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The North Lewisburg Library has a bat problem. Village Administrator Todd Freyhof told council this week that what was believed to be a couple of sonar-guided squatters has turned out to be a much lar...

This crew from the Marysville Streets Department recently took advantage of the light traffic in the early morning hours to work on the traffic signal preemption system at the intersection of East Fif...

As residents at the Ohio Reformatory for Women walk into the prison’s new mental health facility, they see two words inscribed in the flooring just past the front door: “hope instilled.” The words are...

The annual Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association show and reunion kicks off today. The 2023 show, which will span from Thursday through Sunday, will feature International Harvester. Opening ceremon...

The graphic above illustrates a preliminary site plan for just under 114 acres along Route 161 that developer PC 161 Holdings intends to construct a mixed residential/commercial development upon. The ...

Jonathan Alder approved a new tax agreement with Jerome Township, but not before board members offered pointed words to county and township officials. The 4-1 decision was made by the district’s board...

Community members are invited to enjoy fresh food and goods from the Plain City Farmers Market every Thursday. The Farmers Market kicked off with a special Fourth of July opening, but is set to begin ...

Marcos Segoviano, 2, from Marysville, tries to get a quick drink while cooling off in the splash pad at Partners Park on a recent afternoon. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)  --

Officials at the Ohio Reformatory for Women held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for the new Marguerite Reilley Mental Health Outpatient Treatment Mall and Residential Treatment Unit. Governor Mike ...

The combine above caught fire and was destroyed earlier this week while cutting wheat on Wolford Maskill Road. Nearby farmers reportedly brought equipment to the property later to help their neighbor ...

While the economic development director was working to fast track an incentive agreement, city council Monday decided to table the issue so they could have more time to study it. In November, the coun...

As Plain City officials continue to discuss the future of the Uptown Historic District, council members said they would like to keep the Design Review Board in place to govern it. During a joint work ...

Tolles Career and Technical Center is moving forward with plans to update and expand its campus. Recently, the board of education voted to approve the master facilities plan that would see more than $...

A Michigan man could be facing as many as two years in prison for allegedly running from police and damaging the police station after going to pay another man’s bond. The Union County Grand Jury has i...

Meghana Reddy’s submission was selected as the cover art for the 2023 All Ohio Balloon Fest Event Guide. For her winning submission, Reddy won an iPad from Walmart. The submissions came from Doug Well...

Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver has expressed concerns about proposed legislation that would change the way property tax in Ohio is assessed. Last month, representatives Thomas Hall, R-Madison Twp....

A Marysville woman could be facing prison time after allegedly breaking into her ex-boyfriend’s home and spending more than four hours alone in the home. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Shann...

Following several decisions that were contentious among residents and others that were appealed by developers, Plain City Council may choose to eliminate the village’s Design Review Board - and possib...

A North Lewisburg toddler is dead after she was hit by a car near her home. Lt. Shawn Cook, commander of the Marysville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, said it was a “terrible, tragic” accident...

While Thursday afternoon’s rain drove most people inside, this resident was compelled to go outside. Nathaneal Planck said the water from the showers was heavier than he expected and was ponding near ...

Plain City Council recently took additional steps to pave the way for an “age-focused” development that will bring more than 450 new units to Lafayette Plain City Road. At their most recent meeting, c...

After a legal filing against him, Union County Treasurer Andrew Smarra has signed a tax form requested by Jerome Township. The action, filed in the Ohio Supreme Court in May by Jerome, stated that Sma...

In an effort to avoid the predicted scorching temperatures, Annette Harbolt with the city’s Parks and Recreation Department got out early Wednesday morning to water the hanging baskets in Marysville’s...

A local man could be facing more than three decades in prison after allegedly raping his girlfriend’s daughter. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Jonathan Patrick Lowe, 43, of 364 Riverwind Dri...

While the Fourth of July is a day of celebration, July 5 is a day of clean up and returning to work. Tuesday, thousands filled the streets for the city’s Independence Day parade. Wednesday, Bradley Le...

Driver testing could be returning to Union County but the question of who will provide that service has yet to be determined. At a recent county commissioners meeting, the board heard from two groups ...

Tuesday morning’s weather was perfect for the area Fourth of July parades, as reflected by the crowds in attendance. Above, hundreds of residents pack the streets of Marysville at the intersection of ...

Two Richwood residents were among this year’s 14 seniors being added to the Hall of Fame. Bob and Jeannie Hildreth are known in Union County for their positive mindset, giving spirits and dedication t...

Nothing says Happy Birthday America like a yard full of skeletons decked out in their patriotic best. This boney brigade on Sixth Street, near the intersection with Maple Street, celebrates both Ameri...

Residents will have a variety of opportunities to celebrate Independence Day throughout Union County. Marysville Marysville’s parade begins at 10 a.m. at American Legion Park. The parade will travel e...