Plain City

March 9, 2023

PC Library hosts farm-themed event

By From JT Staff Reports

The Plain City Public Library recently hosted a farm-themed Story Time to celebrate “Read Across America Day” and National Agriculture Month. During the event, children listened to Mayor Jody Carney, pictured at center, read the book “I Love Strawberries!” by Shannon Anderson and were able t...

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Chief: Officer shootings could hurt recruiting

By Jack Christian

June 17, 2025

A string of officer-involved shootings across the region may be contributing to lower-than-expected applications to the Plain City Police Department. During a discussion at the Monday meeting of villa...

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P.C. officials show out for grand opening

By Jack Christian

June 16, 2025

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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Citizens ponder Alder’s next steps on levy

By Mike Williamson

June 13, 2025

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...

Jonathan Alder girls basketball squad climbs to Division III; Lady Cardinals drop to D-VII for 2025-2026 campaign

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In the photo to the left, Triad’s Gracie Martin (1) goes up against Claire Meihls of Fairbanks for a shot during the 2024-2025 season. In the photo to the right, Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath drives along the baseline toward the basket. Triad’s girls team has moved down from Division VI to Division VII for the 2025-2026 campaign. The Lady Pioneers have moved up to Division III from Division IV. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder girls basketball squad climbs to Division III; Lady Cardinals drop to D-VII for 2025-2026 campaign

By Tim Miller

July 1, 2025

The Ohio High School Athletic Association recently released its boys and girls basketball divisional lineups for the 2025-2026 season. Most of the teams in the Union County area will compete in the sa...

North Union Lady Cat cagers look strong during off-season

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North Union’s Gabby Lindsey (right) tries to get past a defender during a regular season game against Olentangy Berlin during the 2024-25 high school campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union Lady Cat cagers look strong during off-season

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 1, 2025

Teamwork and partnership were the main focal points for North Union girls head basketball coach Mitchell Loomis going into the offseason. So far his Lady Cats are holding their end of the bargain foll...

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Charges result from incidents of family violence

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

July 1, 2025

Two men have been charged separately in domestic violence incidents after allegedly attacking family members. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Timothy Alan Wilson, 40, of 9793 Boundary Road, R...

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Local law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies were trained on special equipment Monday from Project Lifesaver, a program designed to help first responders locate missing individuals with cognitive disorders. Above, the radio receiver, used to locate individuals wearing a transmitter, sits on the Lifesaver kit. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Program tracks wanderers

Project Lifesaver can help find those with cognitive disabilities

By Michael Williamson

June 30, 2025

Law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies from around Union County gathered at the fairgrounds this week to train for Project Lifesaver. The Union County Sheriff’s Office led an expanded, day-long traini...

Former H.I. Huffman, Hometown Auto comes down

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Pictured above and below, City of Marysville crews were busy Monday demolishing the former Huffman/Hometown Auto building on Plum Street between Fifth and Sixth streets. Officials are working to clear the entire property for future, unspecified development opportunities after the city purchased the land late last year. (Journal-Tribune photos by Kevin Behrens and Michael Williamson)

Former H.I. Huffman, Hometown Auto comes down

By From JT Staff Reports

June 30, 2025

-- -- Less than a year after being purchased by the City of Marysville, the former Hometown Auto building is getting demolished. Crews were on-site Monday morning, tearing into the building on Plum St...

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Honda models made in area earn awards

By From JT Staff Reports

June 30, 2025

Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by Honda of America. ––– Three American Honda models earned Highest Initial Quality Awards in the 2025 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. The Honda ...