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September 12, 2024

The driver of the Honda involved in Wednesday’s police pursuit, Amir H. Cotner, 27, of Columbus, was taken into custody outside of FriendShip Kitchen at 9:09 a.m., Thursday, by Union County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Marysville Police Department officers. Cotner was later turned over to Ohio State Patrol at 9:30 a.m. (Photo submitted)

Suspects caught after manhunt

Local resident assists in bringing one to justice

By Kyle Meddles

Three men are in custody today following an hours-long search after a police chase, thanks in part to the assistance of a local resident.

According to an Ohio State Patrol (OSP) report, at around 3 p.m., Wednesday, a trooper from the Marysville Post of the OSP attempted to initiate a traffic stop for...

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24-unit development planned for Richwood

By Kyle Meddles

December 25, 2024

Richwood Council revealed plans for a 24-duplex development on 350 N. Franklin St. At the regular meeting of the village on Monday, council member Brad Plotner said the board of zoning appeals (BZA) h...

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Union County continues to see births outpacing deaths as shown in this graphic from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC). Birth numbers are one of a variety of metrics MORPC uses to track population growth in central Ohio. This graphic also shows Union County growing to over 96,000 people by 2050. (Graphic submitted)

County births outpace deaths

U.C. population could approach 100k by 2050

By Michael Williamson

December 25, 2024

Union County continues to see a trend not typical in the state: births are still outpacing deaths. William Murdock, executive director with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) gave his a...

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Marysville's Santa Claus checks for letters in the mailbox at Partners Park before a shift of meeting with local boys and girls at his house. Santa has his sleigh packed up, ready for long hours of deliveries tonight. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Churches plan holiday services

By From JT Staff Reports

December 23, 2024

Local churches have announced their holiday service schedules: St. John’s Lutheran Church Christmas Eve services – Tuesday, Dec. 24, family service at 7 p.m., candlelight service at 11 p.m., communion...

Education, News

Fairbanks continues planning for future growth

By Jack Christian

December 23, 2024

One future project in preliminary discussions at Fairbanks is the development of a campus access road designed to separate bus traffic from parent pick-up lines. Pending approval, this road could incl...

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Memorial Health 2025 budget grows

By Chad Williamson

December 20, 2024

Through a challenging climate merging healthcare giants, Memorial Health continues to grow. Memorial’s Board of Trustees approved the 2025 operating budget Thursday night, showing the health system ex...

Education, News

Triad will bring back levy renewal

By Kyle Meddles

December 20, 2024

For the second time, Triad officials are set to place a renewal of the district’s existing levy on the ballot on May 6, 2025. At the board of education meeting Thursday, members voted unanimously to r...