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Transportation provider receives Golden Nugget Award
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 22, 2024
Jenni Fauber, chair of the UC Moves Coalition, at left, presents Penny Wood, founder of A Way Out Transportation Services, at right, with the Golden Nugget Award. A Way Out was founded four years ago ...
Residents wary of easements for logjam fix
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By Michael Williamson 
January 19, 2024
Residents along Mill Creek still have concerns over proposed temporary and permanent easements associated with the logjam removal project. Union County officials said there is no need for concern, but...
UCHD plans for those with unique needs
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 19, 2024
The local health department wants to ensure every Union County resident is cared for, whether on a typical day or in an emergency situation. Public Information Officer Jennifer Thrush shared with the ...
Man indicted after dirt bike chase
Court News, News
By Mac Cordell 
January 19, 2024
A Marysville man has been indicted after allegedly driving a dirt bike the wrong direction and across traffic on U.S. 33, fleeing from police. A Union County Grand Jury has indicted Carl William Hook,...
Indoor Walking Program begins
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 18, 2024
The graphic above illustrates the location of the Ball House, 327 W. Bigelow St., marked with a red pin, in relation to the Plain City Public Library. The Ball House will once again host the annual Ac...
Jerome trustees reject second innovation district
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 18, 2024
The map above depicts the land that would have been encompassed by the Innovation II Planned Development District, located between Industrial Parkway and U.S. 33, and reaching from U.S. 42 to the Jero...
NU works with Sheriff’s Office to prevent teen drug use
Education, News
By Michael Williamson 
January 17, 2024
Lt. Rich Crabtree and school resource officer Dep. Shawn Dyer of the Union County Sheriff’s Office demonstrate the Hidden in Plain Sight program to North Union teachers and staff last week. The progra...
Officials offer tips to stay safe and warm
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By Mac Cordell 
January 17, 2024
Sub-freezing temperatures are expected to continue though the week and into the weekend with more snow expected Thursday and Friday. Above, Shane Godwin shovels snow on the sidewalk in front of a stor...
Richwood man faces felony for assault involving sister
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By Mac Cordell 
January 16, 2024
A Richwood man has been indicted, charged with allegedly assaulting his sister, sending her to the emergency room. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Trent Isaac Eickemeyer, 27, of 11210 Route 4...
A chilly chore
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By Mac Cordell 
January 16, 2024
With continued cold weather and snow predicted for the end of the week, residents are reminded that they are responsible for keeping their sidewalks free from snow and ice. Property owners are asked t...
FHS Homecoming held
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By Tim Miller 
January 16, 2024
Fairbanks High School held its Winter Homecoming festivities Friday evening prior to the varsity boys basketball game against Cedarville. Max Snyder, left, was crowned the king, while Kayden Fields wa...
News
By Michael Williamson 
January 13, 2024
Construction of the Acciona solar project is nearing completion and officials said it should be finished by spring. Union County Administrator Bill Narducci updated the commissioners Wednesday on the ...
North Lewisburg to be without a bank
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By Chad Williamson 
January 13, 2024
Pictured above is the Park National Bank location at 8 W. Maple St. in North Lewisburg which will be ending operations in March. Park National has announced it will be closing 12 branches in Ohio this...
FYBR fixer
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By Mac Cordell 
January 13, 2024
Officials have said they are pleased with the city’s FYBR parking sensor system which has led to more turnover and better parking opportunities in the city’s Uptown. Officials stress that residents ca...
Education, News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 12, 2024
Tolles Career and Technical Center has been awarded $200,000 in Super RAPIDS funding by the State of Ohio. These funds will be used to purchase new robotic equipment, training workstations and technic...
Marysville teacher charged after fight  at gymnastics facility
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 12, 2024
A teacher in the Marysville School District faces a disciplinary hearing today following an arrest for assault on Wednesday night. Bethany J. Perdue, a teacher at the Early College High School, has be...
New board members introduced at JA
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 11, 2024
Jonathan Alder officials held the first board meeting of 2024 Monday after swearing in returning members Bill McCartney and Steve Votaw as well as new board member, Bruce Hooley. The new board members...
Homecoming scheduled
News
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 11, 2024
Fairbanks High School will observe its winter Homecoming when the boys basketball team hosts Cedarville Friday evening. Members of the Homecoming court are from left, front row, Abby Gardini, freshman...
News
By Mac Cordell 
January 11, 2024
Donald Boerger will serve as Marysville council’s president and the city’s mayor. Boerger told the other council members that being elected president and mayor is “one of the greatest honors in my per...
Plain City Uptown design oversight process going through changes
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 11, 2024
Plain City officials are asking council to determine the process for Uptown building changes, whether or not they decide to keep the Design Review Board. “Staff is recommending that we move forward wi...
Trustee concerned with rapid growth’s impact on Jon Alder
Education, News
By Michael Williamson 
January 11, 2024
Myron Mast, a trustee in Darby Township in Madison County, told the Jonathan Alder school board Monday that he has concerns over the speed and scope of development in his township. Much of his concern...
News
By Mac Cordell 
January 10, 2024
“You jumped into the hot seat real quick,” Marysville City Manager Terry Emery told city council’s three new members after Monday night’s meeting, the first for the three newly elected members. As par...
LifeWise Academy approaches Triad School Board
Education, News
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 10, 2024
Triad could be the next school to join a national program that allows students to participate in Bible-based lessons during school hours. During its first meeting of the year, the Triad Board of Educa...
Richwood ups police pay to stay competitive
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By Michael Williamson 
January 10, 2024
Village solicitor, Julie Spain, shown at right, swears in Richwood Village Council members at the first meeting of 2024, Monday. All three members were voted back in during the November election. Memb...
Baldwin animal cruelty case begins
News
By Mac Cordell 
January 9, 2024
The trial of Steffen Baldwin started Monday. Baldwin is the former executive director of Union County Humane Society. He is charged with cruelty to animals as well as lying to animal lovers who contri...
Memorial posthumously nominates Millen for award
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 8, 2024
Members of the Allen Township Fire Department, from left to right, Lieutenant Ryan Heckel, Captain Neal Page, Chief Steve Brose, Firefighter Jerry Branton, and Firefighter Don Thompson, present a trib...
Assault video leads to discovery of sex crime
News
By Mac Cordell 
January 5, 2024
A police investigation into an alleged assault video has led to a series of sex-related indictments for a Marysville man. A Union County Grand Jury has indicted Jason Matthew Boblitt, 19, of 690 Milfo...
Fairbanks will return to ballot
Education, News
By Michael Williamson 
January 5, 2024
Fairbanks is returning to the ballot this year, a second attempt to pass its proposed tax levy. In December, the board of education voted to put the combination property and income tax levy back on th...
PC inches toward Community Improvement Corp.
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 5, 2024
Council chambers was filled with friends and family members as new and reelected Plain City officials took the oath of office during their work session Wednesday. New council members Tyler Harriman an...