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PCPD hopes new program will help fill new positions
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 8, 2024
Plain City officials are hoping a new approach will draw police officer candidates that meet the quality of their current force. At Wednesday’s council work session, officials discussed options to cre...
One property bumped from redevelopment plan
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By Mac Cordell 
February 8, 2024
Developers for “The Silos at Marysville” on the north end of the city’s Uptown say plans for the project are still on track and moving forward, though they said they will not be including the Autowise...
Tolles students talk with officers
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 8, 2024
Students in the criminal justice program at Tolles Career and Technical Center recently sat down with members of various Madison County law enforcement agencies to learn more about the field. Students...
Man sentenced in jewelry heist
Court News, News
By Mac Cordell 
February 7, 2024
Maurice Reginald Sir Matthews is in prison and he will be staying there for quite some time. Matthews, 48, is currently serving a prison sentence in the Richland Correctional Institution for a series ...
Jerome Twp. Hall, park area could see some upgrades
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 7, 2024
Jerome Township officials are focusing on a list of priorities for 2024 that they feel will keep them busy for much of the year. “We are sitting in a very good place,” said Township Administrator Bran...
Driver strikes building
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By Mac Cordell 
February 7, 2024
Marysville Police as well as medics responded to a crash at 4:34 p.m., Monday in the 1000 block of Columbus Avenue. The driver drove into the H&R Block storefront. Additional details of the crash were...
Rising above a tragedy
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By Mac Cordell 
February 6, 2024
Proximity to schools is a strong selling point for homes, but when a well-traveled state highway divides the two, a benefit can turn into a hazard. Marysville city and school officials have just start...
Branded neighborhoods?
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By Mac Cordell 
February 6, 2024
City Council President Donald Boerger wants to brand several of Marysville’s neighborhoods including the Robinson Neighborhood, Edgewood Terrace, the Oakwood Park Neighborhood, the Barrhaven Neighborh...
Triad royalty crowned
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 6, 2024
Triad’s Hunter Thompson (left) and Kaley Nott (right) were crowned as the school’s Snowball King and Queen Friday evening. The Cardinals hosted Fairbanks for its homecoming game last week. Triad upset...
Nationwide warrant issued for alleged swindler
Court News, News
By Mac Cordell 
February 5, 2024
Officials have issued a nationwide arrest warrant after an out-of-state man allegedly stole thousands of dollars from a local company. James Boyd, III, 51, of Ely, Minnesota is charged with one count ...
Dublin man facing rape charges involving family member
Court News, News
By Chad Williamson 
February 5, 2024
A Dublin man could be facing nine decades in prison after allegedly raping a juvenile family member. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Sai Praveen Lingam, 46, of 8391 Nemain Loop, Dublin. Linga...
Samsung Solar files with state
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By Michael Williamson 
February 2, 2024
Samsung officials submitted the Richwood solar application in January, beginning the official process for the project to be reviewed by the Ohio Power Siting Board. The company is looking to put a 250...
Opera House revitalization losing steam
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By Michael Williamson 
February 2, 2024
The fate of the Richwood Opera House remains undecided but some residents said a future without the 133-year-old building seems more and more likely. While no actions were taken following a town hall ...
Former judge Mike Grigsby dies at 73
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By Mac Cordell 
February 1, 2024
Former Marysville Municipal Court Judge Michael Grigsby, 73, has died. Lance Emberling with the Union County Coroner’s Office confirmed that at about 2:24 p.m., medics were called to Grigsby’s home on...
Food pantries benefit from settlement money
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 1, 2024
The Hope Center and Richwood Food Pantry (REAP) received money thanks to a settlement between Dollar General and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost after a price discrepancy case this past year. Union Co...
Fifth grader removed from class after threats
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By Mac Cordell 
February 1, 2024
A Marysville fifth-grader remains out of class after repeatedly making threats of violence against the school. Marysville Police Chief Tony Brooks said the 11-year-old boy “has some difficulties.” He ...
Silo project receives $8M tax credit
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By Mac Cordell 
January 31, 2024
Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, left, and Council President/Mayor Donald Boerger, center, speak with Brad DeHays, founder and president of Connect Real Estate, Wednesday afterno...
P.C. will also buy Flock cameras
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 31, 2024
Plain City Police Department officials are hopeful that a new camera system will help ensure fewer crimes go unsolved. “The bottom line is these cameras are like force multipliers,” said PCPD Lt. Tom ...
Aaron Lewis will return to Balloon Fest
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By Chad Williamson 
January 30, 2024
Aaron Lewis will bring his American Patriot Tour to Marysville on Thursday, Aug. 8, as part of the All Ohio Balloon Fest. Lewis previously appeared at the event in 2019. (Photo submitted) -- With new ...
Man charged in attack on family member
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By Mac Cordell 
January 30, 2024
A Magnetic Springs man has been indicted, accused of attacking a family member. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Joshua Oshay Turner, 37, of 28 Magnetic St., Apt. C, Magnetic Springs. Turner i...
News
By Mac Cordell 
January 29, 2024
With a rise in mental health calls for service, Marysville City Council Finance Committee has agreed to help secure a critical incident team (CIT) coordinator for Union County. Officials from the Ment...
County joins city in purchase of license plate cameras
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By Michael Williamson 
January 29, 2024
The Union County Commissioners approved an agreement with the sheriff’s office for the purchase of 10 Flock cameras like the one shown above. Billed as license plate readers, the cameras will be insta...
Time running out to take survey on Plain City connectivity
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 29, 2024
Plain City officials are asking those who live, work or visit the village to take a survey that will help improve connectivity in the area. Ohio State University’s Knowlton School of Architecture is c...
Baldwin trial ends but he isn’t there to see it
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By Mac Cordell 
January 26, 2024
Defense Attorney Joshua Piestrup addresses Judge Daniel T. Hogan Friday in the final day of the criminal trial against former Union County Humane Agent Steffen Baldwin. Because it could be months befo...
Memorial to purchase robotic device for prostate treatment
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By Chad Williamson 
January 26, 2024
Memorial Health will be purchasing a new device which promises better results in the treatment of enlarged prostate. On Thursday night, Memorial’s Board of Trustees approved the purchase of the Aquabe...
Schools may face cash clawback from TIF
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By Mac Cordell 
January 25, 2024
A familiar fight involving property taxes is raising its head again in the community. “The simple answer is, just because they can do something, doesn’t mean it is the right thing to do,” said Todd Jo...
Plain City officially eliminates Design Review Board
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 25, 2024
Plain City’s Design Review Board will no longer exist, as village officials solidify a path that they believe will be more straightforward for design changes to the Uptown. Council members voted 5-0 d...
Plain City officer honored
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 25, 2024
Plain City Police Chief Dale McKee, at right, took a moment during the most recent council meeting to honor Sergeant Tharon Prather, at left, for 20 years of service with the Plain City Police Departm...
JA bus driver honored
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 25, 2024
The Jonathan Alder Board of Education recognized Tammy Robinson this month with the “Excellence in Action” staff recognition award. Robinson is a bus driver for the district and has served as a volunt...
Mitchell-Dewitt roundabout picks up momentum
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By Michael Williamson 
January 24, 2024
The Mitchell-Dewitt roundabout project finally has a contractor. After a few setbacks, including an unsuccessful first bid last year, the Union County Commissioners awarded a bidder for the project We...