Plain City hits pause on data centers
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August 12, 2026

Plain City hits pause on data centers

By Sarah Vollrath 

Plain City Village Council has approved a temporary moratorium on data center development within the village.

Council met Aug. 10 with unfinished Ordinance 37-2026 on the agenda, establishing a temporary moratorium on data center development within the corporate limits of Plain City and declaring an ...

Marysville approves new e-bike rules
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Marysville approves new e-bike rules
By Michael Williamson 
August 12, 2026
Marysville’s e-bike policy will now be updated to include, among other changes, rules for wearing a helmet. Council voted 5-2 Monday night to pass the legislation with the amendments that say children...
Neighbors voice concerns over activity at Walnut St. house
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Neighbors voice concerns over activity at Walnut St. house
By Michael Williamson 
August 12, 2026
Residents on Walnut Street say a problem property needs to be dealt with. At the Monday night Marysville City Council meeting, residents took to the podium to express their frustrations over activity ...
Summerfest a success
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Summerfest a success
By Kyle Meddles 
August 11, 2026
Richwood’s second annual Summerfest attracted locals of every age group to the Richwood Lake and Park on Saturday. With highs of up to 86 degrees and humid conditions throughout the day, attendees mad...
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Marysville approves new e-bike rules
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Marysville approves new e-bike rules
By Michael Williamson 
August 12, 2026
Marysville’s e-bike policy will now be updated to include, among other changes, rules for wearing a helmet. Council voted 5-2 Monday night to pass the legislation with the amendments that say children...
Neighbors voice concerns over activity at Walnut St. house
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Neighbors voice concerns over activity at Walnut St. house
By Michael Williamson 
August 12, 2026
Residents on Walnut Street say a problem property needs to be dealt with. At the Monday night Marysville City Council meeting, residents took to the podium to express their frustrations over activity ...
Brown pivots from volleyball to track and field
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Row 1: Wendy Brown (mom), Erica Brown, Matt Brown (dad) Row 2: Natalie Brown (sister), Abby Brown (sister) Row 3: Josh Colvin (IU Kokomo Head Track and Cross Country Coach), David Barnett (Jonathan Alder Asst. Track Coach), Justin Creps (Jonathan Alder Head Track and Cross Country Coach) (Photo submitted)
Brown pivots from volleyball to track and field
By Tim Miller 
August 12, 2026
Erica Brown started her athletic career on the volleyball court. Her interest, however, later turned to track and field. The recent Jonathan Alder High School graduate will continue her track sprintin...
Summerfest a success
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Summerfest a success
By Kyle Meddles 
August 11, 2026
Richwood’s second annual Summerfest attracted locals of every age group to the Richwood Lake and Park on Saturday. With highs of up to 86 degrees and humid conditions throughout the day, attendees mad...
Goodwill celebrates book store anniversary
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Goodwill celebrates book store anniversary
By Kyle Meddles 
August 11, 2026
Above, two girls duel with balloon swords during Goodwill on the Block on Saturday, an event that celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Goodwill book store being open. The event featured prizes a...
Marysville pre-season scrimmages underway
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Griffin Beery running the ball during a scrimmage against Delaware Hayes. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Marysville pre-season scrimmages underway
By Tim Miller 
August 11, 2026
Marysville head football coach Mike Young saw some good things and some things that still need work after his team’s first preseason scrimmage. The Monarchs made the short trip to Delaware Hayes to fa...