Engagements
May 2, 2019

Audra Janette Sharp and Charles William Garwood

By From JT Staff Reports

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Don and Sandy Sharp of Prospect announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Audra Janette, to Charles William Garwood, Canton, son of Dave and Mary Ellen Garwood of Plain City. The bride-to-be is also the granddaughter of Jack and Anna Mae Hines, Marysville, and t...

Engagements
By From JT Staff Reports 
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Engagements
By From JT Staff Reports 
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By From JT Staff Reports 
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By From JT Staff Reports 
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The Village of Ostrander has been awarded a $431,545 grant through the Clean Ohio Trails Fund administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to help construct a new recreational trail along ...
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Education, News, Plain City News
A social media post, shown above, encouraging a student walk-out Friday at Jonathan Alder High School began circulating online last week. The post identifies opposition to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency as the reason for the protest. (Graphic submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
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Ahead of a rumored protest by Jonathan Alder High School students, district officials issued a statement saying that a walk-out could come with severe consequences. The district released the statement...
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By Kyle Meddles 
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Local News, News
The former Super 8 motel at 16510 Square Drive, pictured above, has been purchased by Red Roof Inn. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
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Local News, News
By Michael Williamson 
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Local News, News
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