theme “Seeking Him in all generat...
Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony set for May 16
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The Union County Sheriff’s Office and area law enforcement agencies will host the 2026 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16. (Journal-Tribune photo)
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 8, 2026
The Union County Sheriff’s Office and area law enforcement agencies will host the 2026 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, on the north lawn of the Union County Courthouse. ...
PCPD finds body in pond after submerged vehicle crash
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 7, 2026
A dead body was found in a pond following the Plain City Police Department’s investigation into a vehicle that crashed into a retention pond off of Lafayette-Plain City Road on April 24. The body was ...
Union County decides
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By Sarah Vollrath 
May 7, 2026
Voters do their civic duty at the Marysville High School field house Tuesday. The facility serves as the polling place for numerous city voting districts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
County quarterly interest retreats a bit
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By Chad Williamson 
May 7, 2026
For the first time in two years, Union County did not see record quarterly interest revenue from its investments. Union County Treasurer Andy Smarra said the county remains in a strong financial posit...
Weber cruises to primary victory
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Election results
By Kyle Meddles 
May 7, 2026
Ben Weber will be the Republican candidate for state representative in the November general election for District 86 after defeating challengers Wezlynn Davis and Steven Wolfe in the primary election....
JA voters approve income tax renewal
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Election results
By Kyle Meddles 
May 7, 2026
Voters in the Jonathan Alder school district were generous this year, approving the renewal of the district’s 10-year, 0.75% income tax during Tuesday’s election. According to unofficial results from ...
Bailey, Weaver win county races
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Election results
By Kyle Meddles 
May 7, 2026
The Republican candidates for two county positions have been selected as a result of Tuesday’s primary election. Union County Commissioner Shaun Bailey has won the GOP nomination for county commission...
Local residents hit the polls
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By Sarah Vollrath 
May 6, 2026
Union County voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for Ohio’s primary election. Among the top races in the area were the Republican nomination for county auditor and a county commissioner seat, as wel...
Chilling details from Mill Valley murder
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Pictured above is the murder weapon Swindler used to kill his father in a Mill Valley home on April 21, 2025. Officials said Swindler purchased the ornate, 11-inch dagger from eBay and that it was recovered from his bedroom on-scene. The autopsy revealed 36 total sharp-force injuries caused by the blade, including multiple stab wounds. (Photo submitted)
Ornate murder weapon, dozens of wounds and dispute about money among findings ahead of sentencing
By Kyle Meddles 
May 6, 2026
Editor’s note: The following story contains some graphic descriptions of a murder that occurred in 2025 in Mill Valley. Some portions of the story might be upsetting to readers, but were included to i...
Governor DeWine attends Behrens family wedding
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 5, 2026
Governor Mike DeWine, second from right, just back from the White House where he and his family were invited to a dinner with the King of England, attended the wedding of Cole Behrens, nephew of Journ...
Parent indicted in aide assault
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 5, 2026
A Marysville woman has been charged with two felonies in the assault of a 65-year-old female transportation aide with Marysville schools. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Prennisha Ann Carter,...
Marysville names new Mill Valley principal
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 5, 2026
Marysville Schools has hired Chad Rice as the new principal of Mill Valley Elementary School, with the appointment taking effect for the 2026-2027 school year. District officials said Rice brings more...
JTFD chief on leave pending probe
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 5, 2026
The Jerome Township Board of Trustees has placed Fire Chief Douglas Stewart on paid administrative leave following a special meeting Saturday morning. According to a press release provided to the Jour...
Rail crossings closed for repairs
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 4, 2026
Multiple railroad crossings in the city will be closed beginning todays CSX crews complete track repairs. According to a city notice, the closures will impact East Fifth Street, Cherry Street and a pr...
Honda shows off zero-emission power tech
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 4, 2026
Honda is expanding its push into clean energy and zero-emissions technology, unveiling new business-focused solutions at a major industry event while signaling growing interest in partnerships across ...
Group seeks donations for veterans statue
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 4, 2026
The Union County Knights of Columbus Councils and Assembly 3157 are in the process of establishing a symbolic veteran statue on the Union County Courthouse grounds by the sheriff’s memorial called “Th...
Sales tax shift could ease paving woes
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Delaware engineer shares ideas with commissioners
By Michael Williamson 
May 2, 2026
One thing learned in the recent discussion between Union County and Delaware County officials was that a change in the approach to sales tax revenue may have to be part of the discussion to address fu...
Four charged in drug smuggling ring at ORW
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Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
May 2, 2026
Four people from out of town have been charged in a drug trafficking operation that attempted to bring drugs into a local prison. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted co-defendants Alicia Shaye Tr...
JA reflects on pre-apprenticeship program
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Jonathan Alder College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Coordinator Nicole Schrock is shown above addressing a group of community leaders recently. The program will be wrapping up its first year in the district in the coming weeks. (Photo submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
May 2, 2026
As the school year wraps up at Jonathan Alder, the district’s pre-apprenticeship program is also closing out its first full year and officials said this first run was a success and they’re already loo...
PC comp plan stays ahead of fast growing region
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By Jack Christian 
May 2, 2026
“Planning today for tomorrow.” Those were the words of MKSK Associate Principal Kyle May when discussing the comprehensive plan update at the Plain City Council meeting Monday night, as village leader...
City planning for next mural project
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A new mural will be installed later this year on the side of the Union County building at 128 South Main Street, shown above. City of Marysville and Main Street Marysville put out a call for artists Thursday to get the design process going. (Photo submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
May 1, 2026
The city and Main Street Marysville are putting out a call for local artists to take part in an Uptown mural project that could be available for display as early as this fall. Officials put out the ca...
Fairbanks prom court named
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 30, 2026
Fairbanks High School will hold its 2026 prom, themed “Masquerade Ball,” on Saturday at the high school. Tickets are on sale during lunch hours or online through the HomeTown app. Pictured are, front ...
Judge among harassment targets
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Attorneys, law director also among victims of man facing 15 felonies
By Kyle Meddles 
April 30, 2026
A Columbus man faces over a dozen felony charges after allegedly sending harassing emails to a Marysville judge and court attorneys as well as threatening a city law official. The Union County Grand J...
Second-half property tax bills will arrive later than normal
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Reductions still being calculated
By Michael Williamson 
April 30, 2026
Union County residents are going to receive their second-half tax bills a little later than anticipated but rates are still expected to be lower. Treasurer Andy Smarra said the state is asking all 88 ...
Richwood council reverses course on LifeWise bus issue
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By Kyle Meddles 
April 29, 2026
Richwood council has had a change of heart about letting LifeWise bus drivers use the village alleys during student drop-off. At the last meeting of the village on April 13, council asked for a commit...
City council adds Jerome land to development district
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By Michael Williamson 
April 29, 2026
A much discussed property off Industrial Parkway that could one day house a data center will now be added to the Marysville-Jerome Township Economic Development District (JEDD). Though city officials ...
Fifth Street traffic to divert through Green Pastures
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By Michael Williamson 
April 29, 2026
Some roadwork on Fifth Street is going to cause a two-week detour for drivers on the westside of town. City of Marysville officials said contractors will be installing medians on the roadway near Wend...
Marysville transportation aide allegedly assaulted by parent
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By Mike Williamson 
April 28, 2026
Officials are investigating an alleged assault involving a transportation aide and a parent on a Marysville school district vehicle. According to school officials, the incident happened on the afterno...
Marysville picking up another property on City Hall block
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Marysville officials are looking to purchase the property at 123 W. Sixth St., shown above at right. If approved by the board of control, officials will then move into the formal closing process and the property would join other nearby city-owned properties including the house at 117 West Sixth Street, shown at left. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
By Michael Williamson 
April 28, 2026
The City of Marysville is considering another purchase of property in the Uptown area. Pending Tuesday night’s special board of control approval, the city is looking to secure the house at 123 West Si...