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Marysville busing reaches crisis point
News
By Chad Williamson 
August 21, 2023
Marysville’s busing situation is at a crisis point. After losing three bus drivers in early August, the board of education learned Thursday night that the district is scrambling to cover routes. “It’s...
Wet practice
News
By Chad Williamson 
August 21, 2023
After practicing in the rain Thursday evening, this youth football team was rewarded with a rainbow as the precipitation stopped at the end of practice. The team was the only one practicing that eveni...
News, Sports
By Tim Miller 
August 21, 2023
Jonathan Alder quarterback Grant Horne (12) fires a pass over Fairbanks’ Cohen Riley Friday evening. The Pioneers scored a 47-0 victory at FHS’ Kyre Field to open the 2023 season. For full game storie...
Local man indicted for attacking child
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By Mac Cordell 
August 19, 2023
A Middleburg man could be facing more than a decade and a half in prison after allegedly attacking his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted William Matthew Wedel, 29, ...
York Twp. wants green energy ban
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By Michael Williamson 
August 18, 2023
Large wooden fence posts have been installed around panels at the Union Solar project site on Route 31 in York Township.   A combination of frustrations, ranging from fencing design issues to a genera...
UCHD backs NU’s Blessings in a Backpack program
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 18, 2023
Health department officials are excited about supporting North Union’s Blessings in a Backpack program, but are seeking partners to make sure it continues into the future. “We need to figure out a mor...
Balloon Fest makes donations
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 18, 2023
The All Ohio Balloon Fest on Thursday presented a check for $18,411 to its charitable beneficiaries, The Hope Center, The Vine of Marysville and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Pictured from left are AOBF...
Student honored for work on Safety Town
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 17, 2023
Plain City Mayor Jody Carney took time during the most recent council meeting to recognize community members making a difference in the village. Carney, pictured at center, issued a certificate of app...
City buys land near reservoir, water plant
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By Mac Cordell 
August 17, 2023
The City of Marysville has purchased several parcels totaling 172 acres on Raymond Road for potential future water system improvements including a second reservoir or expansion of the new water plant....
JTFD extends contract with Millcreek through 2040
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 17, 2023
The Jerome Township Division of Fire recently heard good news on two fronts, as they will receive the funding for a new tanker truck as well as bonuses for its firefighters. As part of a contract exte...
Barn catches fire on Maple Dell Road
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 17, 2023
Fire crews were responded to a barn fire at 10825 Maple Dell Road near Magnetic Springs Wednesday morning. Responding agencies included Northwestern and Northern Union fire districts. According to Nor...
Overflow crowd opposes development
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By Mac Cordell 
August 16, 2023
With council chambers filled and standing room only, residents filled City Hall’s second floor hallway and a nearby conference room for Monday’s City Council meeting. The crowd members were gathered t...
County officials look at courthouse, facility needs
News
By Michael Williamson 
August 15, 2023
Union County officials are working through the process of looking over their capital projects plan and what facility needs might look like in the coming years. At the recent county commissioners meeti...
Balloon Fest highlights community
News
By Mac Cordell 
August 15, 2023
The All Ohio Balloon Fest concluded Saturday afternoon following a weekend of festivities. Pictured above, a pilot conducts tethered flights in his balloon during a concert by The Wallflowers. (Journa...
Sheriff’s Office stops utility vehicle, mini-truck inspections
News
By Mac Cordell 
August 15, 2023
The Union County Sheriff’s Office will no longer perform utility vehicle and mini-truck inspections due to potential changes to the law and safety concerns. UCSO will, however, continue to inspect gol...
All Ohio Balloon Fest ends on a high note
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
August 14, 2023
Festival goers from near and far enjoyed a weekend of music and activities during the All Ohio Balloon Fest at the Union County Airport   this weekend. Pictured above, balloons are illuminated while p...
Honda to recycle uniforms for vehicle insulation
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 14, 2023
Honda is recycling associate uniforms as insulation for its cars. After washing, the uniforms are evaluated. Damaged uniforms are baled and sent to textile recycler Leigh Fibers. The uniforms are shre...
Beach Boys set record at AOBF
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By Mac Cordell 
August 12, 2023
Below, thousands packed the Union County Airport Thursday to see the balloons and listen as The Beach Boys took the stage for the opening night of this year’s All Ohio Balloon Fest. Above right, one h...
Contested races will greet voters in fall election
News
By Mac Cordell 
August 12, 2023
With multiple contested races and spots for mayor, municipal council, school board, township trustee, township fiscal officer and municipal court judge as well as a variety of local questions, Novembe...
News
By Mac Cordell 
August 11, 2023
Marysville is on “the front end of getting prepared” for electric vehicles. That’s the message of Michael Baker International, a consulting group hired to help the city create an electric vehicle, or ...
All Ohio Balloon Fest kicks off
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 11, 2023
The annual All Ohio Balloon Fest kicked off Thursday night with The British Invasion, pictured above, followed by The Beach Boys. The event will continue tonight with performances from Ken Chaffin, Sh...
State to fund two Route 347 roundabouts
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By Michael Williamson 
August 11, 2023
Routes 31 and 4, where each road intersects Route 347 north of Marysville, will receive a single-lane roundabout thanks to the state’s $61 million dollar traffic safety project. The Ohio Department of...
Traffic delays expected
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 10, 2023
Plain City officials are asking residents to prepare for intermittent traffic delays due to roadwork along Carriage Drive and portions of Lantern Lane and Jackson Street. Paving along these roads is s...
Young Jerome resident wins coloring contest
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 10, 2023
Jerome Township officials recently named Zetta Foust as the winner of the township’s coloring page contest. Jerome Township Administrative Assistant Michele Carter said the township received multiple ...
Triad tries to get a handle on slumping test scores
Education, News
By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 10, 2023
Triad administrators are planning to implement new strategies after last year’s state test scores were lower than expected. The Triad Board of Education held a work session Monday to discuss the 2022-...
Stage in place for tonight’s AOBF show
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 10, 2023
Volunteers from the Great Ohio Columbus Mission help set up the stage for the All Ohio Balloon Fest at the Union County Airport on Wednesday. The event, which runs Aug. 10-12, will feature The Beach B...
Ostrander man killed in U.S. 36 crash
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 10, 2023
An Ostrander man is dead and a child hospitalized after a one-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon. Dwight Farmer, 61, of Ostrander was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. According to information f...
Issue 1 vote very close in Union County
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By Mac Cordell 
August 10, 2023
While Issue One failed statewide, the measure would have passed in Union County. According to unofficial results from the Union County Board of Elections, 19,584 citizens cast ballots on the measure t...
Connector bridge installed
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By From JT Staff Reports 
August 10, 2023
The Reservoir Connector Bridge was installed over Mill Creek on Wednesday. In addition to the new pedestrian bridge over the creek, the project includes a boardwalk to connect the Jim Simmons Trial an...
News
By Mac Cordell 
August 9, 2023
At its work session Monday, Marysville City Council had its first chance to weigh in on a plan to subsidize a local ridesharing program. At the meeting, Economic Development Director Eric Phillips pre...