U.S. 42/Currier Road project takes shape
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September 18, 2024
The Jerome Township Trustees approved a zoning amendment Tuesday that opens up a 33-acre piece of land south of U.S. 42 for 10 new single-family lots called Currier Ridge. Where and how the lots will be situated is outlined in white on the map above, shown between Currier Road and the CSX rail-line and near Sugar Run. (Graphic submitted)

U.S. 42/Currier Road project takes shape

By Mike Williamson

A rezoning measure in Jerome Township will pave the way for some additional housing units south of U.S. 42 and a portion of Sugar Run.

Township trustees voted 2-0 to rezone 33 acres of land on the west side of Currier Road Tuesday night from a commerce district (COM) to lower density residential dist...

State data shows county population to surge in coming decades
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The Club at Woodside apartment complex is one of the new residences to the City of Marysville as part of the expected growth in the cities near future. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
State data shows county population to surge in coming decades
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Jerome Fire Chief Doug Stewart, pictured above, was met with applause at the township association meeting Thursday night after giving an impassioned statement about how local fire departments struggle to manage emergency calls to the two data centers in Jerome Township. He warned that more data centers may serve to overwhelm EMS services and urged trustees to put them in check. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
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A meeting this week painted a picture of the impact of data centers so that elected officials might have an idea of what they bring to the community. The reaction from local leaders differed between t...
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The preliminary plat for Trotter’s Gate, the single-family section of Marysville North, was approved by the planning commission this week. That development includes subareas B and D, as shown in the graphic above. (Graphic submitted)
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State data shows county population to surge in coming decades
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The Club at Woodside apartment complex is one of the new residences to the City of Marysville as part of the expected growth in the cities near future. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
State data shows county population to surge in coming decades
Union projected as second fastest growing county through 2050
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Editor's note: This story originally ran as part of the 2026 Progress Edition. With growth becoming one of the most important talking points for counties and cities across Ohio, local governments are ...
Preparing for the data dump
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Jerome Fire Chief Doug Stewart, pictured above, was met with applause at the township association meeting Thursday night after giving an impassioned statement about how local fire departments struggle to manage emergency calls to the two data centers in Jerome Township. He warned that more data centers may serve to overwhelm EMS services and urged trustees to put them in check. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Preparing for the data dump
Officials debate pros and cons of tech facilities
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A meeting this week painted a picture of the impact of data centers so that elected officials might have an idea of what they bring to the community. The reaction from local leaders differed between t...
Project sprouts two roundabouts
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The preliminary plat for Trotter’s Gate, the single-family section of Marysville North, was approved by the planning commission this week. That development includes subareas B and D, as shown in the graphic above. (Graphic submitted)
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Chick-Fil-A continues pushing toward its opening date as the building’s foundation takes shape. The long-awaited opening will be spring 2026. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
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Following a recent development in Jerome Township involving four new data center zoning certificates, residents gathered at this week’s trustee meeting to voice their displeasure with how the township...