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Man assaults coworker, fires shot in the air
Local News, News, Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 16, 2025
A Marysville man was arrested after punching a person in the face and discharging a firearm into the air at a business early Tuesday morning. Derrick Eugene Craycraft, 46, of Marysville, has been char...
Richwood Opera House sale OK’d
Local News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
July 15, 2025
It looks like the Richwood Opera House will be changing hands. During its regular meeting on Monday, village council voted unanimously to accept an offer to purchase the Opera House for $75,000 – whic...
Hickory Woods split between Marysville/Fairbanks districts
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
By Michael Williamson 
July 15, 2025
While the proposed Hickory Woods development would sit on land that is part of the City of Marysville, the largest portion of it would reside in the Fairbanks school district. Of the two parcels of la...
Developer plans $1.5M homes
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
The 190 lots, shown above as part of the Hickory Woods development, could eventually hold homes in the $1 million price range if approved. Developers said their goal is to bring “high-end” options to the City of Marysville. (Graphic submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
July 15, 2025
The proposed development on Boerger Road could bring million-dollar homes to Marysville. Gary Smith of G2 Planning and Design told council Monday that homes in the planned Hickory Woods neighborhood c...
Dairy Queen ready to reopen after rebuild
Local News, News
Staff members are shown training inside the new Dairy Queen restaurant on Columbus Avenue recently. The newly rebuilt business is expected to open Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
By Jack Christian 
July 15, 2025
The anticipated new Dairy Queen: Grill and Chill is expected to open Wednesday, capping the long-awaited return of the popular Marysville ice cream destination. Keith Chambers, one of the operators, i...
Benny’s carryout set to return after fire
Local News, News
After a fire closed the Benny’s Pizza carryout early last year, crews have been working steadily to get the building ready to reopen. Owner Fred Neumeier said things should be ready to resume normal business operations in a few weeks. For more about the rebuild, listen to the latest episode of the Marysville Journal-Tribune Podcast. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
By Michael Williamson 
July 14, 2025
It’s been a long road to recovery but the carryout building for Benny’s Pizza is set to reopen in just a few short weeks. Owner Fred Neumeier said he wants to be the first to apologize to customers wa...
New Triad HS principal named
Education, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 14, 2025
The Triad Local School District announced the hiring of a new principal of the high school, who will start at the beginning of the 2025–2026 school year. Maggie Parcels, the newly hired principal of T...
Goodwill to relocate, expand next door
Local News, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 12, 2025
Goodwill plans to relocate and expand its retail store into the old Big Lots, which gives them the opportunity to open a new book-themed shopping experience at the former location. The retail portion ...
Look out below
Local News, News
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 11, 2025
Some area residents beat the heat by easing into the cooling waters of the Marysville Municipal Pool. Others, like the youth shown above on Friday, would rather get the thrill of leaping from the high...
Vetoes are a relief to area school officials
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 11, 2025
School officials around Union County are pleased with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto efforts regarding the recent state budget process. DeWine signed the state’s $60-billion spending bill at the end of ...
Employee files suit against Honda over unpaid time
Court News, News
By Jack Christian 
July 10, 2025
An employee at the Honda Marysville Plant is suing the company, alleging unpaid overtime hours in a newly filed lawsuit. Joab Scott, the plaintiff, claims that he and other employees are owed overtime...
Airport to lease ground for hangar construction
Local News, News
Pictured above, a masked man works atop an Air Tractor 802 agriculture aircraft Wednesday afternoon at the Union County Airport; refueling and reloading it with fertilizer before heading back into the sky. Air Tractor planes are very versatile due to their simplicity, as they see use in agriculture, firefighting and even as military aircraft. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
By Kyle Meddles 
July 10, 2025
The Union County Airport Authority voted 4-1 to approve leasing ground for private hangar development, but not before one board member and county commissioner aired concerns with the idea. With ground...
Repeal of dispensary ban to go before N.L. voters
Local News, News
By Chad Williamson 
July 9, 2025
North Lewisburg Village residents will see an issue concerning marijuana dispensaries on the ballot in November. A grassroots initiative by a handful of residents and business owners secured enough si...
UCSO to restart K-9 program
Local News, News
Will likely not be a breed traditionally used by law enforcement
By Michael Williamson 
July 9, 2025
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is bringing back its K-9 program. Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners Wednesday as part of his regular updates that his office will be expecting to get...
Above the water
Local News, News
By Chad Williamson 
July 9, 2025
A pair of powered paragliders are shown flying over the Marysville Reservoir recently. The recreational fliers passed over the water before gaining altitude, clearing the treetops and gliding out of s...
Leesburg F.D. to receive $4M in improvements
Local News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
July 9, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced a $4 million expansion project for the Leesburg Township Fire Department in conjunction with the Northwestern Joint Fire District....
Plans released for Crazy Scotty’s site
Marysville City Council, News
Apartment buildings, like the ones shown above, are part of the exterior plan and landscape plan application for redevelopment of the former Crazy Scotty’s site at 327 N. Main St. in Marysville. The city’s Design Review Board will consider the plan application at its regular meeting tonight. (Graphic submitted)
By Jack Christian 
July 9, 2025
Tonight, the Marysville Design and Review Board is scheduled to review a proposed landscape application tied to a significant multi-family residential development project. The project is a part of the...
Growing shade
Marysville City Council, News
City looks to increase canopy coverage with more trees
By Michael Williamson 
July 9, 2025
The number of trees in Marysville is growing by about 500 a year and city officials are working on how to best handle the maintenance going into the future. Andy Evans, the city’s urban forester, said...
Adkins case remains a priority
Local News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
July 7, 2025
June 29, 2025 recently marked the 24th year in the unsolved cold case of 29-year-old Patricia “Patti” Adkins, who’s disappearance on June 29, 2001 is still being actively investigated. “Our investigat...
Reimagining the fairgrounds
Local News, News
Above, Chris and Megan Guisinger are married in front of friends and family in a facility at the Union County Fairgrounds in 2022. The facilities host a variety of activities outside of the annual fair. (Photo submitted)
Facilities host a variety of events throughout the year
By Jack Christian 
July 7, 2025
With the Union County fair arriving at the end of the month, residents will flock to the fairgrounds for a week full of fun and festivities. But once the fair wraps up, what happens to the fairgrounds...
Surfing the reservoir
Local News, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 7, 2025
Grant Niedzwiedski from Grove City found the Marysville Reservoir to be the perfect place to ride his electric hydrofoil surfboard Sunday. The device is a motorized board that allows riders to glide a...
HEAP cooling assistance available
Local News, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 7, 2025
The Ohio Department of Development and The Breathing Association are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. From July 1 through Sept. 30, income...
Weber to seek seat in 86th House District
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 7, 2025
A new candidate is running for Ohio’s 86th House District. Ben Weber, a local constitutional attorney, community leader and conservative Republican recently announced he is running for state represent...
Man tased after fleeing from police
Court News, News
Grand jury Indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
July 3, 2025
A man from Indiana was tased and detained after being charged for allegedly fleeing law enforcement in a stolen car. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Corbin Bernard Bergsma, 32, of Indianapoli...
Run, Hardy, Run!
Local News, News
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 3, 2025
Officer Steve Hardy with the Marysville Division of Police works to avoid getting out at the city’s Cops vs Kids: Kickball Classic game at Eljer Park Wednesday. Officers and area children took part in...
Jerome continues discussion of 46-home project
News, Plain City, Plain City News
By Jack Christian 
July 3, 2025
Jerome Township officials voted Tuesday to continue discussions for a later date regarding a zoning application that could reshape a portion of the township’s development plan. The application propose...
Fireworks safety tips offered
Local News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
July 2, 2025
With Independence Day celebrations kicking off for the Fourth of July this weekend, Marysville first responders offer their perspectives on fireworks and discuss how to enjoy the holiday safely. Ohio ...
Timberview development hits a stall
Local News, News
By Michael Williamson 
July 2, 2025
The new development being proposed for Timberview Golf Course has hit a roadblock. At the Tuesday evening meeting of the Marysville Planning Commission, board members voted to table a decision on the ...
Cops vs Kids: Kickball Classic
News
Marysville Officer Eric Collier coaches a local kid during a friendly kickball outing between local law enforcement and youth from the area. Below are a series of photos that were taken Wednesday morning at Eljer Park. (Journal-Tribune photos by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 2, 2025
Eyeing the future of Fifth Street
Local News, News
Traffic calming features, known as bump-outs, shown here in a proposed design at the intersection of Walnut Street and East Fifth Street, are part of a series of potential upgrades the city is considering. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Residents pour over potential plans for city artery
By Michael Williamson 
July 1, 2025
Changes are coming to East Fifth Street in Marysville in the coming years and officials are hoping to hear more from residents about what’s being considered for the roadway project. The city held an o...