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Ferguson: Pressure led to resignation from planning commission
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By Mac Cordell 
July 20, 2022
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...
Niko Moon will bring feel good brand of music to Balloon Fest
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By Ally Lanasa 
July 20, 2022
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...
ORW inmates on the run – for charity
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 19, 2022
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 ...
NU Board seeks info on solar PILOT plans
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By Ally Lanasa 
July 19, 2022
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 ...
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By Mac Cordell 
July 19, 2022
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...
Lining the streets for the Steam Threshers parade
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By Michael Williamson 
July 19, 2022
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...
Grand jury indicts man for alleged rape of teen
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By Mac Cordell 
July 18, 2022
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...
North Lewisburg Mayor to step down
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By Chad Williamson 
July 18, 2022
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...
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By Michael Williamson 
July 15, 2022
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...
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 15, 2022
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...
NU staff will absorb duties of academic officer
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By Ally Lanasa 
July 15, 2022
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 ...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 15, 2022
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...
Commissioners probe impact of solar farms on North Union
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By Michael Williamson 
July 14, 2022
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...
Three caught trying to enter car dealership
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By Mac Cordell 
July 14, 2022
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...
Residents speak out against P.C. sewer plans
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 13, 2022
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. “...
Jon Alder, teacher’s union nearing critical juncture
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By Michael Williamson 
July 13, 2022
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...
Suspect arrested for alleged rape of child
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By Mac Cordell 
July 13, 2022
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...
U.C. Probate and Juvenile Court secures technology grant
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 13, 2022
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...
Decision in sight for Richwood livestock issue
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By Ally Lanasa 
July 12, 2022
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...
“Why are they moving here?”
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By Mac Cordell 
July 12, 2022
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...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 12, 2022
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...
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By Mac Cordell 
July 12, 2022
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 sets up Parent Council
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 12, 2022
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...
Overdose Prevention Coalition promotes time lock pill bottles
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 12, 2022
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...
Richwood Lake lighthouse installed
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 12, 2022
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...
Rehabbing N.L. water towers explored
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By Chad Williamson 
July 11, 2022
Pictured above is the Mill Street Water Tower in North Lewisburg. The 222-feet-tall tower is believed to be the tallest municipal water tower in the state. The village is looking at recoating and repa...
U.W.school supply drive underway
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 11, 2022
Editor’s note: The following release is supplied by the United Way of Union County. ––– The United Way of Union County’s Learn United School Supply Drive will run today through July 29. Public collect...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 9, 2022
Traffic backed up on U.S. 36 on the east side of Marysville as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames coming from the engine compartment of a Ram 1500 today. The driver said he didn’t hear anyth...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 9, 2022
Square Drive was closed for several hours as employees from Columbia Gas worked to repair the line in front of 16450 Square Drive. Firefighters and police were on hand and helped evacuate the local bu...
Plain City Council satisfied with progress on goals
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 8, 2022
Following a mid-year review, Plain City Council members said they have made significant progress on their annual goals but may need to tweak some of them. Council dedicated its July work session to re...