Project hits warp speed
News, Plain City, Plain City News
April 11, 2025
Plain City will see some 4,500 housing units over the next several years and village officials have broken down where those developments will be. The areas in green are projects that are active and under construction. The projects in blue are in the planning or approval process. While many of the developments are residential, some are also commercial such as the blue 500-acre project north of the village. (Graphic submitted)

Project hits warp speed

Plain City development years ahead of schedule

By Michael Williamson 

Some residential development projects in Plain City are building faster than anticipated.

One of those projects, Darby Station, the 500-unit development along Route 161, is actually years ahead of schedule.

“That was slated to take seven to 10 years. The first home went up in 2023 and it is already ...

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Local News, News
By Michael Williamson 
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Another Union County resident is joining in on the growing number of citizens asking for the planned Grid Growth transmission line to be buried underground. Ken Denman, who lives on Paver-Barnes Road ...
Ax used to stop dog fight
Local News, News
By Kyle Meddles 
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The Union County Sheriff’s Office responded to a dog fight that was broken up by an owner with an ax on Thursday. Two dogs were sent to emergency vet clinics as a result of the fight and the case is s...
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Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
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By Chad Williamson 
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