Plain City
March 20, 2019

Village planning to leave RITA

By Mac Cordell

Plain City is planning to move away from using the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) and bringing income tax collection into the village.
RITA collects income taxes for many Ohio municipalities that have an income tax but no tax department. Plain City has used the agency to collect income tax from re...

Walk-out doesn’t happen
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Walk-out doesn’t happen
By Michael Williamson 
February 20, 2026
There was an increased law enforcement presence but no student walk-out at Jonathan Alder High School Friday afternoon. District officials released a statement Thursday reminding students that demonst...
Study to align stakeholder goals along 161
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Study to align stakeholder goals along 161
By Michael Williamson 
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Local officials are working to unify the goals and actions of the jurisdictions along the Route 161 corridor east of Plain City. That working group, which has been meeting over the last year, heard a ...
P.C. recognizes employees for snow removal efforts
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P.C. recognizes employees for snow removal efforts
By Jack Christian 
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During the Village of Plain City's recent council work session meeting, the village awarded special recognition to the Public Works Department for its efforts during the last two week’s record snowfal...
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Monarch bowlers advance to Division I district tournaments
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Monarch bowlers advance to Division I district tournaments
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
The Marysville High School boys and girls bowling teams delivered solid performances at the Ohio High School Athletic Association sectional tournament held at HP Lanes. The MHS boys placed third and t...
Game moved up a day
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (11) attempts a shot during a recent game. The No. 1-seeded Pioneers’ tournament opener has been moved up a day. The contest against No. 18 Cristo Rey Columbus was originally scheduled to be played on Friday at 7 p.m. on the Pioneers’ court. The Division IV post-season game has been moved to this Thursday at 7 p.m. The reason for the change is that Jonathan Alder officials on Friday will be setting up the gym for boys and girls sectional wrestling tournaments that will be held Saturday and Sunday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Game moved up a day
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February 25, 2026
MHS boys swimmers qualify for Division I state competition
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 These Marysville High School swimmers from left, Carter Pancallo, Patrick Filbert, Brady Cordonnier and Rylan Brown qualified for the Division I state meet in both the 200 and 400 yard freestyle relays. The state meet will begin on Friday in Canton. (Photo submitted)
MHS boys swimmers qualify for Division I state competition
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
State tournament berths and new school records were established when Marysville High School’s swim teams competed at the Division I district meet. The event was held at Ohio University in Athens. The ...
North Union boys cagers top Graham
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North Union’s Alex Jolliff (4) drives toward the basket against Graham. The Wildcats wrapped up their regular season with a victory. (Photo submitted)
North Union boys cagers top Graham
By Bob Putman 
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There were a lot of things going on for the North Union boys basketball team as it prepared for its regular-season ending game at home against Graham. There is that special moment when you honor senio...
Amanda-Clearcreek upsets Lady Cats in tournament
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North Union’s Glory Blevins (11) goes to the basket in this file photo. Blevins scored 17 points during NU’s tournament loss to Amanda-Clearcreek. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Amanda-Clearcreek upsets Lady Cats in tournament
By Bob Putman 
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“It was fun until it wasn’t.” Those comments by North Union varsity girls basketball coach Mitchell Loomis were probably echoed by the Lady Cat players and their fans following Saturday’s sectional fi...