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Officials scrutinize facade improvement grants
Marysville City Council, News
Officials scrutinize facade improvement grants
By Michael Williamson 
January 30, 2025
As Marysville looks to approve its 2025 Uptown Facade Improvement Grant Program, one city council member wants to make sure those improvements will be for more than just a building’s face. Council mem...
Options eyed for classroom squeeze
Marysville School Board, News
Above, Marysville Assistant Superintendent Jonathan Langhals, standing, answers questions from small groups discussing the pros and cons of three options to help Marysville Schools deal with facility needs associated with projected enrollment growth in the district. The meeting was held Tuesday night at Creekview Intermediate School, which ironically would be transformed into an elementary school under one of the options. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Options eyed for classroom squeeze
Possible solutions involve everything from new buildings to elimination of intermediate school model
By Chad Williamson 
January 29, 2025
The future of facilities in the Marysville School District was on the table, literally and figuratively, at a meeting Tuesday night. Several dozen concerned citizens gathered at Creekview Intermediate...
City seeks more information before demolition decision
Marysville City Council, News
City seeks more information before demolition decision
By Michael Williamson 
January 28, 2025
The Marysville Design Review Board recently tabled a request for demolition of the Marysville Hometown Auto site located at 120 S. Plum St. Ashley Gaver, the city’s planning and development manager, s...
City council seat left unfilled
Marysville City Council, News
City council seat left unfilled
Council divided between two candidates; president may be left to decide
By Michael Williamson 
January 28, 2025
Marysville City Council is undecided on who will fill its vacant council seat and unless a change is made before the end of the week, that means the decision will fall to the council president. At the...
Jerome Township looking at options for fire levy
News, Plain City News
Jerome Township looking at options for fire levy
By Kyle Meddles 
January 24, 2025
The Jerome Township Trustees are looking at a few options for a potential fire levy on the November ballot. In a special meeting on Tuesday, the trustees and members of the Jerome Township Fire Depart...
P.C. eyes extending pot moratorium
News, Plain City News
P.C. eyes extending pot moratorium
By Michael Williamson 
January 24, 2025
Plain City is considering extending its moratorium on recreational marijuana until more information is available about its potential benefits. At a recent village council meeting, the board discussed ...
Visitors prompt PC pool rate scrutiny
News, Plain City News
Visitors prompt PC pool rate scrutiny
80% of users are non-residents with Marysville leading the way
By Michael Williamson 
January 17, 2025
Plain City is looking at potential rate increases for the aquatic center at Pastime Park. Parks and Recreation Director Linda Granger said, as the village looks at both rising costs and a growing cust...