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Control of Jerome Twp. to be in hands of voters
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 1, 2023
Jerome Township residents will vote in November as to whether the township should adopt a form of government that gives it more authority over everything from roads to police protection to water and s...
Fire claims Richwood house
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 1, 2023
Firefighters work to put out a fire on Edgewood Drive in Richwood early Tuesday morning. Officials said flames were already through the roof when emergency personnel arrived on scene just after 4 a.m....
Honoring those who sacrificed
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By Marysville Journal-Tribune 
May 31, 2023
Fantastic weather Monday brought large crowds to Memorial Day events throughout the county. Above, a young girl sits on a curb on West Fifth Street holding flags as the Marysville Memorial Day Parade ...
Jerome trustees refute commissioner claims
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 31, 2023
After approving three tax incentives in the Fairbanks and Dublin City Schools districts, the Jerome Township Trustees spent the rest of a special meeting refuting comments made by the Union County Com...
Pair of deadly U.C. crashes reported over holiday weekend
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 31, 2023
One person died at the scene of this one-vehicle crash on Fulton Creek Road in Claibourne Township. The driver was declared dead at the scene. A passenger was flown to the Ohio State University Wexner...
Former nurse charged over theft of pills
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By Chad Williamson 
May 31, 2023
A former nurse is in trouble again after allegedly stealing drugs from a patient. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Amy M. Jolliff, 45, of 409 Terrace Drive, charging her with one count each of...
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By Mac Cordell 
May 30, 2023
“A very solid first third of the year.” That’s how City Manager Terry Emery described the first four months of the city’s finances. “Going into the year, there were some unknowns,” Emery said. “Gettin...
A day to remember
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By Chad Williamson 
May 30, 2023
Beautiful weather greeted hundreds of local residents who viewed the Marysville Memorial Day Parade and the following remembrance ceremony at Oakdale Cemetery Monday. Above, U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam ...
Understanding community
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 26, 2023
Family members of Nathan Hewitt are pictured at his memorial service at Living Hope Church in Marysville. SPC Hewitt died in 2022 at 32 years old following injuries experienced in combat during his se...
Family returns to live in home by cemetery they used to care for
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By Mac Cordell 
May 26, 2023
The Kozlik family has enjoyed living next to the historic Amrine Cemetery and helping to honor those buried there. Long before the family moved into the home, they knew of the cemetery through son, Ka...
Memorial Day ceremonies announced for Union County Area
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 26, 2023
Marysville is planning observances for Memorial Day on Monday. At 8:15 a.m., in Schwartzkopf Park, there will be a wreath ceremony honoring those lost at sea. There will be a parade at 9 a.m., beginni...
Commissioners hold 9 p.m. meeting to approve TIF
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By Michael Williamson 
May 25, 2023
Union County officials have agreed to their part in tax agreements between several area school districts. At a special meeting of the commissioners Tuesday night at 9 p.m., the board agreed to deals b...
PC clock tower renovations OK’d
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 25, 2023
The rendering by Andrew Circle Architects pictured above shows the design for the Clock Tower building at 101 S. Chillicothe St. in Plain City. Council recently upheld a decision by the Design Review ...
Old water plant may go upscale
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By Mac Cordell 
May 24, 2023
The City of Marysville has agreed to lease the Heritage Cooperative site, 324 N. Main St., and city's former water plant, 409 N. Main St., to Columbus-based Connect Reality. The company specializes in...
Fairbanks agrees to TIF that doesn’t impact school funds
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By Michael Williamson 
May 24, 2023
Fairbanks officials have decided to enter into a tax agreement with Union County – a decisive decision in the ongoing uncertainty between the county and Jerome Township. At a special meeting on Monday...
Marysville class of 2023 graduates
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 23, 2023
Commencement ceremonies were held Saturday night in the football stadium for the 469 members of the Marysville graduating class of 2023. Cool temperatures and clear skies made an ideal setting for the...
Milford Center man dies in Monday crash
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 23, 2023
A Milford Center man is dead following a two-vehicle crash Monday in Allen Township. Lofty A. Hanna, 77, of Milford Center, died this morning at Memorial Hospital, in Marysville, as a result of injuri...
Delivery man found with gun, drugs at ORW
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By Mac Cordell 
May 23, 2023
A man delivering supplies for a contractor at the Ohio Reformatory for Women could be facing prison time himself after allegedly bringing a gun into the prison. The Union County Grand Jury has indicte...
MHS teacher uses skills in Senegal
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By Tim Miller 
May 23, 2023
Many people know Luke Sundermeier as Marysville High School’s head coach for cross-country and track and field. His most important career duties, however, are as a classroom teacher. Sundermeier teach...
Click It Or Ticket campaign supported
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 22, 2023
The Union County Health Department is supporting a statewide campaign to encourage local residents to buckle up. UCHD’s Safe Communities program is gearing up to support the State of Ohio’s Click It O...
Uptown event draws large crowd
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 22, 2023
Partners Park was full as residents advantage of the beautiful weather Friday and attended Marysville’s first Friday Nights Uptown event of the season. The event offered food, music, vendors, children...
UCHD in need of Safety Town volunteers
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 22, 2023
The Union County Health Department is looking for volunteers to help with Safety Town to be held on June 12-15 in Marysville. Volunteers receive a $100 stipend and an official Safety Town t-shirt. “Sa...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 22, 2023
-- -- -- Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by the Fairbanks School District. ––– The Fairbanks School District has announced its valedictorian, salutatorians and scholarship winners...
Friday night music
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By Mac Cordell 
May 22, 2023
Marysville hosted the season’s first Friday Nights Uptown event with games, vendors, food and music by the Direct Energy band. Above, Steve Springer, the band’s brass instrumentalist, tunes his trombo...
Future school cuts tipped
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By Chad Williamson 
May 20, 2023
Tears shed for TRI Academy, a Marysville levy loss casualty, were still fresh on the lectern Thursday night while a presentation tipping possible future cuts waited in the cue. Parents, educators and ...
Local man among first charged under new state
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By Mac Cordell 
May 20, 2023
A local man has been one of the first charged under Ohio’s new strangulation law, a law Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips was instrumental in getting passed. The Union County Grand Jury has indict...
Jerome takes action against U.C. treasurer
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By Michael Williamson 
May 19, 2023
As tension continues between Union County and Jerome Township, county officials are considering the response to an action filed against Treasurer Andrew Smarra. County commissioners, Smarra and Assist...
JA students published
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 19, 2023
Jonathan Alder students and administrators sit and listen to a story read by Monroe Elementary second grader, Brylee Castleberry on Wednesday. With help from their teacher, Tracie House (pictured with...
New state budget crucial to health department operations
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 19, 2023
Officials from the Union County Health Department are keeping a close eye on how the state’s budget bill could affect their operations. Health Commissioner Jason Orcena said during the most recent Boa...
Students promote cancer awareness
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 18, 2023
Students at Bunsold Middle School held various events, including a walk for cancer awareness Wednesday. Students and faculty organized a day-long endeavor aimed to bring awareness to those who have ba...