Union County • July 16, 2025
Good morning, Union County. The sweet sound of "We're open!" will finally ring out at Marysville's rebuilt Dairy Queen this Wednesday, ending what locals have described as a too-long hiatus for the beloved ice cream destination. The upgraded Grill and Chill format promises to satisfy both nostalgic cravings and hungry appetites as staff complete their final training at the new Columbus Avenue location.
Healthcare and entertainment are also getting fresh faces across the county. Memorial Health welcomes Dr. Dylan Ekstrand, whose journey to medicine began with a childhood broken arm, while Rebecca Wilder steps into leadership after two decades of service. Meanwhile, 44 young performers are perfecting their "bend and snap" as Encore! Union County brings "Legally Blonde" to Veterans Memorial Auditorium July 18-20, showcasing talent from six local high schools and nine colleges.
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👨⚕️ Memorial Health welcomes new doctor with childhood inspiration for medicine. Dr. Dylan Ekstrand has joined Memorial Damascus Family Medicine, bringing expertise in family medicine with specialties in chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes. His interest in medicine began at age six when he broke his arm and was fascinated by his treatment. Meanwhile, Rebecca Wilder has been promoted to Wellness Center Director after 20 years as Lead Exercise Physiologist, replacing Deborah Stubbs who retired after 35 years. Memorial Health continues to expand its team while maintaining its reputation as a high-performing healthcare leader with five-star quality ratings.
🎭 Legally Blonde leaps onto Marysville stage with youthful energy. Encore! Union County's production features 44 talented performers and 7 crew members from six local high schools and nine colleges. The musical will run July 18-20 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, with tickets priced at $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Founded seventeen years ago, Encore! provides theatrical opportunities for young performers from ninth grade through age 20. The creative team includes co-directors Ashley Garrett Schwyn and Rhonda Hill, with tickets available online at encoreunioncounty.ludus.com.
🍦 Marysville's beloved Dairy Queen finally returns after long rebuild. The popular ice cream destination is set to reopen Wednesday as a new Dairy Queen: Grill and Chill location. Keith Chambers, one of the operators, expressed excitement about bringing back the historic establishment to the community. The reopening caps what has been described as a "long-awaited return" for the restaurant. Staff members have already been training inside the newly constructed building on Columbus Avenue.
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