News
June 22, 2018

County swamped

By Mac Cordell

High waters flooded many parts of Union County Thursday night, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood advisory. According to the Marysville Division of Police, ruled the flood threat as “moderate,” with a “possible threat to life or property.” Officers and street crews rushe...

Data sinners
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On April 17 earlier this year, the Jerome Township Fire Department responded to the Amazon data center at 8619 Industrial Parkway for a fire, where they experienced access issues, delays and multiple safety violations. Responders stayed on-scene for 36 hours alongside units from ten other fire departments. The fire resulted in five workers sustaining injuries and an estimated loss of $50 million in fire damages. (File photo)
Data sinners
Jerome Twp. data centers creating heartburn for fire department, little benefit
By Kyle Meddles 
September 13, 2025
In the lead up to a nine-month moratorium placed on data centers by the Jerome Township Trustees, the Jerome Township Fire Department has been putting pressure on Amazon after they have refused to add...
Alder may need modulars
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Alder may need modulars
By Michael Williamson 
September 13, 2025
It’s possible some Plain City Elementary School students could be in modular classrooms as early as next year. While nothing is set in stone, nor have any decisions been made, the Jonathan Alder Board...
Death toll rises to six in area traffic fatalities
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Death toll rises to six in area traffic fatalities
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 12, 2025
The second driver in the Route 31 crash died this week, bringing traffic fatalities in some way associated with the area to six. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, officials received the ...
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Data sinners
News, Plain City, Plain City News
On April 17 earlier this year, the Jerome Township Fire Department responded to the Amazon data center at 8619 Industrial Parkway for a fire, where they experienced access issues, delays and multiple safety violations. Responders stayed on-scene for 36 hours alongside units from ten other fire departments. The fire resulted in five workers sustaining injuries and an estimated loss of $50 million in fire damages. (File photo)
Data sinners
Jerome Twp. data centers creating heartburn for fire department, little benefit
By Kyle Meddles 
September 13, 2025
In the lead up to a nine-month moratorium placed on data centers by the Jerome Township Trustees, the Jerome Township Fire Department has been putting pressure on Amazon after they have refused to add...
Alder may need modulars
Education, News, Plain City News
Alder may need modulars
By Michael Williamson 
September 13, 2025
It’s possible some Plain City Elementary School students could be in modular classrooms as early as next year. While nothing is set in stone, nor have any decisions been made, the Jonathan Alder Board...
Panthers drop game at Greeneview
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Panthers drop game at Greeneview
By Aleksei Pavloff 
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A flat tire makes it hard to drive forward. That is how Fairbanks’ head football coach Dave Carroll felt prior to the game against Greeneview. The Panthers ultimately fell to the Rams 41-7 on Friday. ...
Greenon topples Triad Cardinals
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George Hartman (21) of Triad returns a kickoff against Greenon. The Cardinals slipped to 0-4 with a 34-0 loss to the Knights. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Greenon topples Triad Cardinals
By Tim Miller 
September 13, 2025
Triad football coach Mike Braun saw something he liked Friday evening. “We were still in the game when the score was 6-0 and 12-0,” the Cardinal coach said. It was after those stages of the game that ...
Monarchs fall to Hilliard Bradley
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Marysville Keefer Stackhouse (15) hauls in a 31-yard pass reception against Hilliard Bradley. The Jaguars rolled to a 42-14 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarchs fall to Hilliard Bradley
By Chad Williamson 
September 13, 2025
Football is a dirty game, but when it comes to execution, being clean is a must. Marysville’s execution on Friday was anything but clean as it derailed its offense with penalties, gifted Hilliard Brad...
Jonathan Alder Pioneers turn back Wildcats in local grid rivalry
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Vince Ranly (34) bats a pass from North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar (11) in the air and reels in the ball for an interception behind the line of scrimmage. The Pioneers later scored on their ensuing offensive drive. Jonathan Alder defeated the Wildcats 42-23. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Jonathan Alder Pioneers turn back Wildcats in local grid rivalry
By Bob Putman 
September 13, 2025
What Jonathan Alder was able to do during a two-minute span near the end of the first half of its football game at North Union did not clinch a victory. However, it did go a long way in making the Pio...