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Jonathan Alder students take part in Walk and Roll to School Day
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 12, 2023
Plain City students and families recently got some time outside as they joined in on National Walk and Roll to School Day. The Plain City Police Department partnered with Plain City Elementary School ...
First Lady to visit Raymond
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By Mac Cordell 
October 11, 2023
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will visit Union County later this week. A representative from Biden’s press office confirmed that Biden will visit Outward Farms on Route 347 in Raymond at 11:30 a.m. Friday...
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By Mac Cordell 
October 11, 2023
Marysville officials have voted to reject a proposal to honor the Juneteenth holiday. Earlier this year city staff proposed changes to the city’s policy manual. The changes included adjustments to thi...
New school resource officer tapped for JA
News, Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
October 11, 2023
Elementary students at Jonathan Alder demonstrate the new Amplify program to board of education members on Monday. The program started at Monroe Elementary and is being implemented in fourth grade cla...
Referendum back on  the ballot
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By Mac Cordell 
October 10, 2023
“Anybody coming in to vote on Wednesday from Marysville will see the question on their ballot.” That’s the message the Union County Board of Elections wants voters to hear when early voting opens Wedn...
City grinds concrete to save money
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By Mac Cordell 
October 10, 2023
Marysville crews spent last week grinding concrete to create a mixture of gravel-sized pieces to be used as a base layer for city projects like sidewalks, multi-use paths, trails and parking lots. Abo...
Newspaper carriers honored
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 10, 2023
As part of National Newspaper Carrier Week, The Marysville Journal-Tribune recently honored several of its newspaper carriers. Each one is a seasoned carrier who has received minimal complaints and hi...
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By Mac Cordell 
October 9, 2023
The on-again, off-again referendum of a Marysville annexation is on again. On Saturday, the Ohio Supreme Court unanimously overruled Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, placing the referendum back o...
National Coffee with a Cop Day observed locally
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 9, 2023
Walnut Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care recently hosted officers of the Marysville Police Department for National Coffee With A Cop Day. Pictured is resident Mary Snodgres and Captain Nate Sac...
Triad holds mock crash
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 9, 2023
On Friday morning, seventh through twelfth grade students at Triad participated in a mock crash activity to learn about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. Students watched a presentation ...
PC officials review staffing
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 9, 2023
As Plain City officials finalize the 2024 budget, they are looking at their personnel priorities. Earlier this summer, Plain City contracted with The Management Advisory Group to review the village’s ...
Triad names Homecoming Queen and King
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 9, 2023
Prior to Triad’s Homecoming game against West Jefferson Friday, Cayla Eaton (left) was named Queen and Herman Grefslie (right) was selected as King. Triad dropped the game to the Rough Riders, 34-0. (...
Panther royalty crowned
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By Tim Miller 
October 9, 2023
Fairbanks High School hosted Northeastern for the 2023 Homecoming football game Friday evening. Rachael Hoover (left) was crowned the Queen and AJ Landon was named the King. The Panthers fell to the J...
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By Mac Cordell 
October 6, 2023
Marysville staff is recommending a variety of rate increases for city services and facilities. At a recent work session, staff presented a plan to increase fees in an effort to help make the services ...
Townships push action on logjam
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By Michael Williamson 
October 6, 2023
A petition by Millcreek, Liberty and Paris townships to clean up the logjam in Mill Creek has been approved by the Union County Commissioners. Officials are hoping the cleanout, affecting nearly 12,00...
Plain City recognized by EPA for commitment  to environment
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 5, 2023
The Village of Plain City was recently recognized by Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director Anne M. Vogel as one of 48 businesses and organizations that are going above and beyond to prot...
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By Mac Cordell 
October 5, 2023
The City of Marysville is looking to add some new members to a variety of boards and commissions. “This is a way to be included in the city they live in and to have an active role in the decisions tha...
RaceTrac rezoning OK’d in Jerome
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 5, 2023
In a split vote, the Jerome Township Trustees approved a rezoning application that will pave the way for RaceTrac to construct on an 8.99-acre area along U.S. 42. The Atlanta-based company plans to bu...
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By Tim Miller 
October 5, 2023
The Fairbanks High School football team will host Northeastern on Friday for the annual Homecoming game. Members of the FHS Homecoming court are from left, front row, Charley Shope, freshman; Mia Paga...
Citizens pepper Samsung with solar questions
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By Michael Williamson 
October 4, 2023
Representatives with the Samsung Richwood solar project visited Leesburg Township Monday to answer questions about the proposed 250-megawatt project. Officials offered a map that shows the project are...
City statistics show Uptown parking adequate
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By Mac Cordell 
October 4, 2023
Marysville officials recently studied the city’s Fybr parking system. The study, conducted between Memorial Day and Labor Day, measured how often a parking spot in the Uptown was occupied and how long...
National emergency test will take place Wednesday
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By Mac Cordell 
October 3, 2023
At 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will send a test alert to nearly every cellphone, radio and television around the country. FEMA, in coordination with the Federal...
Officials address complaints about area solar farms
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By Michael Williamson 
October 2, 2023
Next month, the Union County Commissioners will consider restricting all unincorporated land in the county to large wind and solar construction projects. The diagonal lines across each township indica...
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By Mac Cordell 
September 29, 2023
Marysville officials have narrowed their pool of potential fire chiefs. City Manager Terry Emery said the hiring committee will interview four candidates. He said the list of finalists includes Bryan ...
Aggressive projections still low for area growth
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By Michael Williamson 
September 29, 2023
Union County is not only growing faster than officials initially thought, it’s growing even faster than that. William Murdock, the executive director of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORP...
Plain City Council Members tour Uptown businesses
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 28, 2023
Front Porch Home owner Cheryl Steiner, at center, said her customers generally come from about a 30-mile radius, although she has plenty of Plain City customers as well. Steiner said she enjoys being ...
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By Mac Cordell 
September 28, 2023
Going into the final quarter of the year, city officials are pleased that revenue is up. At Monday’s meeting of the city council’s finance committee, Finance Director Brad Lutz reported the city recei...
Lamplighter lamp returned
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By Mac Cordell 
September 28, 2023
BUILD Cowork + Space is working to create a coworking space at the Lamplighter building, 129 N. Main St. Wednesday, officials from the company presented the lamp post that was originally at the front ...
Plain City: “We are focused on responsible, controlled growth”
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
September 28, 2023
In the growing region of Central Ohio, Plain City’s development manager is focused on embracing growth while being selective about what exactly comes to the village. “We are focused on responsible, co...
Silver Scene Players prepare to celebrate a decade on stage
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By Michael Williamson 
September 28, 2023
Members of Silver Scene Players, the community theater group in Marysville, work through a rehearsal of “12 Angry Men” ahead of performances this weekend. The group is marking 10 years since its forma...