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Solar project access roads completed
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By Michael Williamson 
November 12, 2022
Acciona/Union Solar has finished the installation of access roads in its project area, so residents should see a reduction in construction traffic. At Wednesday’s regular meeting of the Union County C...
Task force in process of drug round-up
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By Mac Cordell 
November 11, 2022
A Union County Grand Jury has indicted 20 individuals as part of an alleged drug operation in northern Union County. On Wednesday, members of the Union County Multi-Agency Drug Enforcement (M.A.D.E.) ...
Incarcerated vets hold ceremony at ORW
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 11, 2022
Members of the Military Preparedness Program are pictured doing 22 push-ups in unison during the ORW Veterans Day ceremony following a presentation from Satoya Moffett, at podium, regarding statistics...
Milford Center man killed in Clark County traffic crash
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By Mac Cordell 
November 11, 2022
A Milford Center man is dead following a series of car crashes Wednesday on I-70. Shortly after 5 a.m. Wednesday, Elvis Kikuba, 21, Milford Center, was transported by CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospit...
Voter turnout strong; road/senior levy renewed
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 10, 2022
More than 25,000 Union County residents made their voices heard as part of Tuesday’s general election. Overall, 25,228 Union County voters, about 58% of eligible voters, cast a ballot in the general e...
Processing the results
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 10, 2022
Officials said Election Day in Union County went very well as more than 25,000 voters cast a ballot. Above, from left, Renee Error, a Democrat, and Jeannene Henault, a Republican, work together to pro...
Richardson retains statehouse seat; Jordan wins easily
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By Mac Cordell 
November 10, 2022
Republican Tracy Richardson has been reelected to represent Ohio’s 86th District, which includes all of Union and much of Marion counties. According to unofficial results from the board of elections o...
N.L. passes income tax to help fund police
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By Chad Williamson 
November 10, 2022
Residents in North Lewisburg approved an income tax to provide additional policing in the village by a 262-226 vote Tuesday. The .75% income tax will allow the North Lewisburg Police Department to pro...
Plain City begins 2023 budget process
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 10, 2022
Plain City officials are looking forward to taking on economic development projects in 2023 while being “realistic” about the amount of work they can do. “Next year we want to focus on just biting off...
Roundabout recommended for Five Points
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By Mac Cordell 
November 9, 2022
The engineering firm Arcadis is recommending the city construct a five-leg roundabout at the Five Points intersection on Marysville’s east side. (Photo submitted) -- The consulting group charged with ...
County seeks input on comprehensive plan
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By Michael Williamson 
November 9, 2022
Union County is starting work on a comprehensive plan update and wants to hear from residents. A survey of 29 questions is available online ranging from housing, community activities, recreation, infr...
Demolition day
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 9, 2022
Demolition is underway and nearly complete at 1000 Delaware Ave. Above, Tim Carreker, of Lowendick Demolition Contractors, sweeps the parking lot Tuesday as a crane moves pieces of the now-razed build...
$39M lottery winner sold in Marysville
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By Michael Williamson 
November 8, 2022
A Marysville gas station sold a winning lottery ticket but the winner hasn’t yet stepped forward. On Saturday, the Village Pantry on West Fifth Street sold a $39.3 million jackpot prize in the Classic...
Armed robbery reported in Plain City
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 8, 2022
The Plain City Police Department is searching for two suspects following an armed robbery in the village Sunday evening. Lt. Tom Jaskiewicz said officers responded to the Marathon at 525 W. Main St. a...
Voices from the Stone held
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 8, 2022
Above, Col. (Retired) Salvatore Petrovia speaks to a crowd about his three decades of service with the U.S. Army during the “Voices from the Stone” ceremony on Sunday at the Veterans Remembrance Monum...
10,000 residents take advantage of early voting in Union County
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By Mac Cordell 
November 8, 2022
While today is Election Day, more than 10,000 Union County residents have already cast their ballots. Polls opened today at 6:30 a.m. and will remain open until 7:30 p.m. Voters will be selecting a go...
Pumpkin Drop a smashing success
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 8, 2022
Hundreds gathered Sunday at Marysville’s Decker Fire Station to watch pumpkins fall from the fire department’s 100-foot ladder truck. Residents were invited to bring their own pumpkin to be tossed or ...
Northern UC Fire district increases wages
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By Ally Lanasa 
November 7, 2022
The Northern Union County Fire and EMS District (NUCFD) unanimously agreed to raise wages for full-time positions to help retain employees. The board voted to increase the wages at the regular board m...
MHS teacher will return to class after allegations
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By Chad Williamson 
November 5, 2022
A complaint about an image of a hanging shown in a U.S. history class sparked an investigation that resulted in a disciplinary action against a 10-year educator at Marysville High School. During the m...
UC officials to seek ride-sharing grant
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By Michael Williamson 
November 5, 2022
Local officials are making another attempt to secure funds for a ride sharing service for the City of Marysville. At the regular meeting of the Union County Commissioners on Wednesday, the board membe...
Developers get go-ahead to renovate PC building
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 4, 2022
Local developers will be able to move forward with their work on the McCune Building after Plain City Council unanimously upheld a decision by the village’s Design Review Board. Council spent its work...
Problem property raided for drugs
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By Mac Cordell 
November 4, 2022
The Marysville Division of Police executed a search warrant at 813 W. Fourth St. on Thursday morning. Law enforcement officials called the home “a nuisance.” As a result of the search warrant, investi...
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By Mac Cordell 
November 4, 2022
Marysville City Council recently held a first reading and public hearing for the 2023 budget. City Finance Director Brad Lutz said the 2023 budget is “very similar” to the 2022 budget. “The 2023 budge...
Accident results in minor injuries
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 4, 2022
First responders were at the scene of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of London Avenue and Ninth Street Thursday morning. Marysville Police Department officers responded to the scene at 10:...
JA board, teachers reach agreement
News, Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
November 3, 2022
After months of back and forth discussions, the Jonathan Alder Education Association and board of education have reached a tentative contract agreement for teachers. At a recent special meeting held b...
Township park plans push on, without park board
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 3, 2022
After disbanding the Parks and Trails Committee, the Jerome Township Trustees may still proceed with some work on area playgrounds despite objections from one member of the board. Trustee Barry Adler ...
Jerome Trustees OK Memorial, Curry Farm plans
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
November 3, 2022
The Jerome Township Trustees on Tuesday approved a development plan for the Memorial Jerome Medical Center, illustrated above. The 40,000-square-foot building will be located south of U.S. 42 between ...
Quest for Candy
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 2, 2022
The rain held off just long enough for many area communities to hold their Trick-or-Treat nights on Monday. Above, dozens of children walked along South Franklin Street in Richwood Monday night seekin...
Simon Shover to be “Voice from the Stone”
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By Ally Lanasa 
November 2, 2022
The Union County Veterans Remembrance Committee will host the annual Veterans Day Program on Sunday at 2 p.m. on the Union County Courthouse lawn at the Veterans Remembrance Monument and Plaza. During...
County to rework facilities department
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By Michael Williamson 
November 2, 2022
Union County is restructuring its facilities team and creating a new position to share some of the responsibilities of the current manager. Union County Human Resources Director Ginger Yonak said the ...