Affordable housing proposal flagged
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September 15, 2025

Affordable housing proposal flagged

City council states four objections to east-side project

By Michael Williamson 

Marysville City Council is objecting to a proposal to bring a multi-family affordable housing community to the city’s east side.

In a response from the board, council outlined its objections to what the letter calls the Partridge Multifamily Affordable Housing Community, a 120-unit workforce housin...

Local districts learn state report card scores
Education, Local News, News
Local districts learn state report card scores
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 15, 2025
State report cards are out and all five area school districts ranked a mixture of three-star and four-star ratings. Each year, the State of Ohio requires districts to provide parents, caregivers, comm...
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)
Data sinners
Jerome Twp. data centers creating heartburn for fire department, little benefit
By Kyle Meddles 
September 13, 2025
In the lead up to a nine-month moratorium placed on data centers by the Jerome Township Trustees, the Jerome Township Fire Department has been putting pressure on Amazon after they have refused to add...
Alder may need modulars
Education, News, Plain City News
Alder may need modulars
By Michael Williamson 
September 13, 2025
It’s possible some Plain City Elementary School students could be in modular classrooms as early as next year. While nothing is set in stone, nor have any decisions been made, the Jonathan Alder Board...
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Local districts learn state report card scores
Education, Local News, News
Local districts learn state report card scores
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 15, 2025
State report cards are out and all five area school districts ranked a mixture of three-star and four-star ratings. Each year, the State of Ohio requires districts to provide parents, caregivers, comm...
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 
September 15, 2025
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 ...
Lady Panthers bounce back; remain unbeaten with four-set victory over Cedarville Indians
Sports
Avery Gallmeyer of Fairbanks (15) tips the ball back over the net against Cedarville. Also pictured for FHS is Gracie Boyer (10). The Lady Panthers won the match in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Panthers bounce back; remain unbeaten with four-set victory over Cedarville Indians
By Tim Miller 
September 15, 2025
Fairbanks volleyball coach Allison Gorton knew the recent match against Cedarville wasn’t going to be a walk in the park. “We know Cedarville is a good team,” said Gorton. “They are a big team.” The I...
Monarch netters blank Thomas Worthington
Sports
Monarch netters blank Thomas Worthington
By Tim Miller 
September 15, 2025
The Lady Monarch tennis team improved to 8-5 overall and 1-1 in the Ohio Capital Conference with a 5-0 victory over Thomas Worthington. Singles -Natalie Fair (M) topped Watson (TW) 6-3, 7-5; -Nyla Bau...
JA, Cardinal volleyball squads earn victories
Sports
JA, Cardinal volleyball squads earn victories
By Tim Miller 
September 15, 2025
Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball team took down London in straight sets by scores of 25-14, 25-20, 20-11. The Lady Pioneers upped their overall record to 10-1. They are 4-0 in matches within the Ce...
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)
Data sinners
Jerome Twp. data centers creating heartburn for fire department, little benefit
By Kyle Meddles 
September 13, 2025
In the lead up to a nine-month moratorium placed on data centers by the Jerome Township Trustees, the Jerome Township Fire Department has been putting pressure on Amazon after they have refused to add...