New legislation won’t impact local solar farms
News
July 16, 2021

New legislation won’t impact local solar farms

By Mac Cordell

A pair of proposed solar farms already under consideration by the Ohio Power Siting Board, along with any wind or solar farms already in the power network’s new service queue, would be grandfathered in and exempt from new legislation that would allow county officials to exclude solar and wind farm...

Hoop scuffle quelled
News, Sports
Hoop scuffle quelled
By Tim Miller 
March 5, 2026
Jonathan Alder and Marion-Franklin school officials and law enforcement work to separate the two boys basketball teams during a scuffle late in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s Division IV tournament g...
District has plenty of calamity days
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
District has plenty of calamity days
By Chad Williamson 
March 5, 2026
Marysville school officials said the district remains well above the state’s required instructional hours despite several recent weather-related closures. The district remains on solid footing due to ...
Ranco annexation into Plain City turned down
News, Plain City, Plain City News
Ranco annexation into Plain City turned down
By Michael Williamson 
March 5, 2026
The Ranco property annexation in Plain City hit another snag but village officials said the project is still on track to go forward. At the Wednesday meeting of the Union County Commissioners, board m...
Other news
Jonathan Alder boys cagers beat Marion-Franklin; advance to Division IV district title game
Sports
Danny Bentley (left) of Jonathon Alder draws a foul on a layup during Tuesday's game against Marion-Franklin. Bentley poured in 35 points during JA's tournament victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder boys cagers beat Marion-Franklin; advance to Division IV district title game
By Tim Miller 
March 5, 2026
For the first three quarters of Tuesday’s Division IV boys tournament basketball game, the Red Devils of Columbus Marion-Franklin played on a competitive level with Jonathan Alder. The top-seeded Pion...
Hoop scuffle quelled
News, Sports
Hoop scuffle quelled
By Tim Miller 
March 5, 2026
Jonathan Alder and Marion-Franklin school officials and law enforcement work to separate the two boys basketball teams during a scuffle late in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s Division IV tournament g...
District has plenty of calamity days
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
District has plenty of calamity days
By Chad Williamson 
March 5, 2026
Marysville school officials said the district remains well above the state’s required instructional hours despite several recent weather-related closures. The district remains on solid footing due to ...
Ranco annexation into Plain City turned down
News, Plain City, Plain City News
Ranco annexation into Plain City turned down
By Michael Williamson 
March 5, 2026
The Ranco property annexation in Plain City hit another snag but village officials said the project is still on track to go forward. At the Wednesday meeting of the Union County Commissioners, board m...
Jerome residents want data center decision
News, Plain City News
Jerome Township resident and business owner Carl Seiley urges his fellow citizens to ask questions and stay informed on data centers at the Tuesday night trustee meeting. The township held a hearing on data centers as the board weighs a zoning amendment dealing with land uses. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Jerome residents want data center decision
Moratorium end is fast approaching
By Michael Williamson 
March 5, 2026
Jerome Township residents said the clock is ticking for officials to make a decision on data center land use. The board of trustees held a public hearing for a zoning resolution amendment Tuesday nigh...
MHS boys bowlers will compete in state tourney
Sports
Marysville’s boys bowling team has qualified for the Division I state tournament for the second straight year. Members of the team are from left, Hayden Cotterell, Grayson Young, Lucas Hoffman, Kyle Teters, Carson Blevins and Corbin Levings. (Photo submitted)
MHS boys bowlers will compete in state tourney
By Tim Miller 
March 4, 2026
The Marysville high school boys bowling team is headed to the Division I state tournament  for the second consecutive year after a comeback performance at the Central District tournament. The Monarchs...