Airport seeks help with Adena Pointe water problem
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March 13, 2025
The city prepared drawings for the airport board that showcase what the stormwater basin work will look like. Above, the city drawings are superimposed on a Google Earth image of the water basins. The Adena Pointe basin, filled with water at left, will be connected to the larger basin to the right by a swale, its pathway shown in purple. This will naturally move stormwater to the larger basin and avoid any flooding into the surrounding field. (Journal-Tribune graphic by Kyle Meddles)

Airport seeks help with Adena Pointe water problem

By Kyle Meddles 

The city will look to make stormwater improvements on a set of water basins at the Adena Pointe development as part of ongoing dealings with the City of Marysville and the Union County Airport Authority.

In January, city officials met with the airport board in negotiations that would allow the city t...

Richwood road levy to expire
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During Richwood’s recent council meeting, Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver, pictured above, visited to inform council of the village’s expiring road repair levy, which generates around $100,000 annually and makes its final collection in 2027. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Richwood road levy to expire
Officials will have to decide on renewal
By Kyle Meddles 
March 13, 2026
Richwood Council will soon have to decide whether to go to the ballot as early as November for its expiring road repair and maintenance levy. Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver told village council re...
UCSO sees growing employment interest
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After recent difficulties filling jobs, 13 deputy interviews held since Thursday
By Michael Williamson 
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Law enforcement staffing concerns seem to be going in a different direction than they were just a few short years ago. Union County Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners Wednesday that he...
Airport snow removal costs skyrocket
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The Union County Airport saw a significant increase in cost for snow removal this year, causing officials to question whether the large amounts of snowfall throughout January were just an anomaly. Perhaps the biggest anomaly at the airport is a payphone booth, as seen above in a small social space outside of the main office at the airport in early February. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Airport snow removal costs skyrocket
By Kyle Meddles 
March 12, 2026
The Union County Airport paid upwards of four-times its usual costs for snow removal this year, causing the board to question whether this year was an anomaly or if it is a significant issue moving fo...
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Richwood road levy to expire
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During Richwood’s recent council meeting, Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver, pictured above, visited to inform council of the village’s expiring road repair levy, which generates around $100,000 annually and makes its final collection in 2027. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Richwood road levy to expire
Officials will have to decide on renewal
By Kyle Meddles 
March 13, 2026
Richwood Council will soon have to decide whether to go to the ballot as early as November for its expiring road repair and maintenance levy. Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver told village council re...
Monarch girls wrestlers hope hard work will pay off on state tournament awards podium
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Cara Leng of Marysville looks to turn an opponent into a pinning position. Leng is among the MHS girls wrestlers who will compete in this weekend’s state tournament at Ohio State. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Monarch girls wrestlers hope hard work will pay off on state tournament awards podium
By Jack Christian 
March 12, 2026
A total of five Marysville High School girls wrestlers will compete in the 2026 individual state tournament. The event will begin on Friday and run through Sunday at The Ohio State University’s Schott...
Five MHS boys wrestlers set to compete in Division I state tournament at Ohio State
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Marysville senior Trent Sharp, left, is pictured handfighting with Huggy Williams of Olentangy Liberty during the 144-pound title match at the Division I district tournament. Sharp fell in the match 4-2, but is one of several MHS grapplers who will compete in the state tournament that begins Friday at The Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Five MHS boys wrestlers set to compete in Division I state tournament at Ohio State
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There will be five Marysville High School boys wrestlers ready to take the mat when the 2026 state individual tournament begins on Friday. Grapplers from across the state will compete for top honors a...
UCSO sees growing employment interest
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UCSO sees growing employment interest
After recent difficulties filling jobs, 13 deputy interviews held since Thursday
By Michael Williamson 
March 12, 2026
Law enforcement staffing concerns seem to be going in a different direction than they were just a few short years ago. Union County Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners Wednesday that he...
Airport snow removal costs skyrocket
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The Union County Airport saw a significant increase in cost for snow removal this year, causing officials to question whether the large amounts of snowfall throughout January were just an anomaly. Perhaps the biggest anomaly at the airport is a payphone booth, as seen above in a small social space outside of the main office at the airport in early February. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Airport snow removal costs skyrocket
By Kyle Meddles 
March 12, 2026
The Union County Airport paid upwards of four-times its usual costs for snow removal this year, causing the board to question whether this year was an anomaly or if it is a significant issue moving fo...
North Lewisburg Council hears new cybersecurity policy
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North Lewisburg Council hears new cybersecurity policy
By Chad Williamson 
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North Lewisburg Village Council held first reading on a new cybersecurity policy designed to protect the community’s digital systems and sensitive data while ensuring compliance with Ohio Revised Code...