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By Mac Cordell 
February 15, 2023
Marysville City Council and the unions representing police officers, dispatchers and corporals and sergeants in the city have approved a fact finding report by the Ohio State Employment Relations Boar...
P.C. Council creates Economic Development Committee
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 15, 2023
Plain City Council took care of business surrounding a number of committees Monday, including establishing one new committee and appointing residents to others. Council unanimously voted during its mo...
Kayak rentals considered for Richwood Lake
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By Michael Williamson 
February 15, 2023
Richwood Lake might soon see a kayak rental cage like the one pictured above.   Village officials voted to move forward with an agreement that could bring the rentals in as early as spring. (Photo sub...
UCHD, West Central program a benchmark
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 14, 2023
Nurses at the Union County Health Department are working to ensure every member of the local community - including those serving time - have access to healthcare. UCHD currently has one of the most su...
Marysville Library receives $16,000 donation
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 14, 2023
On Wednesday, February 8, the Friends of the Marysville Public Library presented a donation of $16,059.57 from their endowment fund to Director Nieca Nowels, pictured at center. Also pictured are, at ...
Pedestrian bridge work to begin
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By Mac Cordell 
February 13, 2023
Tree clearing in Mill Valley Park - Central will begin Monday to in preparation for a bridge across Mill Creek. The bridge and path will connect the Jim Simmons Trail to the city’s reservoir on Raymon...
Committee appointments draw debate in Jerome Twp.
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 13, 2023
Two committee appointments drew debate during the most recent Jerome Township trustees meeting, as a lone trustee argued to maintain the Fire Chief’s and his own seats on separate boards. Jerome Towns...
Overheated motor leads to fire run
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By Ally Lanasa 
February 13, 2023
The Marysville Division of Fire was dispatched to Marathon Gas, 303 E. Fifth St., Friday at 7:30 a.m. for a report of a commercial fire. Fire Battalion Chief Nathan Burns said a cooler motor overheate...
County investments earn $558K in last quarter
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By Michael Williamson 
February 10, 2023
Union County Treasurer Andrew Smarra said the county finished the fourth quarter of 2022 with positive financial conditions regarding the county’s investment portfolio. He presented the information to...
Auditor sworn in for fourth term
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 10, 2023
Union County Juvenile and Probate Court Judge Rick Rodger, left, swears in Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver, right, during a recent ceremony. Weaver is now in her fourth term as county auditor and h...
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By Mac Cordell 
February 9, 2023
A group of local governments is moving forward with an opportunity to more fully use an existing resource. “The COG (Union County Council of Governments, which includes the City of Marysville, Union C...
Checking out the lines
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By Mac Cordell 
February 9, 2023
Crews from the city’s wastewater division worked Wednesday morning to scope the storm sewer along West Fifth Street in Marysville. City leaders said employees from the wastewater division worked on th...
Plain City approached about annexation for condo community
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 9, 2023
As Plain City officials work to finalize an updated zoning code, council heard from a developer that hopes to bring a new residential community to the area. Jonathan Wilcox, with Wilcox Communities, a...
Jerome to suspend meeting livestreams
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 9, 2023
Jerome Township will temporarily stop livestreaming its meetings, in what several of the trustees called a cost-saving measure. In a split vote Tuesday, Trustees Wezlynn Davis and Megan Sloat voted to...
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By Mac Cordell 
February 8, 2023
City Council is planning to make changes to Marysville’s Uptown Facade Improvement Program. In January, council heard the first reading to authorize the program for 2023. The city has already budgeted...
Hate flyers make return to area
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 8, 2023
The Marysville Division of Police received calls Tuesday morning regarding hate mail that was distributed in the area of Tenth Street and Butternut Drive. The flyers, pictured above, were placed in pl...
Prior legal actions continue to draw discussion in Jerome Township
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 8, 2023
Jerome Township officials spent time Monday discussing how a pattern of legal action surrounding residential development will affect growth in the years to come. Zoning Commission members had an oppor...
Tax season: Not all bills are created equal
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By Michael Williamson 
February 7, 2023
Tax bills from two separate Union County residents show the tax breakdowns for each location. Both residents would see money going to similar entities, but residents living in the Adena Pointe area of...
P.C. business community gives village input
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 7, 2023
Plain City officials are considering the opinions of current business owners as they plan for continued growth in the area. During council’s most recent work session, Development Manager Jason Stanfor...
Man faces felonies for aiding teen runaway
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By Mac Cordell 
February 6, 2023
A Richwood man is facing criminal charges after allegedly helping a girl run away from home - again. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Andrew Lui, 21. Court documents list him having an address...
Four inducted into MHS Athletic Hall of Fame
News, Sports
By Tim Miller 
February 6, 2023
The Marysville High School Athletic Hall of Fame added four new members during ceremonies Saturday evening. The new inductees are from left, Jodie Hyland Agan, Cal Adams, Tony Blumenschein and Wes Hec...
A railroad in the Valley
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By Ally Lanasa 
February 6, 2023
Mill Valley resident Perry Ratliff has built an 800-foot garden railroad throughout his yard and into his home on Preakness Place. Ratliff models the late steam era (1940’s) to modern day diesels. He ...
Cat abuse results in felony charges
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By Mac Cordell 
February 3, 2023
A Marion man who allegedly abused a pair of cats that eventually died could be facing prison time. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Garrett Dakota Hay, 25, charging him with three felony count...
Swifty site to be cleared
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By Mac Cordell 
February 3, 2023
City crews are preparing to demolish the former Swifty gas station, 401 E. Fifth St. The Union County Land Bank has received a $308,000 grant to remove the pumps, tanks and canopy and to remediate the...
Cadence Solar Project construction to start in 2023
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By Michael Williamson 
February 2, 2023
Another solar project in Union County has plans to start construction this year. Representatives for Invenergy’s Cadence Solar Project updated the county commissioners Wednesday morning on the project...
Board members needed for new sewer district
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 2, 2023
Plain City officials are seeking applications from those interested in serving on the Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District Board of Directors. “This is an exciting opportunity to create, develop and admi...
Mental health call results in multiple felony counts
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By Mac Cordell 
February 1, 2023
An apparent mental health issue has led to a series of felony indictments against a Magnetic Springs woman. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Danielle Dickerson, 37, of 57 Fountain Ave., Magnet...
NU robotics teams compete
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By From JT Staff Reports 
February 1, 2023
North Union Robotics teams recently competed at the Kalahari Classic Signature Event in Sandusky. The Kalahari Classic is a four-day event that features all levels of VEX Robotics competition, includi...
King and queen named
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By From JT Staff Reports 
January 31, 2023
Triad High School crowned its queen and king at the 2023 Snowball Court basketball game. Kaydence Feasel (left) was named the queen and Tyler Perry was named the king. Triad fell to Northeastern 35-31...
Emergency SNAP money is going away
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By Michael Williamson 
January 31, 2023
The emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) allotments will soon run out for Union County residents. Earlier this month, officials with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Service...