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Union County officials are considering an update to the area’s economic development strategy and incentive process. At the county commissioners meeting on Wednesday, Eric Phillips, the county’s econom...

A mosquito trap set by the Union County Health Department along the Jim Simmons Trail is pictured above. The trap is part of UCHD’s mosquito surveillance program, through which mosquitos are collected...

Though Fairbanks Local Schools are well staffed heading into the 2022-23 school year, the district is still on the lookout for “guest teacher” positions. Superintendent Adham Schirg said the situation...

The Union County Health Department is looking for ways to increase opportunities for physical activity throughout the county. During its meeting Wednesday, The Board of Health unanimously approved an ...

The above image comes from body camera footage from Union County Sheriff's Deputy Jake Matejko after a May incident in which he shot and killed a suspect who pointed a weapon at him in Mill Valley. In...

Marysville School Board member Jermaine Ferguson has stepped down from the city’s planning commission. Last week, Ferguson sent a letter of resignation from the commission to Council President Mark Re...

Country singer-songwriter Niko Moon, pictured, will perform at the 2022 All Ohio Balloon Festival on Friday, Aug. 12, with opening act Shane Stephens Band and support act Ashley Best. (Photo submitted...

Residents at the Ohio Reformatory for Women take off at the start line of the MS Walk held at the prison Tuesday morning. The three-mile race was the culmination of a fundraising effort through which ...

As the Union County Commissioners prepare to vote on the tax option for two solar companies in the North Union Local Schools District, the school board sought clarification on the financial impact of ...

The Marysville Finance Committee is taking a different approach to budgeting this year. “Sometimes I think they do things a little backwards,” said Council member Henk Berbee, who chairs the finance c...

Tractors head down Main Street toward Park Street in Plain City on Friday, completing the 2022 Steam Threshers’ Grand Parade route. The annual event concluded just after 7:30 p.m. Friday evening ahead...

The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Tim Runyon, 50, of Bellefontaine, charging him with one count each of rape and sexual battery. Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips said Runyon was in a relat...

Few villages the size of North Lewisburg can find a mayor with the resume of Cheryl Hollingsworth. When she was selected to lead the village she brought a big city money management pedigree to a sleep...

Staffing shortages at the Union County Sheriff’s Office has the county’s chief law enforcement officer actively pursuing recruits to fill open positions. This time, however, he’s trying a more persona...

Despite staffing shortages throughout the area, the Plain City Aquatic Center has thrived throughout the 2022 season. Plain City Parks and Recreation Director Linda Granger said the pool has even more...

The North Union Board of Education has decided to divide the responsibilities of the chief academic officer among the superintendent and staff rather than fill the vacant position. Dr. Erika S. Bower ...

Clients of Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions thought they would enjoy the beautiful weather while they got their haircuts Thursday afternoon. Above, Josh Gambrel cuts Travis Jones’ hair while Jon...

With two solar projects in the works for the northern part of Union County, county commissioners had some concern about the economic effect on the North Union School District. The county’s economic co...

A trio of Franklin County men are in jail today, charged with attempting to break into a local car dealership. Maurice Cortae Lou Watson, 19, of Canal Winchester, Maurice Antone Howell Jr., 18, of Col...

A number of community members spoke in opposition to Plain City’s planned wastewater treatment plant expansion, most with the concern that it will promote new development that harms the environment. “...

Nearly 100 members of the Jonathan Alder Education Association attend the July school board meeting Monday night, wearing red Alder shirts and stickers that read, “Respect Me.” Teachers spoke at the m...

A Marysville man has been arrested and in jail on allegations that he raped a small child. Marysville Division of Police have arrested Jeremy Eric Welch, 42, of 602 W. Fourth St., charging him with on...

Editor’s note: The following release is supplied by the Union County Probate and Juvenile Court. ––– The Supreme Court of Ohio recently awarded the Union County Court of Common Pleas, Probate and Juve...

The Richwood Planning Commission voted 4-1 to send a final version of a proposed zoning amendment to regulate livestock to the council for consideration, with Mayor Scott Jerew dissenting. Jerew sugge...

A recent survey of new Union County residents indicated that 61.1% of those moving into Union County were from other communities in Central Ohio. (Graphic submitted) -- A recent survey of new resident...

Jeffrey B. Stone, 24, of Westerville, was cited for failure to control after a one-vehicle crash Monday morning. Shortly before 9 a.m., Stone failed to navigate the curve on Honda Parkway near the int...

Marysville Planning Commission has approved a series of requests to pave the way for an 80-unit condominium community. The planning commission unanimously approved a conditional use request as well as...

Fairbanks officials are working on one more way to communicate with members of the community. At a recent school board meeting, Superintendent Adham Schirg announced the school is forming a “Parent Co...

Editor’s note: The following content was submitted by the Union County Health Department. ––– Could innovative prescription bottles help people battling substance use? This is a question the Union Cou...

The lighthouse was installed and wired for light on Saturday at the Richwood Lake Park. The lighthouse is located just south of Richwood Beach on a small point. The installation of a lighthouse was th...