Bridge work may create detour dilemma
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February 21, 2026

Bridge work may create detour dilemma

By Michael Williamson 

Crews are planning to replace the bridge on Route 38 near Burns Road soon but that may cause some issues if drivers use the historic Streng Road Bridge as a detour.

Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch said his office is in the pre-construction phase for the project that is set to start in the next mont...

Jerome Trustees discuss pothole equipment purchase
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Jerome Trustees discuss pothole equipment purchase
By Jack Christian 
February 21, 2026
Jerome Township’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday night for one of its two regularly scheduled monthly meetings. Among the topics was the continued conversation surrounding a potential purchase of a dur...
Walk-out doesn’t happen
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Walk-out doesn’t happen
By Michael Williamson 
February 20, 2026
There was an increased law enforcement presence but no student walk-out at Jonathan Alder High School Friday afternoon. District officials released a statement Thursday reminding students that demonst...
Ostrander receives $431,545 grant for recreational trail
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Ostrander receives $431,545 grant for recreational trail
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 20, 2026
The Village of Ostrander has been awarded a $431,545 grant through the Clean Ohio Trails Fund administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to help construct a new recreational trail along ...
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Jerome Trustees discuss pothole equipment purchase
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Jerome Trustees discuss pothole equipment purchase
By Jack Christian 
February 21, 2026
Jerome Township’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday night for one of its two regularly scheduled monthly meetings. Among the topics was the continued conversation surrounding a potential purchase of a dur...
Walk-out doesn’t happen
Education, News, Plain City, ...
Walk-out doesn’t happen
By Michael Williamson 
February 20, 2026
There was an increased law enforcement presence but no student walk-out at Jonathan Alder High School Friday afternoon. District officials released a statement Thursday reminding students that demonst...
Ostrander receives $431,545 grant for recreational trail
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Ostrander receives $431,545 grant for recreational trail
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 20, 2026
The Village of Ostrander has been awarded a $431,545 grant through the Clean Ohio Trails Fund administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to help construct a new recreational trail along ...
JA officials try to get ahead of planned student walk-out
Education, News, Plain City News
A social media post, shown above, encouraging a student walk-out Friday at Jonathan Alder High School began circulating online last week. The post identifies opposition to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency as the reason for the protest. (Graphic submitted)
JA officials try to get ahead of planned student walk-out
By Michael Williamson 
February 20, 2026
Ahead of a rumored protest by Jonathan Alder High School students, district officials issued a statement saying that a walk-out could come with severe consequences. The district released the statement...
Jerome Township fire called arson
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Jerome Township fire called arson
By Kyle Meddles 
February 19, 2026
Investigators are looking into an arson fire at a home that was under construction in a Jerome Township subdivision. According to a press release from the Jerome Township Division of Fire, at 12:44 a....
Red roof obtains former Super 8
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The former Super 8 motel at 16510 Square Drive, pictured above, has been purchased by Red Roof Inn. (Photo submitted)
Red roof obtains former Super 8
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 19, 2026
Red Roof has announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn & Suites Marysville, a 70-room hotel at 16510 Square Drive that is currently undergoing a full renovation. The location was formerly a Super 8 mo...