Data centers still knocking on Jerome’s door
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February 2, 2026

Data centers still knocking on Jerome’s door

By Jack Christian 

Jerome Township provided a brief update on recent developments surrounding proposed data centers in the township.

In December, Jerome Township issued two new zoning certificates for data centers tied to the Thomas and Starkey industrial developments, which are planned along Industrial Parkway and War...

Cops and Cars show held
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Cops and Cars show held
By Michael Williamson 
September 30, 2026
Plain City residents and visitors attended the village’s inaugural Cops and Cars car show on Main Street Saturday afternoon. More than 100 vehicles signed up to participate in the event, which also fe...
Five Points roundabout slowdown questioned
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Council member challenges pushing project to 2028
Five Points roundabout slowdown questioned
By Michael Williamson 
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Marysville’s city administration may be in favor of the Five Points roundabout delay but that doesn’t mean every city council member is. During the regular city meeting Monday night, council member Ma...
City eyes three additional firefighters
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City eyes three additional firefighters
By Michael Williamson 
September 30, 2026
The City of Marysville is looking to hire three additional firefighters. Council members voted Monday night to move a measure forward that would allow for that process to happen. Officials said this a...
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Monarch girls host golf invitational
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Monarch girls host golf invitational
By Tim Miller 
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Marysville’s girls varsity golf team hosted its annual invitational at Darby Creek Golf Course. Olentangy Orange won the team title with a score of 306. Olentangy was the runner-up with a 320, followe...
Benjamin Logan, Triad spikers win matches
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By Tim Miller 
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A three-set sweep over Springfield Shawnee lifted Benjamin Logan’s volleyball record to 15-1 overall and 7-0 in the Mad River Division of the Central Buckeye Conference. Benjamin Logan leads the Mad R...
Runners compete at Ohio Caverns meet
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Runners compete at Ohio Caverns meet
By Bob Putman 
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North Union, Benjamin Logan and Triad were among the cross country teams that competed on Saturday in the Ohio Caverns Invitational. North Union finished fifth in the girls meet with 123 points and Be...
Ben Logan kicker boots second field goal of 50 or more yards for season
Sports
Benjamin Logan kicker Brandon Heater booted a 50-yard field goal during a 32-24 overtime loss to Graham last Friday. It was Heater’s second field goal of 50 or more yards during the 2026 season.
Ben Logan kicker boots second field goal of 50 or more yards for season
By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
Benjamin Logan place-kicker Brandon Heater booted a game-tying 50-yard field goal with plenty of room to spare on Friday against Graham. The kick, Heater’s second field goal of 50 or more yards this s...
Timeout with Tim: Frank Spurlock, Fairbanks’ pioneering head football coach, remembered during Panther Homecoming game
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The new scoreboard at Fairbanks High School’s Kyre Field ran a tribute to the late Frank Spurlock, who was the first-ever head football coach for the Panthers. Spurlock’s widow Karen and his daughters Polly and Dolly served as the honorary captains prior to FHS’ Homecoming game on Friday against West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Timeout with Tim: Frank Spurlock, Fairbanks’ pioneering head football coach, remembered during Panther Homecoming game
By Tim Miller 
September 30, 2026
It was a time of fond memories with a bit of sadness at Fairbanks High School Friday evening. The Panthers hosted West Liberty-Salem for their annual Homecoming game. During the pregame coin toss, the...
Cops and Cars show held
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Cops and Cars show held
By Michael Williamson 
September 30, 2026
Plain City residents and visitors attended the village’s inaugural Cops and Cars car show on Main Street Saturday afternoon. More than 100 vehicles signed up to participate in the event, which also fe...