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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...

Journal-Tribune staffers shown above with their recently received Ohio APME awards are, from left to right, Michael Williamson, Chad Williamson, Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia. The journalists are s...

Richwood Opera House Committee members had more questions than answers following the presentation of the recent feasibility study results. After months of waiting on the project, the final results did...

Plain City Police Department officials are asking community members to join them in honoring the life of a fallen law enforcement member, K9 Andor. A funeral service for K9 Andor will be held at 10 a....

Marysville will not be getting an extended stay hotel on the city’s west side. At its Monday night meeting, city council rejected a proposed change to the city’s zoning code that would have allowed ex...

Plain City Council members are considering whether to limit the length of stays at the Pastime Park Campground in an effort to keep the site open year-round while curbing any issues that may stem from...

Plain City Police Department Sgt. Tharon Prather, at right, is pictured giving bicyclists a signal to keep riding through Safety Town once the streetlight turned green. Plain City Elementary School ho...

Officials remain hopeful the bridge on East Fourth Street will reopen this week. Crews were paving the bridge Wednesday with hopes of installing guardrail today and striping the pavement Friday. Offic...

A proposed tax abatement for an Uptown redevelopment project led Plain City Council to debate the larger question of whether the village is business friendly. “It can be said we are not pro-business b...

Fairbanks and Darby Township officials are partnering to add another tornado siren to the area. The district’s board of education approved a donation Monday that would accept more than $30,000 for the...

Marysville City Council on Monday approved a pre-annexation agreement with Rockford Development Investments. The developer is looking to bring more than 800 acres from Paris Township into the City of ...