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Youths attempt church raffle scam
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 14, 2022
Local law enforcement officials are warning residents to be careful with their charitable giving after two boys were reportedly scamming residents under the guise of a church fundraiser. Marysville Di...
Local man indicted on child porn charges
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By Mac Cordell 
June 14, 2022
A Marysville man has been indicted, charged with allegedly downloading and sharing child pornography. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Kevin Cords, 54, of 14170 Southard Road, charging him wit...
Pridefest held
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 14, 2022
Pictured above, the Discount Blues Band plays in front of a large crowd, shown below, as part of the second annual Marysville Pride Fest at Partners Park on Saturday. The family-friendly event was org...
Richwood Farmers Market returns
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By Ally Lanasa 
June 13, 2022
The Richwood Farmers Market opened for the season Thursday. Shauna Chapman, manager of the market, distributed hot dogs and fruit on opening day. The market will take place every Thursday throughout t...
Finalists named for MHS principal position
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By Chad Williamson 
June 10, 2022
When Tom Cochran announced he would be leaving his position as Marysville High School Principal in late May, it left the district scrambling to find a replacement. Cochran’s departure to become princi...
Firm picked to repair leaking Richwood clock tower
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By Ally Lanasa 
June 10, 2022
The Richwood Revitalization Committee voted to hire Jeff Meyer of Meyer Restoration, Inc. to search for and repair the “catastrophic” leaks in the clock tower of the Richwood Opera House. “The leaks a...
Triad High School announces top scholars for class of 2022
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 9, 2022
Triad Local Schools recently named its top scholars for the 2021-2022 academic year, including one valedictorian and three salutatorians. Valedictorian and Honors Diploma recipient, Joseph Aaron Fergu...
Eagle Scout spearheads Jerome time capsule
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 9, 2022
A local Boy Scout is taking on a Jerome Township project that is more than a century in the making. Noah Cook is creating a time capsule to be placed in the Jerome Township Soldiers Monument, as part ...
When books and barnyards collide
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By Ally Lanasa 
June 9, 2022
The Marysville Public Library partnered with Bring the Farm to You to offer a petting zoo on Wednesday afternoon in front of the building’s Plum Street entrance.   Pictured are local children visiting...
Jerome Twp. trustees spar over hiring
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 8, 2022
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...
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By Mac Cordell 
June 7, 2022
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 ...
Draper facing attempted murder charges
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By Mac Cordell 
June 7, 2022
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...
A fresh coat for the street lights
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By Mac Cordell 
June 7, 2022
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...
Village working on livestock regulations
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By Mac Cordell 
June 6, 2022
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...
Man sentenced for shooting nephew
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By Mac Cordell 
June 6, 2022
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...
Park vandalism a concern in Richwood
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By Ally Lanasa 
June 6, 2022
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...
North Union announces top scholars for class of 2022
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 6, 2022
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...
Touch a Truck event held
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By Michael Williamson 
June 6, 2022
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...
Area projects score big in state capital budget
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By Ally Lanasa 
June 6, 2022
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...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 3, 2022
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...
City of Marysville creates volunteer program
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By Mac Cordell 
June 3, 2022
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...
Shootings highlight need for domestic relations tools
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 3, 2022
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...
P.C. considers staff expansion to deal with growth
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 3, 2022
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...
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 3, 2022
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...
P.C. considers staff expansion to deal with growth
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 2, 2022
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...
Shootings highlight need for domestic relations tools
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By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 2, 2022
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...
State agency views what Avalon money built
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By Ally Lanasa 
June 2, 2022
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...
Video: Suspect pointed gun at deputy
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By Mac Cordell 
June 1, 2022
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 to buy land near corner of US 33 and 42
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By Mac Cordell 
June 1, 2022
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...
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By Mac Cordell 
June 1, 2022
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 ...