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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Jerome residents question renovations

By Kyle Meddles

August 22, 2026

As Jerome Township moves forward with plans to renovate the township hall, a pair of residents voiced their distaste in the decision to spend up to $2.1 million on the project. “By choosing to spend m...

AWS-linked company buys 155 acres in Jerome Township

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Magnus Development LLC, a company linked to Amazon Web Services, purchased 109 acres of land at 12030 Industrial Parkway, circled in yellow above, for $9.7 million in July. The land is under Jerome Township’s zoning for commerce district. (Graphic submitted)

AWS-linked company buys 155 acres in Jerome Township

By Kyle Meddles

August 15, 2026

A company linked to Amazon Web Services (AWS) quietly purchased over 100 acres of land on Industrial Parkway in Jerome Township last month. According to Union County GIS, on July 1, Magnus Development...

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Plain City hits pause on data centers

By Sarah Vollrath

August 12, 2026

Plain City Village Council has approved a temporary moratorium on data center development within the village. Council met Aug. 10 with unfinished Ordinance 37-2026 on the agenda, establishing a tempor...

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FHS, middle school runners compete at Pickerington North

By Tim Miller

September 1, 2026

The Fairbanks High School and Middle School cross country teams competed in the Pickerington North Classic. The high school girls placed fifth as a team. Their individual efforts were as follows: -Ava...

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NU golfers top Graham; Wildcat gridders split

By Bob Putman

September 1, 2026

The North Union boys golf team defeated Graham 164-225 on Thursday at Windy Knoll. Leading the Wildcats (8-2 overall, 8-0 Central Buckeye Conference) was Ethan Monroe with a 36. He was followed by Ale...

Monarch netters drop contest to Westerville South

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Sami Haigh of Marysville prepares her swing against the ball in this file photo. Haigh recently won her first singles match of the 2026 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarch netters drop contest to Westerville South

By Tim Miller

September 1, 2026

Marysville’s girls tennis team was edged by Westerville South, 3-2. Sami Haigh defeated Hartings of Westerville South by a score of 7-6, 6-0. It was Haigh’s first singles victory of the season. The MH...

Local volleyball squads record victories

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In the top photo, Jonathan Alder’s Audrey Lange (20) prepares to blast the ball over the net. In the bottom photo, Glory Blevins (1) of North Union does the same. Both local varsity teams won recent matches. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Local volleyball squads record victories

By Tim Miller

September 1, 2026

The Lady Pioneers of Jonathan Alder battled to a 3-1 verdict over Central Buckeye Conference cross-over rival Indian Lake. Scores from the match were 25-17, 20-25, 25-18, 25-12. The victory improved J...

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Simple times remembered

By From JT Staff Reports

September 1, 2026

North Lewisburg’s bicentennial festivities got underway with a variety of nostalgic events from movies in the park, above, to potato sack races, below. The activities continue next weekend. Additional...

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Family’s dog shot in Fifth Street yard

By Kyle Meddles

September 1, 2026

The Marysville Police Department is actively investigating after a family’s dog was shot and killed in Marysville on Saturday night into Sunday morning. According to police reports, an officer respond...