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District responds after threat
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By Ally Lanasa 
November 1, 2022
Superintendent Richard Baird and the North Union Local Schools District administration responded to a report of a threat on social media in a letter to the North Union community on Sunday. According t...
Mostly treats with few tricks
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 1, 2022
The streets of Uptown Marysville were teeming with ghosts, goblins, pirates, princesses, firemen, cheerleaders and a myriad of other costumed tots for the annual “Scarysville” celebration Saturday mor...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
November 1, 2022
Many homeowners no longer wait for the Christmas season to decorate, filling their yard with Halloween decorations and the neighborhood with ghostly cheer. Above, this home on Fairview Avenue creates ...
Cruiser shortage continues to impact area agencies
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By Ally Lanasa 
October 31, 2022
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Chapman Ford submitted about 350 orders for Explorers to Ford for municipalities in Union County. The article should have stated Chapman Ford s...
Work is piling up
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 31, 2022
Leaf collection in Marysville is well underway. Residents are asked to rake leaves to the curb or the grassy area between the curb and the sidewalk before 6 a.m. Monday mornings. Officials stress that...
U.S. 42 timeline frustrates Memorial officials
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By Chad Williamson 
October 29, 2022
Memorial Health officials have all the details in place for their new facility in Jerome Township, except how to get there. At Thursday night’s Memorial Board of Trustees meeting officials learned tha...
Richardson to face Luke in State Rep. race
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By Mac Cordell 
October 29, 2022
Editor’s note: This is the third in a three-part series of stories on cadidates and issues appearing before area voters on the Nov. 8 ballot. --- On Nov. 8, voters will choose between incumbent Tracy ...
Magnetic Springs’ new levy really isn’t
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By Mac Cordell 
October 28, 2022
Election 2022 Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series of stories on candidates and issues appearing before area voters on the Nov. 8 ballot. ––– The Village of Magnetic Springs is in ...
FMS principal leaving for job in National Guard
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By Michael Williamson 
October 28, 2022
Fairbanks Middle School Principal Joe Newell is leaving the district after more than 20 years as an educator and administrator. Newell informed district staff last week that he planned to leave his le...
Fall on full display
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By Mac Cordell 
October 28, 2022
The colors of autumn are on full display at the Scott House, at the corner of Maple and Fourth streets in Marysville. The dozens of trees that make the in-town home one of the prettiest in the city al...
Alleged theft in excess of $5M
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By Mac Cordell 
October 27, 2022
A local woman has been accused of stealing more than $5 million from an elderly woman. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Patricia Hall, 75, of 18550 Paver Barnes Road, Marysville, charging her ...
Plain City developers square off in DRB appeal
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 27, 2022
Plain City Council is considering an appeal for the Certificate of Appropriateness issued by the Design Review Board that would allow property owners to build an external elevator shaft on the north s...
Levy would allow NLPD to patrol full time
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By Chad Williamson 
October 27, 2022
Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series on local issues and candidates appearing before voters on the Nov. 8 ballot. ––– Village officials always believed that the North Lewisburg Poli...
Two hospitalized after vehicles left in gear in separate incidents
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 27, 2022
Two separate incidents in which vehicles were left in gear resulted in drivers being transported to hospitals. Union County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Tom Morgan said first responders received a ca...
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By Mac Cordell 
October 26, 2022
Neighbors acknowledge there is a problem, but don’t want it fixed. The city of Marysville wants it fixed but can’t. The developer is willing, but not allowed. And the Ohio Department of Transportation...
Dump truck spills its load
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 26, 2022
A 2004 Mack dump truck drove off the road and rolled onto its side into a ditch in the 23000 block of Kinney Pike in Richwood on Monday afternoon. Deputies and units from the Northern Union County Fir...
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By Michael Williamson 
October 26, 2022
The Union County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Response Team is expanding its numbers by partnering with a neighboring county. Sheriff Jamie Patton said he had been in contact with Sheriff Randall Dodds ...
Richwood Council continues to discuss walking path in village
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By Ally Lanasa 
October 26, 2022
The five-foot wide concrete path, which is to be named the Rosette Way to Healthy Food, will ensure residents can safely access healthier food options as well as provide a designated space for exercis...
LifeWise makes headway in area
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By Michael Williamson 
October 25, 2022
Several area school boards are examining Released Time Religious Instruction policies for districts interested in allowing students to receive religious education during the school day. Some North Uni...
Man indicted for offenses against teen girl
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By Mac Cordell 
October 25, 2022
A local man has been indicted, charged with giving alcohol to a 13-year-old girl and having sex with her. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Zachary Allen Wilson, 23, of 786 Meadows Drive, charg...
Triad officials pleased with scores on state report card
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 25, 2022
Triad officials are happy with the district’s state report card scores, while optimistic they can continue to improve. “We did pretty well,” Chief Academic Officer Jenna Fograscher told the Board of E...
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By Ally Lanasa 
October 25, 2022
Rocky Grimes of Heart of Unlimited Boundaries is pictured above at the Marysville Early College/STEM High School for a STEM Solutions Day on Friday. He informed a group of students about his experienc...
Marysville schools detail upcoming levy
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By Chad Williamson 
October 22, 2022
With 2023 fast approaching, the Marysville School District is presenting a clearer picture of the levy voters will be asked to approve in May. At Thursday night’s meeting, district treasurer Todd John...
Pattern of violence at hotels leads to indictments
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By Mac Cordell 
October 22, 2022
A Texas man has been indicted following an alleged fight at a local hotel. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Adrian Garza, 30, of Harlingen, Texas, charging him with felonious assault. Accordin...
NU changes sub pay structure
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By Ally Lanasa 
October 22, 2022
The North Union Board of Education approved a tiered pay structure for substitute teachers recently to help fill openings within the district. “One thing that we had talked about previously was doing ...
Sierra’s smile
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 21, 2022
The X-ray image above shows Sierra Neil’s jaw after 75% of the lower bone was removed to prevent the growth of a large tumor caused by fibrous dysplasia. Neil has been through five surgeries to remove...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 21, 2022
This past weekend the Marysville Marching Band placed second in the Class AA division of the Piqua Invitational. The band won awards for overall best drumline and overall reserve grand champion. The b...
Residents speak up on solar issue
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By Michael Williamson 
October 20, 2022
Several residents from northern Union County asked the commissioners to reconsider a vote on a solar project’s PILOT agreement, but votes on the latest measure didn’t change. At the regular meeting of...
Personal Needs Pantry has new home
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By From JT Staff Reports 
October 20, 2022
The Union County Personal Needs Pantry, an independent nonprofit agency, recently re-opened to clients in their new location, 232 N. Main St., Suite 1C. Community members may know the location as the ...
Jerome Township company receives abatement to expand facility
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
October 20, 2022
A local laser cutting company will receive a tax abatement to expand its operations, with the support of the Jerome Township Trustees and Union County Commissioners. Ohio Laser, which has an existing ...