JA mulls legal action against Smarra
Education, Local News, News, Plain City News
November 12, 2025
Union County Treasurer Andy Smarra, pictured above at right, explains to the Jonathan Alder Board of Education Tuesday why he sent a tax letter out to residents late last month. Alder officials criticized Smarra’s actions, suggesting he impacted the outcome of the district’s recent bond issue. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

JA mulls legal action against Smarra

Board feels letter from county treasurer damaged levy attempt

By Michael Williamson 

Jonathan Alder is considering possible legal action against the Union County Treasurer.

Following a tense back and forth between the officials Tuesday night, the board of education approved a measure that would allow the district superintendent and treasurer to consult with legal counsel about what t...

Chilly Chick-fil-a work
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Chilly Chick-fil-a work
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 4, 2025
Crews work on the first set of walls erected at the Chick-fil-a site on Delaware Avenue Wednesday. Construction ramped up at the end of summer when safety fencing was cleared and the ground readied fo...
Funding woes plague county roadwork
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Funding woes plague county roadwork
By Michael Williamson 
December 3, 2025
Nearly a year after sharing his mounting budget concerns, Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch said his office is still searching to find solutions to the increasing costs of projects around the county. ...
Fairbanks continues to consider access road
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Fairbanks continues to consider access road
By Jack Christian 
December 3, 2025
As the new year approaches, Fairbanks is looking ahead to a slate of potential district renovations that Superintendent Janel Chapman says are necessary upgrades. During a recent board work session, F...
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Chilly Chick-fil-a work
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Chilly Chick-fil-a work
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 4, 2025
Crews work on the first set of walls erected at the Chick-fil-a site on Delaware Avenue Wednesday. Construction ramped up at the end of summer when safety fencing was cleared and the ground readied fo...
Funding woes plague county roadwork
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Funding woes plague county roadwork
By Michael Williamson 
December 3, 2025
Nearly a year after sharing his mounting budget concerns, Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch said his office is still searching to find solutions to the increasing costs of projects around the county. ...
Fairbanks continues to consider access road
Education, News
Fairbanks continues to consider access road
By Jack Christian 
December 3, 2025
As the new year approaches, Fairbanks is looking ahead to a slate of potential district renovations that Superintendent Janel Chapman says are necessary upgrades. During a recent board work session, F...
You lost your ride
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You lost your ride
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 3, 2025
There are lots of new opportunities for activities when several inches of snow hit the ground. You can build a snowman, have a snowball fight or travel down the side of the Marysville Reservoir at gre...
Meth lab brought cartel drugs to Richwood
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Meth lab brought cartel drugs to Richwood
By Kyle Meddles 
December 3, 2025
New details about the drug trafficking enterprise that operated in Union County between Richwood and Marysville have come to light after five suspects were recently indicted and charged in connection ...
Council OKs data center deal
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Council OKs data center deal
By Michael Williamson 
December 2, 2025
Marysville is one step closer to its second data center. City council voted Monday night 5-2 to move forward with the proposal and Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) agreement with the N ew Albany Comp...