First phase of Depot in Plain City opens
News, Plain City News
June 13, 2025
A crowd of onlookers gather in Plain City Friday for the grand opening of The Depot at Public Square in the village’s Uptown. After years of planning, the first phase of what will become a community gathering space near the eastern water tower had its official ribbon-cutting. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

First phase of Depot in Plain City opens

By From JT Staff Reports 

Years of planning and dedication culminated on Friday with a highly anticipated grand opening of The Depot at Public Square, marking the successful completion of Phase 1 in Plain City’s multi-phase revitalization project for uptown.

Originally relocated from Brice Village in 2004, The Depot spent n...

City acts to close problem bar
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Marysville officials are objecting to the liquor permit renewal for Slushed Up, the bar pictured above at 116 N. Main St. City officials said there have been too many calls to the police department reporting issues at the bar going back to August of last year. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
City acts to close problem bar
Police have been called for 40 incidents in last 16 months
By Michael Williamson 
December 15, 2025
A rap sheet of disturbances over a short period of time led Marysville officials to challenge the future of a problematic local bar. Marysville Police Chief Tony Brooks said Slushed Up, the business a...
Do you wanna build a (really tiny) snowman?
Local News, News
Do you wanna build a (really tiny) snowman?
By Chad Williamson 
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This pair worked to piece together a tiny snowman on a table along Main Street recently. The snow an chilly temperatures continued in the area through the weekend as 3-4 inches of the white stuff was ...
Roundabout a factor in JA planning
Education, News, Plain City News
Jonathan Alder officials are working on facility planning ahead of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s planned roundabout project at U.S. 42 and Price-Hilliards Road near Canaan Middle School. ODOT has three possible roundabout configurations for the Madison County intersection, including the one shown above, which adjusts the alignment of the roadways for cars to enter at an angle. (Graphic submitted)
Roundabout a factor in JA planning
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More than a month after Election Day, Jonathan Alder is ready to hit the ground running on its planned construction project. The board of education had its first regular meeting this week since vote t...
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MHS, Wildcat grapplers place at Jimmy Mac Invitational
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North Union’s Brody Rote (left) defends a double leg shot by Marysville’s Maddox Shaky during the first round of consolation matches for the 138-pound weight class. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
MHS, Wildcat grapplers place at Jimmy Mac Invitational
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City acts to close problem bar
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Marysville officials are objecting to the liquor permit renewal for Slushed Up, the bar pictured above at 116 N. Main St. City officials said there have been too many calls to the police department reporting issues at the bar going back to August of last year. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
City acts to close problem bar
Police have been called for 40 incidents in last 16 months
By Michael Williamson 
December 15, 2025
A rap sheet of disturbances over a short period of time led Marysville officials to challenge the future of a problematic local bar. Marysville Police Chief Tony Brooks said Slushed Up, the business a...
Do you wanna build a (really tiny) snowman?
Local News, News
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This pair worked to piece together a tiny snowman on a table along Main Street recently. The snow an chilly temperatures continued in the area through the weekend as 3-4 inches of the white stuff was ...
MHS girls fall to Braves
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Marysville’s Laine Dumbauld (20) gets halted and blocked by Olentangy’s Payton Kolberg (14) during the first half. The junior forward notched five points for the Lady Monarchs. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
MHS girls fall to Braves
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Fairbanks, Pioneer boys turn in hoop wins
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Evan Wiedmann (1) of Fairbanks goes in for a basket in this file photo. Wiedmann helped the Panthers to a win over Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Sports
Drew Chaffin (10) goes up for a shot against Olentangy. The Monarchs fell to the Braves 57-43. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Marysville’s boys basketball team slipped to 0-4 with a 57-43 loss to Olentangy on Friday. Monarch head coach Mark Tinklenberg, however, isn’t ready to push the panic button. “Our process in our pract...