Following a heated public hearing, Jerome Township Trustees are unsure how they will move forward with a proposed residential development on McKitrick Road. “We know we’re going to hear some oppositio...

Lorie Spain with The Hope Center holds a “Learn United” School Supply Drive Collection Box. The Hope Center is one of nine public collection sites for this year’s school supply drive. (Photo submitted...

Fairbanks school officials are asking parents to assess the health of their children before sending them to school. At Monday’s meeting of the Fairbanks Board of Education, the board approved the purc...

A man who allegedly broke into several vehicles remains hospitalized with a head injury after a confrontation with police. Marysville Police Chief Floyd Golden said he could not release the man’s name...

Even the wildlife in Ohio has had enough of the hot weather. The extended period with temperatures hovering around 90 had this squirrel lounging in a bird bath at a home in Green Pastures. (Photo subm...

Summer is half over the students, parents, and school staff are all unsure about the start of the 2020-2021 school year. COVID-19 has turned the world upside down and every day more news comes out abo...

The Union County Commissioners have named Karen Riffle to serve as the acting county recorder. Teresa Markham, the current Union County Recorder, has tendered a resignation effective July 31. Earlier ...

Several dozen individuals gathered Sunday afternoon for a Black Lives Matter march and rally in Marysville. The group assembled at Eljer Park at 3 p.m. and marched along the uptown streets, eventually...

Union County Health Commissioner Jason Orcena took time during the most recent Board of Health meeting to dispel misconceptions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. As the last few weeks have seen “an e...

Memorial Health announced the forthcoming retirement of the health system’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Victor A. Trianfo, Jr., D.O., after 43 years in the medical field. After 21 years with the orga...

American Legion Park, and the newly paved trail, provided a quiet spot for residents around the community to enjoy the beautiful weather and get some fresh air this morning. (Journal-Tribune photo by ...

By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia State rating triggers mask mandate Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday Union County is now at a Red Alert, Level 3 Public Health Emergency. According to information...

Charlie Battery, first of the 174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment of the Ohio National Guard is assembling in person again. The unit, stationed at the armory in Marysville, has been distancing and ga...

District will make decision on startup plan on Aug. 3 There were three big take-aways from Marysville’s plan for reopening schools: Masks will be worn by everyone in school buildings; there will be an...

Triad’s Superintendent said she expects most students in the district to return to school in-person for the upcoming year. During Thursday’s Board of Education meeting, which was held virtually, the b...

Above, Christine Fisher, who works at a local attorney’s office, watches videos and eats her lunch Thursday in the outdoor eating area in Marysville’s Uptown. Fisher said she really enjoys the outdoor...

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Union County officials say they are trying to overcome hurdles to meet the growing need for testing locally. During Wednesday’s Board of Health meeting, Union Count...

The man who allegedly sold the drugs that led to the death of a Marysville man has been charged with the death. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Brian Morgan Lane, 37, of Dayton. Lane is charg...

This yellow wooly bear caterpillar was seen Wednesday on the trail along Marysville’s Upground Reservoir. The caterpillar, which can be found throughout the United States, will eventually mature and t...

As Plain City Council continued to discuss outdoor dining legislation, council members also reviewed their role in the village’s government. During Monday’s council meeting, members heard the second r...

Marysville crews continue to work on a planned Bicycle Motocross, or BMX, track at north east corner of Cypress and Holly drives, behind the Marysville Estates mobile home park. Builders are using a s...

Despite an uncertain impact from the coronovirus pandemic on tax collection, the village of North Lewisburg isn’t in panic mode. Village council viewed the 2021 temporary budget at Tuesday night’s mee...

Since the Village of Richwood had a web site developed online, there is one information section that states “under construction.” That is regarding making payments of water and sewer bills, purchasing...

The extra days will be used to prepare teachers Students in the Marysville School District will begin classes a bit later than originally planned. Following a vote by the Marysville Board of Education...

Marysville City Council held its return to in-person meetings Monday night. The meeting was held in Veterans Auditorium to allow for social distancing. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell) Land was ...

Union County school districts will receive nearly $420,000 in coronavirus relief aid. State Representative Tracy Richardson announced this morning the State Controlling Board approved the release of $...

Officials Monday broke ground on the city’s new water plant at 18000 Raymond Road. The plant will have capacity for about 7.5 million gallons a day, nearly doubling capacity of the current plant which...

Despite shooting at what they call, “a moving target,” Union County Fair organizers are looking forward to this year’s fair. They do know and want the community to understand this year’s fair, set for...

While much of the world is changing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the process of pollination has not. As they gather pollen to store and turn into honey, worker honey bees pollinate flowers, f...

Local officials are emphasizing the importance of contact tracing in stopping the spread of COVID-19, after Governor Mike DeWine upgraded Union County to a Level 2 Public Health Emergency. Union Count...