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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 ...

Along with an architect firm, Plain City officials are in the early stages of a study to determine potential improvements for the village’s aquatic center. Officials believe the pool was originally de...

While solar companies have dominated the conversation in Union County lately, they aren’t the only ones looking to be part of the energy discussion. Mitch Given with The Empowerment Alliance (TEA), an...

Officials from the Marysville Public Library recently attended the Ohio Library Council’s Legislative Day in Columbus. Those there had the opportunity to network with other library professionals, visi...

A Marysville man could be facing nearly four decades in prison after allegedly attacking his girlfriend, choking her with a wire. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Isaac Luis Torres, 27, of 144...

North Union partnered with Muskingum Valley to secure grant funding focused helping their kids get their driver’s license. At the Board of Education meeting last week, the board motioned to approve th...

Construction on the Cadence Solar project is set to start soon according to an updated timeline from Invenergy, the company behind it. Erin Saal, renewable development manager with Invenergy, said whi...

The illustration above shows the typology for an Uptown alley, which would be oriented toward pedestrian and bicycle traffic. They may also have amenities like outdoor dining areas and street furnitur...

A Marysville man has been indicted after allegedly punching and biting his girlfriend in front of their child. Robert Joseph Arnold, 29, of 838 Watermill Place. Arnold is charged with one count each o...

Marysville City Council’s Finance Committee is recommending using earnings on interest to help pay for the city’s paving program this year. At the committee meeting Monday, City Engineer Kyle Hoyng ex...

PCPD Sergeant Aaron Howard was recently honored for his role in saving two individuals’ lives, one man who attempted suicide and another who experienced a massive heart attack. Vance Vowell, who lived...

Organizers with North Union Softball for Girls are looking to update operations at the ball fields over the next few months. Ken Crumb and Wendy Wilson, both NUSG members, talked to Richwood Council o...

The Marysville Board of Education honored the district’s Good Apple Award recipients recently. Staff in each building nominate an individual who supports operations in various ways. Those honored were...

The Union County-Marysville Rideshare Program now has its first full quarter of data and officials say it’s doing well but they want to increase numbers. Eric Phillips, the economic development direct...

A Bellefontaine woman has been charged with stealing an elderly woman’s medications from her purse. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Ashley Lynn Reed, 41, of Bellefontaine, charging her with o...

Companies installing two of the area’s solar projects will repair roads in the northwestern part of the county later this year. While Union County and Acciona Energía already had a road-use maintenanc...

Becca Comstock, left, presents her finished Greek dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) during a Greek cuisine class in Thessaloniki, with AvaLee Cobbs, a Sandusky 4-H member. (Photo submitted) -- Editor’s ...

With offerings like Cowboy Quesadillas and Beef and Noodle Sundaes, the food available to Marysville students today is very different from what was offered to their parents. That is a good thing for t...

A Marysville man could be facing more than 40 years in prison, accused of repeatedly raping a woman. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Lawrence Randall Zumbrun, 41, of 836 Collins Ave., Apt. 4....

As the school year quickly comes to a close, summer projects are only just beginning for the staff at Triad. Director of Operations Neil Laughbaum highlighted for the Board of Education a number of up...

Magnetic Springs Mayor Chad Wilson, who took the role after the resignation of Kathy Cantrell in March, has a 10-year plan for the village. Wilson outlined 10 key areas of focus, pictured above, that ...

An out-of-state couple is facing felony charges locally after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Indiana and driving to Marysville. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Kelly Johanna Crawford, 43, of...

The Union County Shriners Club collects “Cans for a Cause” at a variety of collection sites around Union County, including at the Main Street entrance to the Union County Fairgrounds in Marysville. Th...