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Tensions flared among the Jerome Township Board of Trustees Tuesday night as the members considered the creation of a new staff position. Disagreements emerged as two trustees advocated for the hiring...

Housing supply, affordability and land use were at the center of discussion at Monday’s joint work session of Marysville city council and planning commission. The body heard presentations by Jennifer ...

The Columbus man who allegedly chased and shot at a local man has been indicted. The Union County Grand Jury has charged Shawnta Draper, 43, of Columbus, with two counts each of attempted murder, felo...

Several intersections in Marysville’s Uptown were closed at various times last week as crews repainted stop lights and signal arms over the street. Above, officer Paul Lewis, of the Marysville Divisio...

The “biggest hurdle” to regulate livestock in the Village of Richwood through a zoning ordinance amendment will be grandfathering in the existing animals and birds, said Mayor Scott Jerew. Brad Bodenm...

A local man who tried to kill his nephew will spend more than a decade behind bars for the crime. In March, a jury convicted Richard A. Smith Jr., 53, of 13163 Route 347, of attempted murder as well a...

Council members Donnie Ridgeway and Reddy Brown recently traveled to Pennsylvania to pick up the patriotic lighthouse for Blake Taylor’s Eagle Scout project at Richwood Lake. The installation of the l...

Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by the North Union Local Schools District. — The North Union Local Schools District has named its valedictorians and scholarship winners for the cl...

The City of Marysville brought back its popular Touch a Truck program which allowed youngsters to get a close-up view of police cruisers, fire trucks and other public service vehicles. Above, firefigh...

The state capital budget, known as House Bill 687 and Senate Bill 343, will provide funding for multiple community projects in Union County. The legislation, which was passed by the 134th Ohio General...

The suspect reportedly behind a May 20 shooting at the Meadows Apartments turned himself in Thursday evening. According to Marysville Police Department reports, Shawnta Lamar Draper, 43, of Columbus w...

The City of Marysville has created a way for residents to help their community in a hands-on way. The Marysville Volunteer Program, or MVP, was created recently to connect citizens with volunteer oppo...

While the locations and outcomes varied, three recent shootings in the area each shared one similarity: they began with situations of domestic violence or abuse. The similar roots highlight the necess...

Plain City council members spent their most recent work session discussing how they feel the village’s staff should expand to accommodate continued growth in the area. Village Administrator Haley Lupt...

A group of volunteers for the Union County Suicide Prevention Coalition gathered to “Rainbow Bomb” Uptown. The group painted rainbows and hearts and drew colorful pictures on the sidewalks in front of...

Plain City council members spent their most recent work session discussing how they feel the village’s staff should expand to accommodate continued growth in the area. Village Administrator Haley Lupt...

While the locations and outcomes varied, three recent shootings in the area each shared one similarity: they began with situations of domestic violence or abuse. The similar roots highlight the necess...

The Avalon Theatre recently hosted the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) for its monthly meeting, which featured a spotlight and tour of the newly renovated local theatre. Pictured in fro...

Dashboard camera and body camera footage show that Michael Todhunter pulled a gun and pointed it at Deputy Jake Matejko before Matejko shoots the man. (Photo submitted) -- Footage from the body camera...

Memorial Health has announced plans to purchase a six-acre parcel of land near the intersection of U.S. 33 and U.S. 42 for the construction of a future medical facility. (Graphic submitted) -- Memoria...

Calls to 911 show a picture of tension and confusion in the moments surrounding the fatal shooting of a Raymond man by a Union County Sheriff’s Deputy. Matthew Todhunter, 33, of Raymond, was shot and ...

A local man was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer Monday following an incident in Mill Valley. Matthew Todhunter, 33, of Raymond, was shot Monday by a Union County Sheriff’s Office deputy. ...

Marysville officials are pleased with public input on improvements to a local intersection and they say they are ready to move forward with additional planning. The city hosted a meeting Tuesday to gi...

Communities throughout the county have ceremonies, parades and services planned to observe Memorial Day. Activities scheduled are listed as follows: Marysville : A ceremony to honor the dead lost at s...

Marysville City Council Member Donald Boerger recently lead a group of home school students on a tour of the city’s historic Uptown area. The tour started at Partners Park with a brief overview of wha...

Valedictorians: Elizabeth Chin, Trevor Cox, Owen Detweiler, Garrett Ferguson, Mary Ferrito, Reagan Gray, Lauren Howell, Ashlei Kelley, Jessica Kelley, Kylie King, Elizabeth Lombardi, Anastasia Medici,...

Plain City’s annual Music in the Park series kicks off this weekend. The third annual Bluegrass and BBQ event will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday in Pastime Park, 370 N. Chillicothe St. The event ...

As Marysville school officials were still processing the response to a shooting incident near the high schools on Friday, they were reminded 1,400 miles away that worst case scenarios are sometimes re...

After a months-long search, Plain City officials decided the best person to lead the village was the one already in place. During its most recent meeting, council voted unanimously to hire Haley Lupto...

Samsung C&T Corporation America and HULL officials held an open house Monday evening about the proposed Richwood Solar Project at the Leesburg Township Fire Department on Route 347. According to the e...