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August 30, 2017

Fire results from power being restored to vacant home

By Mac Cordell

Local firefighters were able to quickly handle a fire on Elwood AvenueTuesday. An unattended stove at the vacant home caused the fire, officials said.
(Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Fire officials say they are fortunate a passerby noticed smoke coming from a vacant home.

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Commissioner hopefuls deliver details on platforms
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By Michael Williamson 
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Three people are vying for the position of Union County Commissioner this May. The seat, currently held by Commissioner Dave Lawrence, will open up next year and residents Shaun Bailey, Letitia Rayl a...
Alcohol believed to be a factor in fiery U.S. 33 crash
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Above is what remains of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado that caught fire as a result of a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 33 Wednesday morning. The driver of the Chevrolet, Dejuan R. Meek, is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, but was not issued charges since he was quickly transported to a Columbus-area hospital with significant injuries. Units with the Marysville Fire Department assisted police officers with putting out the fire. (Photo submitted)
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Uptown living for older residents
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Developers are proposing a 54-unit, three-story facility labeled as a 55-plus community, shown in the rendering on the right. The facility would locate within the Water and Light District on North Main Street just south of Elwood Avenue. (Graphic submitted)
Water Light District facility will target those 55-and-older
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Alcohol believed to be a factor in fiery U.S. 33 crash
Local News, News
Above is what remains of the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado that caught fire as a result of a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 33 Wednesday morning. The driver of the Chevrolet, Dejuan R. Meek, is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, but was not issued charges since he was quickly transported to a Columbus-area hospital with significant injuries. Units with the Marysville Fire Department assisted police officers with putting out the fire. (Photo submitted)
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MHS baseball team drops spring break game in Georgia
Sports
Mason Springs of Marysville prepares to release a pitch against Whitley County, Ky. during a game played in Georgia on Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
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Fairbanks’ Kyah Hendren waits for the pitch during Monday’s game against West Liberty-Salem. FHS won the game 20-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath
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Sports
Triad’s softball program is pictured from left, front row, Hunter Hoffman, Riley Haser, Gracie Goehring, Gracie Martin and Adyson Feasel, second row, Emma Enochs, Savannah Thomas, Emma Martin, Addisyn Matthews, Ella Bahan and Makahla Thuman; third row, Isabella Russell, Haillei Jenkins, Harmoni VanDeWeerd, Addison Newland, Emma Bialecki, Rachel Haser and Marley Hudson; fourth row, assistant coach Chelsie Matthews, head coach Hanna DeLong and assistant coach Kristen Cooney. (Photo submitted)
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Sports
Members of Triad High School’s baseball team are from left, front row, Jacob Walborn, George Hartman, Tucker Longsworth, Alfred Johnson and Connor Hayes; second row, Waylin Holtsberry, Dallas Ross, Jayden Blackburn, Duncan Funderburgh, JJ Roberts and Alex May; third row, Keegan Baird, Silas Newland, Larry Lease, Ty Botkins and Carter Hoffer; fourth row, assistant coach Brock Feasel, assistant coach Noah Meadows, head coach Michael Phillips and assistant coaches Ronnie Fernandez, Jake Hartman and Josh Walborn. (Photo submitted)
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