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By Mac Cordell 
October 31, 2023
More than 26,000 names in Ohio, 149 in Union County, have been purged from the voter rolls just weeks ahead of the November election. On Sept. 26, the Secretary of State’s office removed 26,600 names ...
Unique costumes abound at Scarysville
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By Mac Cordell 
October 31, 2023
Children young and old celebrated in Marysville’s Uptown on Saturday at the city’s annual Scarysville event. Businesses and organizations lined the sidewalks passing out treats and information. Above,...
“Naloxboxes” available for local businesses
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 30, 2023
Local officials have announced that local businesses can obtain a “Naloxbox,” like the one shown above, which is an installable wall unit that contains two kits of the opioid reversal medication Narca...
Scarysville held in Uptown
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By Mac Cordell 
October 30, 2023
Despite the cool, rainy weather, the streets of Marysville were filled with ghouls, ghosts, aliens, cowboys, princesses and thousands of other characters Saturday morning as residents and visitors cel...
Seasonal scares
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 30, 2023
As the Halloween season prepares to come to a close, extensive displays like the one above in the Woods at Mill Valley will start to come down. Trick-or-Treat in Marysville will take place Tuesday fro...
Marysville cancels Friday classes due to staff strain
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By Mac Cordell 
October 30, 2023
Marysville schools were closed Friday as the district dealt with transportation issues. Shortly after 7 p.m., Thursday, district officials began notifying parents of the closure. “Due to staff shortag...
Fairbanks levies will shape future of facilities
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By Michael Williamson 
October 30, 2023
Union County voters will have several issues to contend with on the November ballot. Measures range from the standard levy renewals to the possible restructuring of government relations between the co...
Three vie for single seat on Jerome Board of Trustees
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 30, 2023
Editor’s note: These stories represent the final entries in a weeklong series of Journal-Tribune stories that highlighted contested elections and issues in Union County. –––– Three candidates are vyin...
Monarchs bumped from playoffs
News, Sports
By Chad Williamson 
October 30, 2023
Monarchs bumped from playoffs Marysville junior Eli Helmuth (74) consoles senior Nick Johnson (wearing a different number than normal, 46) during the waning moments of the Monarchs’ 20-0 loss to Olent...
Referendum vote could shape future of city growth
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By Mac Cordell 
October 27, 2023
Editor’s note: These stories represent the fourth in a weeklong series of Journal-Tribune stories that will highlight contested elections and issues in Union County. Election stories will run each day...
Driver leaves roadway at town square
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By Mac Cordell 
October 27, 2023
Melvin Deere, 71, of Marysville, will be cited for failure to obey a traffic control device and failure to control following a one-vehicle crash Thursday morning at the intersection of Main and Fifth ...
Six seek three seats on PC Council
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 27, 2023
Village residents will have a number of names to consider this election as six candidates compete for three council seats. Incumbents Frank Reed and James Sintz are seeking reelection while Tyler Harr...
Blue hue
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 27, 2023
Some of them are scary and some of them silly but Halloween decorations are cropping up around the community in anticipation of the holiday. Above, the blue glow and staged boneyard create a spooky fe...
Six seeking three seats on JA Board Board
News, Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
October 26, 2023
Editor’s note: This is the third in a weeklong series of Journal-Tribune stories that will highlight contested elections and issues in Union County. Election stories will run each day through the end ...
News
By Mac Cordell 
October 26, 2023
Every property owner in the city and thousands in Union County will be getting a letter about the Mill Creek logjam clean-up. Officials have said the project will impact Marysville residents, but stre...
Plain City dominates Madison County Food Drive
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 26, 2023
Plain City topped neighboring communities in a friendly competition during the Madison County Food Drive. Pictured above are a number of nonperishable food items donated on behalf of the village, many...
Three vie for two seats on Marysville School Board
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By Chad Williamson 
October 25, 2023
Editor’s note: This is the second in a weeklong series of Journal-Tribune stories that will highlight contested elections and issues in Union County. Election stories will run each day through the end...
News
By Mac Cordell 
October 25, 2023
Just one meeting after voting down a proposal to observe the Juneteenth holiday, one council member has apologized and the Marysville City Council has reconsidered the matter, voting unanimously to in...
Aging city vehicles inspected
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By Mac Cordell 
October 25, 2023
From SWAT vehicles to Gators, backhoes and police cruisers to vacuum tucks and a wide variety in between, Marysville City Council held its annual inspection of about 20 vehicles to be sold or discarde...
Richwood officials concerned with rising property taxes
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By Michael Williamson 
October 25, 2023
Property taxes in Richwood have gone up and residents and officials are asking what can be done to curb it. State Rep. Tracy Richardson visited the regular council meeting Monday night to update offic...
Fire chief appointment made official
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By Mac Cordell 
October 25, 2023
Nathan Burns was appointed fire chief by city administration and approved Monday night by city council. Burns, who had been serving as interim chief since the beginning of September, becomes the city’...
Council races hotly contested
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By Mac Cordell 
October 24, 2023
Editor’s note: This is the first in a weeklong series of Journal-Tribune stories that will highlight contested elections and issues in Union County. Election stories will run each day through the end ...
Logjam cleanup welcome news to impacted residents
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By Michael Williamson 
October 24, 2023
Residents had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the Mill Creek logjam removal project last week. Officials from Union County and some of the affected townships were on hand to address specifi...
Marysville battles bussing woes with new bell schedule
Education, News
By Chad Williamson 
October 23, 2023
If the Marysville School District can’t fix its bussing problems it may soon find itself with three fewer students Matt Cunningham and his family live 12 miles north of Marysville and rely on school t...
Price tag for Japan trip tough to sort out
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By Mac Cordell 
October 23, 2023
Local officials say they used a variety of public and private funds to pay for their recent trip to the Land of the Rising Sun. Last month, nearly a dozen city and county representatives visited Japan...
ECHS hosts Solution Day
News
By Aleksei Pavloff 
October 23, 2023
The Marysville Early College High School hosted its second STEM Solutions Day Friday, with a goal of challenging students to solve a wide array of problems. A total of 14 local companies and entities ...
News
By Mac Cordell 
October 20, 2023
Marysville is hoping to create “a win-win scenario for the city and the schools” but one that could have a lasting impact on other entities in the community. At Monday night’s meeting, city council wi...
Officials: Japan trip benefits priceless
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 20, 2023
In September, nearly a dozen Union County residents visited Japan on a mission to improve cultural relations through a variety of activities with Marysville Friendship City, Yorii, in Japan, to visit ...
County, Jerome will try to settle differences
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By Michael Williamson 
October 19, 2023
Union County and Jerome Township officials have agreed to enter into mediation to resolve issues between the two entities. On Tuesday, the county released a statement noting the approval of an agreed ...
News
By Mac Cordell 
October 19, 2023
City and business leaders gathered at the former Marysville Plaza on West Fifth Street Wednesday morning to break ground on the new Vision Development. The project is Vision Development’s first in Mar...