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Jon Alder officials ponder TIF for 600-unit development
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Jon Alder officials ponder TIF for 600-unit development
Deal would not impact money for schools
By Mike Williamson 
September 11, 2024
Jonathan Alder is looking at potentially approving a tax agreement for a project that would bring 600 multi-family units into the district, east of Plain City. At the September board of education meet...
Richwood Opera House up for sale
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Richwood Opera House up for sale
By Kyle Meddles 
September 10, 2024
Council officials motioned to put the Richwood Opera House on the market and up for sale. At the regular meeting of Richwood council on Monday, Council President Reddy Brown, who is also on the Opera ...
Residential component of Marysville East detailed
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City Council heard the first reading of an annexation and rezoning for nearly 244 acres that will be the third phase of the Marysville East development. The third section will be largely residential with 800 to 850 homes, including 240 to 260 apartments as well as patio homes, single-family homes, duplex-style homes, townhomes and attached ranch homes. The section will have about 16 acres of commercial development along U.S. 36. (Photo submitted)
Residential component of Marysville East detailed
By Mac Cordell 
September 10, 2024
Monday evening, Marysville City Council heard the most detailed plan for the third annexation in the Marysville East project. At council, Bart Barok with Rockford Development Investments presented a p...
Honda reveals EV offering
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An electric vehicle, based on the Acura Performance EV Concept, which made its global debut during the 2024 Monterey Car Week, will become the first EV made at the Marysville Auto Plant in late 2025. (Photo submitted)
Honda reveals EV offering
By Mac Cordell 
September 10, 2024
Honda today updated its progress in establishing the Honda EV Hub in Ohio, which will create the flexibility to produce gas, hybrid-electric and battery electric vehicles on the same manufacturing lin...
City taking speed concerns seriously
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City taking speed concerns seriously
By Mac Cordell 
September 9, 2024
Residents on Elwood Avenue and Professional Parkway have expressed concern about speeding on their streets. Based on a pair of recent street speed studies, those on Professional Parkway have reason to...
Loans available to farmers impacted by drought
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Loans available to farmers impacted by drought
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 9, 2024
Union County farmers and small businesses affected by the ongoing drought can apply for federal emergency loans after it was declared a natural disaster by the United States Department of Agriculture ...
Marysville native serves on Navy warship
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Marysville native serves on Navy warship
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 9, 2024
Editor’s note: The following article comes from the Navy Office of Community Outreach. ––– Petty Officer 2nd Class Aron Moledor, a native of Marysville, serves aboard USS Barry, a U.S. Navy warship ho...
Marysville prepares for 9/11 event
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Marysville prepares for 9/11 event
By Mac Cordell 
September 6, 2024
Marysville and the country will pause Wednesday to remember the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America. The city’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony is set to be held at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 at t...
Resident has questions for P.C. annexation
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Resident has questions for P.C. annexation
By Mike Williamson 
September 6, 2024
A Marysville resident with property in Jerome Township said he has some concerns over the potential annexation of property into the Village of Plain City. James Lawrenz, who lives on Bell Road but co-...
Deadline to register to vote a month away
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Deadline to register to vote a month away
By Mike Williamson 
September 5, 2024
The deadline to register to vote is coming up and Union County Board of Elections officials are urging citizens to make sure they are aware of all the upcoming dates and deadlines. Director Brandon Cl...
Fairbanks visitors must scan IDs
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Visitors to any of the buildings on the Fairbanks campus will have to scan a government-issued ID through the district’s new Raptor Visitor Management System, pictured above. Officials said the system compares information to a sex offender database and alerts school administrators as well as police if a match is found. (Photo submitted)
Fairbanks visitors must scan IDs
By Mike Williamson 
September 5, 2024
Visitors to the Fairbanks campus will notice a new process for entering the district's buildings. This school year, officials rolled out the Raptor Visitor Management System to better keep track of an...
Former Minit Lube demolished
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Former Minit Lube demolished
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 5, 2024
Demolition is nearly complete and site cleanup will begin soon for the former Minit Lube lot at the corner of Main and Third streets in the city’s Uptown. In March, the Union County Land Bank took pos...
Dog swim held
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Dog swim held
By Mac Cordell 
September 5, 2024
Dozens of pooches, of nearly every variety, showed up at the Marysville pool Tuesday to help raise money for the Union County Humane Society and to enjoy the last splash of summer. Each year the city ...
City eyes credit card convenience fee
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City eyes credit card convenience fee
By Mac Cordell 
September 4, 2024
Those wanting to use credit cards to pay city bills will soon find their bills a bit higher. At Monday night’s city council work session, the body discussed adding a 3.5% convenience fee to all bills ...
Jerome comp plan may need more money
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Jerome comp plan may need more money
By Mike Williamson 
September 4, 2024
Work is nearly finished on the Jerome Township Comprehensive Plan but the final few steps could come with additional costs. Township Zoning Inspector Eric Snowden said he’s pleased with where the plan...
Grab….. And Go…..
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Grab….. And Go…..
By Aleksei Pavloff 
September 4, 2024
Marysville graduate and current Ohio State linebacker Gabe Powers grabs a tipped pass from Akron quarterback Brayden Roggow, (shown at right) and sprints 29 yards for a fourth quarter touchdown (shown...
Road rage report leads to found handgun
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Road rage report leads to found handgun
By Mac Cordell 
September 3, 2024
A Grove City man has been indicted after police found his loaded gun in a gas station bathroom. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Deandre L. Johnson, 34, charging him with one count of tamperin...
Richwood campsites being used by homeless individuals
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Richwood campsites being used by homeless individuals
By Kyle Meddles 
September 3, 2024
Village officials are having issues with homeless groups camping at Richwood Park. At a previous meeting of Richwood Council, Fiscal Officer Sarah Sellers said they are dealing with people not wanting...
NHTSA urges motorcycle awareness as fall approaches
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NHTSA urges motorcycle awareness as fall approaches
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 3, 2024
As summer winds down and beautiful fall weather starts to move in, motorcyclists across America are getting in as many rides as they can before winter sets in. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s ...
Alcohol blamed in injury crash
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Alcohol blamed in injury crash
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 3, 2024
The Marysville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two-car injury crash that occurred at 12:06 a.m. Sunday on U.S. 33, east of Honda Parkway. A 2013 Honda Civic operated...
City aims to regulate farm animals
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City aims to regulate farm animals
By Mac Cordell 
August 30, 2024
A nearly year-long back and forth between neighbors, planning commission, 4-H leaders and city officials could be coming to a resolution as city council has taken up legislation to deal with farm anim...
Logjam letters mailed out
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Logjam letters mailed out
By Mike Williamson 
August 30, 2024
Letters to affected property owners have been sent out as Union County finalizes plans for the second public hearing for the Mill Creek logjam next month. County officials are preparing for the Sept. ...
Newspaper to adjust society page format
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Newspaper to adjust society page format
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 30, 2024
Changes are coming to the Marysville Journal-Tribune’s daily society page. In trying to create better flexibility for local content on inside pages, the newspaper will be rebranding the society page a...
Mitchell-Dewitt roundabout opens
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Mitchell-Dewitt roundabout opens
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 30, 2024
The roundabout at Mitchell-Dewitt and Industrial Parkway opened this week after being closed since May. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch is encouraging residents to be cautious learning the new traff...
Not too hot to trot
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Not too hot to trot
By Kyle Meddles 
August 30, 2024
A rider works out a horse in front of the Richwood Independent Fair grandstands this week. The Richwood Fair runs through Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles) --
Wooooo! Squad fees might go up
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Wooooo! Squad fees might go up
By Mac Cordell 
August 29, 2024
The price of going to the hospital in Marysville could be going up. At Monday night’s work session, council is set to discuss an increase in fees for transporting individuals to the hospital. City cod...
County eases building rules
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County eases building rules
By Mike Williamson 
August 29, 2024
Union County’s building department is continuing its work to streamline local rules and regulations. Chief Building Official Sam Cronk, who works within the engineer’s office, was on hand Wednesday mo...
Crash sends vehicle onto sidewalk
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Crash sends vehicle onto sidewalk
By Mac Cordell 
August 29, 2024
Kathryn Michelle Fiest, 38, of 18250 Route 4, was cited for improper operation of a vehicle at a stop sign following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Fourth and Court streets in Marysville. ...
Plain City TIF passes first reading
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Plain City TIF passes first reading
By Mike Williamson 
August 28, 2024
Plain City is one step closer to creating its first Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Incentive District for the Maren Reserve development on the west side of town. On Monday night, council voted for the ...
Dahlia growers to descend on area for annual show
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General Chairman of the Dahlia Show and local grower Dick Westfall teaching a class on judging dahlia’s. Westfall said the show will feature some of the best dahlia cultivators in the country. (Photo submitted)
Dahlia growers to descend on area for annual show
By Kyle Meddles 
August 28, 2024
This Labor Day weekend, an exhibition of some of the most talented green thumbs in the area will bring vibrant colors to the usual camouflage of the National Guard’s Armory. “These are the best grower...