Winds of change hit Marysville district office
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, News
March 26, 2025
Marysville Assistant Superintendent Jonathan Langhals, standing, talks with parents at a recent meeting about the future of school facilities. Langhals has opted to leave the administration office next school year to become principal of Northwood Elementary. He joins a handful of administrators leaving their positions within the district in recent months. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Winds of change hit Marysville district office

Superintendent post filled, but three other positions open up

By Chad Williamson 

Marysville School Treasurer Todd Johnson will be looking around at a lot of new faces in the coming months.

While Johnson remains at his post, at least three of the district’s other top administrators will be changing jobs. Superintendent Diane Allen announced months ago that she would be retiring ...

New Albany seeks to unify zoning districts
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New Albany seeks to unify zoning districts
By Michael Williamson 
January 10, 2026
As plans come together for development projects from the New Albany Company (NACo), the developer is looking to modify some measures approved in 2024. Dick Roggenkamp, NACo’s managing director of real...
New trustee begins term in Jerome Township
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New trustee begins term in Jerome Township
By Jack Christian 
January 9, 2026
A new year is bringing new leadership to Jerome Township as Andrea Watson begins her term as township trustee. Watson was appointed to fill the seat vacated by former Trustee Wezlynn Davis, who steppe...
Bear Swamp crossing upgraded
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Bear Swamp crossing upgraded
By Janis Potochnik 
January 9, 2026
Drivers heading down Bear Swamp Road will notice new warning gates at the railroad crossing near Shirk Road. Crews were on-site Thursday installing the new features, which replace the north and south ...
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New Albany seeks to unify zoning districts
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New Albany seeks to unify zoning districts
By Michael Williamson 
January 10, 2026
As plans come together for development projects from the New Albany Company (NACo), the developer is looking to modify some measures approved in 2024. Dick Roggenkamp, NACo’s managing director of real...
New trustee begins term in Jerome Township
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New trustee begins term in Jerome Township
By Jack Christian 
January 9, 2026
A new year is bringing new leadership to Jerome Township as Andrea Watson begins her term as township trustee. Watson was appointed to fill the seat vacated by former Trustee Wezlynn Davis, who steppe...
Bear Swamp crossing upgraded
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Bear Swamp crossing upgraded
By Janis Potochnik 
January 9, 2026
Drivers heading down Bear Swamp Road will notice new warning gates at the railroad crossing near Shirk Road. Crews were on-site Thursday installing the new features, which replace the north and south ...
Tampering charge stems from drug test scheme
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Tampering charge stems from drug test scheme
By Kyle Meddles 
January 8, 2026
A Marysville woman is facing a charge of tampering after allegedly hiding a bottle of synthetic urine inside of her to pass a drug screening. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Tiffany Ann Combs...
Settlement to result in AEP rate drop
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Settlement to result in AEP rate drop
By Kyle Meddles 
January 8, 2026
A major electricity provider is set to decrease electric rates for its customers following a settlement. On Wednesday, AEP Ohio filed an agreement at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to ...
Triad to use new hall pass methods
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Triad to use new hall pass methods
By Kyle Meddles 
January 7, 2026
Triad High School is planning to trial two new hall pass methods designed to improve classroom instruction time by having fewer students in the hallways. During an organizational meeting of the board ...