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July 21, 2023

Red light to development preserves PC’s heritage

By From JT Staff Reports

Dear Editor,
As a citizen of Plain City I feel the need to respond to the recent Journal-Tribune article, “Commercial, residential developments proposed for PC.” The article reports that the Plain City council green lighted the Warner Road development. This development will devour 113 acres of ir...

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