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Marysville residents work through an exercise to brainstorm community needs at the city’s visioning event Tuesday evening. Members of the community turned out to the open house held at the Union County building on London Avenue to share priorities for future growth and development. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Local grower Jason Fairchild, middle left, and his mentor Dick Westfall, middle right, are pictured with other judges of The Greater Columbus Dahlia Society assessing competition blooms at the 58th Annual Dahlia Show at the YMCA last year. (Photo submitted)

A resident wears a “Neighbors for Responsible Growth” shirt at the Marysville City Council meeting Monday night. A group of people wore matching shirts to show their concern for the growth and expansion happening around the community. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Above, Toshikata “Toshi” Amino, right, is pictured standing next to Honda founder Soichiro Honda, left, at the Marysville Honda Auto Plant. (Photo submitted)

A home at 609 N. Main St., pictured above, was damaged after a 2020 Honda Civic crashed into the residence in a fatal car accident on Sunday. The entire front porch has now been scrapped in a pile of debris as of Monday morning. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Jason Lyons, left, and his manager, Mark Ruff, right, pose during Lyons' recent retirement party at Kroger. Lyons is leaving the store after serving the community for nearly 30 years. (Photo submitted)

The Union County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant in the City of Marion Wednesday to recover a stolen puppy. Pictured above is the puppy in question, Zeus, sitting comfortably in the hands of a member of the sheriff’s office following its safe rescue. (Photo submitted)

Seats and the upper shelter of American Legion Park’s amphitheater, shown above, are on the list for parks renovations in 2026. Additionally, the stage will get an upgrade and crews plan to add a bridge. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

During a tour of facilities at the North Union High School before regular meeting action on Monday, members of the board of education looked at the current state of many of the building’s workspaces while exploring options for expansion. Above, board members walked through a room that used to house a weight room, which is now storage for costumes and props used in school plays. Pictured from front to back, North Union Superintendent Justin Ufferman, board member Matthew Hall and board member Matt Staley. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

E-bikes, like the ones shown above, and other electric recreational vehicles are a growing concern for local law enforcement. Officials are looking to add some parameters that regulate usage similar to vehicles like golf carts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)