Plain City
October 17, 2024

Police Beat – 10/17/24

By From JT Staff Reports 

From Marysville Division of Police reports:

At 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, an officer responded to the 100 block of Poplar Street for a report of a deception theft. The case was marked as closed.

At 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Chestnut Street for a report of a mental heal...

Data sinners
News, Plain City, Plain City News
On April 17 earlier this year, the Jerome Township Fire Department responded to the Amazon data center at 8619 Industrial Parkway for a fire, where they experienced access issues, delays and multiple safety violations. Responders stayed on-scene for 36 hours alongside units from ten other fire departments. The fire resulted in five workers sustaining injuries and an estimated loss of $50 million in fire damages. (File photo)
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The North Union Board of Education took a moment out of its meeting to participate with fifth graders as they showcased their science projects in the Spark Studio classroom. Superintendent Justin Ufferman, left, uses shaving cream to create a cloud while fifth grader Barrett Hall, middle, and board member Matt Staley, right, watch on. Hall dropped colored water on shaving cream to mimic how clouds absorb moisture until it leads to rain. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
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Lady Monarch spikers drop match to Braves
Sports
Marysville’s Fran Ortiz Torres (11) bumps the ball skyward during the team’s most recent home game against Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Lady Monarch spikers drop match to Braves
By Aleksei Pavloff 
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Marysville’s volleyball program suffered a loss during its second conference match against Olentangy. The Lady Braves defeated the Lady Monarchs with the margins of 25-17, 27-25, 11-25 and 28-26. “We ...