New Albany seeks to unify zoning districts
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
January 10, 2026

New Albany seeks to unify zoning districts

By Michael Williamson 

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 estate, told city council this week that the commitment the company made late last year to modify ...

New trustee begins term in Jerome Township
News, Plain City, Plain City News
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
Court News, Local News, News
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...
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New trustee begins term in Jerome Township
News, Plain City, Plain City News
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
Local News, News
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
Court News, Local News, News
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
Education, News
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 ...
Hubbs family to donate $500,000 toward new emergency department
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Hubbs family to donate $500,000 toward new emergency department
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 7, 2026
On his way out the door as President and CEO of Memorial Health, Chip Hubbs and his wife, Staci, are contributing $500,000 to support the construction of the hospital’s new $56 million emergency depar...