Power grid needs to be more secure

By From JT Staff Reports

Dear Editor,
We must do more to strengthen our power grid against an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) event.
Such an event can result from an attack by an enemy, or it can occur naturally.
It could result in devastating loss of life. There is disagreement on this, but why take chances?
We should also have a ...

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Local trustee calls for income tax reform

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Dear Editor, In an ocean of opportunities for economic growth, Ohio’s income tax rate is the unyielding sea wall holding back a landfall of prosperity. As it stands, our tax structure penalizes hard w...

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Jon Alder student submits facts on book bans

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Dear Editor, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the peo...

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JA “no” votes were “yes” votes for reigning in taxes

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Dear Editor, As a 61-year-old senior and 53-year resident of Plain City I felt the overwhelming need to respond to Michael Williamson’s recent Journal-Tribune article “JA levy turned down by 33 votes....

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P.C. officials show out for grand opening

By Jack Christian

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Haley Lupton, Plain City’s village administrator, pictured here at the podium, delivers the opening remarks Friday for the opening of The Depot at Public Square. Village officials and residents turned...

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Jerome will seek renewal of fire levy

By Jack Christian

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Marysville School Board, News

Ferguson remains on board despite calls for resignation

By Chad Williamson

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Citizens ponder Alder’s next steps on levy

By Mike Williamson

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When Jonathan Alder eventually goes back on the ballot, the district has a better idea about what may draw more supportive voters. After holding a town hall-style community forum Tuesday to talk about...

First phase of Depot in Plain City opens

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A crowd of onlookers gather in Plain City Friday for the grand opening of The Depot at Public Square in the village’s Uptown. After years of planning, the first phase of what will become a community gathering space near the eastern water tower had its official ribbon-cutting. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

First phase of Depot in Plain City opens

By From JT Staff Reports

June 13, 2025

Years of planning and dedication culminated on Friday with a highly anticipated grand opening of The Depot at Public Square, marking the successful completion of Phase 1 in Plain City’s multi-phase re...

Marysville School Board, News

High school busing reduced in Marysville

Older students within 2 miles will have to find own way to school

By Chad Williamson

June 13, 2025

Some Marysville High School students will need to find a new way to and from school next year. The board of education voted Thursday night to move the high school busing limit from 1.5 miles to 2 mile...