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Schools seek cops for every building
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By Mac Cordell 
June 28, 2022
Marysville School Superintendent Diane Allen was at Marysville City Council Monday night to discuss expanding the School Resource Officer program in the schools. She would like to see an SRO in each o...
Senior/road levy will be up for renewal
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By Michael Williamson 
June 27, 2022
The Senior Services Levy will once again be on the ballot this fall. Union County Commissioners approved a resolution Wednesday renewing the ¼% sales tax levy which will appear on the November ballot....
Three from Columbus indicted over tool thefts
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By Mac Cordell 
June 27, 2022
A Columbus trio has been indicted after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of tools from a local home improvement store. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Anthony Frierson, 31, Jess...
Architect picked for opera house project
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By Ally Lanasa 
June 27, 2022
The Richwood Revitalization Committee voted to ask the Village of Richwood Council to authorize the hiring of Triad Architects not to exceed $42,100 for the opera house revitalization project. Brent F...
NU focuses on writing skills hindered by remote learning
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By Ally Lanasa 
June 27, 2022
Superintendent Richard Baird recently informed the North Union Board of Education about improvements being made within the district to address shortcomings in student achievement. During his superinte...
Marysville schools to adjust renovation timeline
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By Chad Williamson 
June 27, 2022
Supply chain issues have forced Marysville Schools to adjust the timeline for a renovation project involving two district buildings. The upgrades involving the former East School Building on Chestnut ...
Richwood undecided on livestock regulations
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By Ally Lanasa 
June 27, 2022
The Village of Richwood Planning Commission’s review of a proposed zoning amendment to regulate livestock led to tense discussions Wednesday night. The zoning amendment was drafted by Village Solicito...
MedFlight called after accidental shooting
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 24, 2022
A Raymond man was transported by MedFlight early Wednesday morning following what officials believe was an accidental gunshot wound. Reports from the Union County Sheriff’s Office indicate the shootin...
McDonald’s planned for city’s west side
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By Mac Cordell 
June 24, 2022
The city is getting a McDonald’s on the west side. The McDonald’s Corporation has proposed a restaurant at 1305 W. Fifth Street. A rendering of the proposed McDonald’s is shown above. (Photo submitted...
July 4th events detailed
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 24, 2022
Communities throughout the county are celebrating Fourth of July with a variety of family-friendly events. Marysville The city will host its annual parade and fireworks show in celebration of Independ...
City bans outdoor water use
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By Mac Cordell 
June 23, 2022
Marysville water customers are being told to stop watering their lawns and washing their cars. “The city is requiring all outdoor water usage to cease immediately,” according to a release from the Cit...
J.T. part-time firefighters get sizable pay raise
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 22, 2022
Part-time firefighters at the Jerome Township Division of Fire will go from the some of the lowest paid in the region to among the highest. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously during its most rece...
4-H leader pleads to sex offense
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By Mac Cordell 
June 22, 2022
Gary L. Brill, left, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Brill could face as many as five years in prison. Because he is a sex offender, Brill is required to re...
FUMC, county officials meet to discuss future church projects
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By Michael Williamson 
June 22, 2022
Representatives from the First United Methodist Church talk through future church project ideas with Union County Commissioners during the regular meeting on Wednesday. Though none of the ideas were o...
Board member wants better upkeep on NU facilities
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By Ally Lanasa 
June 22, 2022
North Union Board of Education President Brian Davis presented several facility projects, particularly in the high school gymnasium, he would like included in the budget during the board meeting on Mo...
Richwood man killed in Gator crash
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By Mac Cordell 
June 21, 2022
James A. Gray, 66, of Richwood, died Monday after he was thrown from a Gator on Route 37, in Leesburg Township. Gray was driving the Gator when it was hit from behind by a 2003 Honda Accord. (Photo su...
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By Mac Cordell 
June 21, 2022
Less than six months into 2022, city officials are already starting the process of looking at the 2023 budget. “As it stands right now, I am not particularly worried about the income side of the ledge...
Sheriff has concerns over firearm law changes
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By Michael Williamson 
June 21, 2022
The Ohio law allowing adults to carry a firearm without a license is now in effect and it has the Sheriff’s Office uneasy. Ohio’s Senate Bill 215 went into effect last week allowing a “qualifying adul...
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By Mac Cordell 
June 21, 2022
City officials are asking residents to help conserve water until the new water plant is operational. Officials said customers are nearing the 4 million gallon daily maximum capacity of the city’s curr...
Leesburg, Northwestern fire may merge
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By Ally Lanasa 
June 20, 2022
The Leesburg Township Fire Department intends to merge with the Northwestern Joint Fire District. Leesburg Township Trustees Bill Lowe and Jeff Robinson informed the Northern Union County Fire and EMS...
Triad taking new steps to help students with dyslexia
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 20, 2022
“Gentlemen, turn and talk - go,” Triad Elementary School Principal Lee Claypool told her students Thursday evening. These students were not the typical children in her classroom, though. Instead, they...
Marysville teachers oppose arming educators
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By Chad Williamson 
June 17, 2022
While school and law enforcement officials have been innocuous in their responses to House Bill 99, the Marysville teachers union has taken a stand. “The idea to protect kids from gun violence (by bri...
Chaffin tapped to be next MHS principal
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By Chad Williamson 
June 17, 2022
Ken Chaffin will be the first person to be principal at both Marysville high schools. The Marysville Board of Education voted to approve the recommendation of district Superintendent Diane Allen to ma...
Fire district board votes to increase pay
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By Ally Lanasa 
June 17, 2022
The Northern Union County Fire and EMS District Board voted to increase part-time rates for medics and basics beginning July 3 during its meeting on Thursday. Currently, medics earn $16.06 an hour and...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 16, 2022
Local officials are currently investigating a gunshot-related death that was believed to be self-inflicted. Deputies from the Union County Sheriff’s Office, units from the Union Township Fire Departme...
Health Dept. bumps pay to aid staff retention
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 16, 2022
Like many employers throughout the nation, the Union County Health Department is taking extra steps to attract new staff members and to keep the ones they have. “We’re finding recruitment and retentio...
Local milk bank a resource for some mothers
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 16, 2022
The Union County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) office, within the local health department, recently became a drop-off location for the OhioHealth Mothers’ Milk Bank. Pictured above are WIC Adminis...
Team honored by village
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 16, 2022
Plain City Mayor Jody Carney, pictured at center, recently presented a proclamation to the Jonathan Alder softball team recognizing its finish as the D-II state runner-up. Carney presented the proclam...
Ice Cream with a Farmer event held
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 16, 2022
The Madison County Farm Bureau and Union County Farm Bureau recently hosted “Ice Cream with a Farmer” at Pastime Park. The event allowed residents to interact with farmers from the area while they enj...