Rezoning proposal draws opposition in Jerome Township
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November 7, 2026
The 165-acre farm that is looking to be brought into Jerome Township’s commerce district, identified above within the red border, is owned and operated by longtime farmer and township resident Carl Mitchell. With no heirs to pass the farm to, Mitchell is looking to sell the land to be developed under the township’s commerce district, which could open it up to many development uses including data centers if it is rezoned from rural residential district. (Graphic submitted)

Rezoning proposal draws opposition in Jerome Township

Residents worry it could lead to a data center

By Kyle Meddles 

Jerome residents aired concerns about a map amendment that looks to rezone 165 acres of farmland into the township’s commerce district, which could open up the land for a litany of development uses including data centers.

During a public hearing on Wednesday, the trustees heard a proposal to amend ...

Officials explore best routes for farm vehicles in city
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Officials explore best routes for farm vehicles in city
By Michael Williamson 
November 7, 2026
Marysville officials are hoping to work with the Union County Commissioners to find the best routes through the city for farm equipment. With many of the streetscape updates in recent years, everythin...
Staffing changes in Marysville lead to self-assessment
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Staffing changes in Marysville lead to self-assessment
By Michael Williamson 
November 7, 2026
With all the staffing changes happening at the City of Marysville in recent months, officials are making an effort to pause and assess, to see what needs to happen to get back on track. Marysville Cit...
Marysville FFA donates meat to Ohio food banks
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Marysville FFA donates meat to Ohio food banks
November 6, 2026
Editor’s note: The following article was submitted by Marysville student William Ramge, class of 2028, on behalf the Marysville FFA program. ––– The Marysville FFA Chapter partnered with the Ohio Depa...
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Officials explore best routes for farm vehicles in city
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Officials explore best routes for farm vehicles in city
By Michael Williamson 
November 7, 2026
Marysville officials are hoping to work with the Union County Commissioners to find the best routes through the city for farm equipment. With many of the streetscape updates in recent years, everythin...
Staffing changes in Marysville lead to self-assessment
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Staffing changes in Marysville lead to self-assessment
By Michael Williamson 
November 7, 2026
With all the staffing changes happening at the City of Marysville in recent months, officials are making an effort to pause and assess, to see what needs to happen to get back on track. Marysville Cit...
Marysville FFA donates meat to Ohio food banks
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Marysville FFA donates meat to Ohio food banks
November 6, 2026
Editor’s note: The following article was submitted by Marysville student William Ramge, class of 2028, on behalf the Marysville FFA program. ––– The Marysville FFA Chapter partnered with the Ohio Depa...
Keep your head down
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Keep your head down
By Kyle Meddles 
November 6, 2026
A hungry whitetail deer is pictured munching on some leaves just off the trail in Schwartzkopf Park recently. Deer begin to grow their winter coats this time of year, which can lead to some shaggy-loo...
AEP plans 25 miles of new transmission lines
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AEP plans 25 miles of new transmission lines
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 6, 2026
AEP Transmission and Ohio Power Company have selected a preferred route for a proposed transmission project in Madison County that would add two substations and nearly 25 miles of new high-voltage pow...
Route 31 crash spills 120 gallons of diesel fuel
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Route 31 crash spills 120 gallons of diesel fuel
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 5, 2026
A serious injury crash on Route 31 resulted in over 120 gallons of diesel fuel leaking from a semi-tanker. Early Thursday morning, units with the Marysville post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol respo...