Columns/Editorials
August 19, 2016

Community spirit shines through Balloon Fest rain clouds

By From JT Staff Reports

And the rains came.
The All Ohio Balloon Fest has been fortunate over the past many years to enjoy excellent weather … that is until last week. Because of the early start of school this year, balloon fest officials were forced to move the event up one week, away from the third weekend in August, wh...

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I’ve got gnus for you
By Chad Williamson 
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Sometimes when I write a column, I dig down into a local or national issue, trying to reason it out on the page. The goal being that whether the reader agrees or disagrees, they will think deeply abou...
Columns/Editorials
County in a position to provide tax relief
By From JT Staff Reports 
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Commissioner Tom McCarthy recently spoke up about tax relief ideas at the regular county commissioners meeting-which is much needed. He talked about the state budget and wanting to wait to see what Oh...
Columns/Editorials
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Local News, News, Plain City News
Stormwater concerns raised in Jerome Village area
By Michael Williamson 
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A Jerome Township resident says a lack of stormwater regulations in Jerome Village could mean legal issues for Union County. Scott Sonnenberg, who lives on Wells Road between two portions of the Jerom...
North Union eyes weighted grading system
Education, News
The North Union Board of Education took a moment out of its meeting to participate with fifth graders as they showcased their science projects in the Spark Studio classroom. Superintendent Justin Ufferman, left, uses shaving cream to create a cloud while fifth grader Barrett Hall, middle, and board member Matt Staley, right, watch on. Hall dropped colored water on shaving cream to mimic how clouds absorb moisture until it leads to rain. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
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By Kyle Meddles 
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Affordable housing proposal flagged
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Affordable housing proposal flagged
City council states four objections to east-side project
By Michael Williamson 
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Marysville City Council is objecting to a proposal to bring a multi-family affordable housing community to the city’s east side. In a response from the board, council outlined its objections to what t...
Local districts learn state report card scores
Education, Local News, News
Local districts learn state report card scores
By From JT Staff Reports 
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Lady Monarch spikers drop match to Braves
Sports
Marysville’s Fran Ortiz Torres (11) bumps the ball skyward during the team’s most recent home game against Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Lady Monarch spikers drop match to Braves
By Aleksei Pavloff 
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Marysville’s volleyball program suffered a loss during its second conference match against Olentangy. The Lady Braves defeated the Lady Monarchs with the margins of 25-17, 27-25, 11-25 and 28-26. “We ...