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Rezoning will impact land on Hyland-Croy Road
News, Plain City News
The Hyland Commons development, shown above outlined in red, is slated to go north of the Jerome Grand development on Hyland-Croy Road, with the assumed phase two expansion of Jerome Grand to the west. The newly zoned 6.97-acre lot is intended to have retail uses as well as residential apartments and act as a community center to the surrounding neighborhoods. (Graphic submitted)
Rezoning will impact land on Hyland-Croy Road
By Kyle Meddles 
March 7, 2025
Jerome Township approved the rezoning request for rural land north of the Jerome Grand development, paving the way for a new community center to be built. During a public hearing on Tuesday, the board...
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Property buy will bring change to future roundabout
Marysville City Council, News
New designs for the Five Points roundabout, shown above, indicate there will be four routes at the intersection, as the City of Marysville plans to shut down and reroute a portion of East Fifth Street and add a light. The concept comes after the city announced it purchased the land that currently holds Eda’s Italian Ice. The project is slated for 2027. (Graphic submitted)
Property buy will bring change to future roundabout
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 6, 2025
The City of Marysville has acquired the property that currently houses Eda's Italian Ice. City officials announced Thursday afternoon that they acquired 825 Delaware Ave., a deal made possible through...
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Only 11 applied for Marysville superintendent job
Local News, Marysville School Board, News
Only 11 applied for Marysville superintendent job
By Chad Williamson 
March 6, 2025
Only 11 individuals applied for the open Marysville superintendent position. Applications were accepted through the end of February and officials hope to have a final candidate named by the end of Mar...
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P.C. council debates new bleachers at Pastime Park
News, Plain City News
P.C. council debates new bleachers at Pastime Park
By Michael Williamson 
February 28, 2025
Plain City is looking at replacing bleachers at the baseball fields at Pastime Park. Council President Michael Terry told the board Monday that the seating is no longer compliant for insurance purpose...
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Marysville Fire Chief makes pitch for assistant
Marysville City Council, News
Marysville Fire Chief makes pitch for assistant
By Mike Williamson 
February 27, 2025
Marysville is considering adding a new, high-ranking position at the fire department. At the regular city council meeting Monday, Marysville Fire Chief Nate Burns told the board that with the anticipa...
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Marysville South could include public safety facility land
Marysville City Council, News
Marysville South could include public safety facility land
By Michael Williamson 
February 25, 2025
Marysville City Council heard the first reading of a development agreement for Marysville South, which included information about how infrastructure improvements will be paid for and land for a new “p...
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City of Marysville secures 81 acres for future water system expansion
Local News, News
City of Marysville secures 81 acres for future water system expansion
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 25, 2025
The City of Marysville has acquired land on the eastern side of the county for future water-related needs. City officials recently purchased 81 acres of land between Brown and Hinton Mill roads for $2...
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Jerome puts pinch on adult entertainment
News, Plain City News
Jerome puts pinch on adult entertainment
By Kyle Meddles 
February 24, 2025
The Jerome Township Trustees will look to push adult entertainment land uses as far out of sight as legally possible in a proposed zoning text amendment. During a public hearing of the Jerome Township...
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State of City will focus on school levy passage
Marysville City Council, News
State of City will focus on school levy passage
By Michael Williamson 
February 24, 2025
Marysville’s State of the City is next week and officials say a leading topic of discussion will be the Marysville school levy. City Manager Terry Emery said, once again, the school district will be f...
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Marysville school board members hotly debate role in abatements
Marysville School Board, News
Marysville school board members hotly debate role in abatements
Resolution demands seat at the table during negotiations
By Chad Williamson 
February 21, 2025
Discussion of developer abatements following a presentation on reduced state tax money for the Marysville school district was like a match tossed into a store of dry gunpowder. The mixture ignited Thu...
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Future traffic on Route 161 a growing concern
News, Plain City News
Future traffic on Route 161 a growing concern
By Michael Williamson 
February 17, 2025
As growth continues in the southeastern part of Union County, local and state officials have concerns about the future impacts to Route 161. A group of county, city, township and village officials as ...
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Auxiliary unit debate persists
Marysville City Council, News
Auxiliary unit debate persists
By Michael Williamson 
February 12, 2025
Marysville is one step closer to approving an amendment dealing with accessory dwelling units (ADU) in the city and a couple of residents have concerns that the changes are unnecessary. At the regular...
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Kramer tapped to fill council seat
Marysville City Council, News
Kramer tapped to fill council seat
By Michael Williamson 
February 12, 2025
Marysville City Council has filled its vacant seat. After more than two weeks of meetings and deliberations, Council President Donald Boerger appointed Marysville resident Julie Kramer Monday to fill ...
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Council debates Amazon utility needs
Marysville City Council, News
Council debates Amazon utility needs
By Michael Williamson 
February 12, 2025
The City of Marysville had its first discussion on the planned Amazon data center and while council expressed mostly positive support, the group wasn’t without its concerns. City council members got t...
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Apartments, commercial sites proposed along U.S. 42 in Plain City
Plain City News
Plain City is considering a concept plan for a new development in the village. The site, shown above in yellow, would bring apartments and commercial lots to the land on the west side of U.S. 42, near Pastime Park. Plans came before council at the most recent meeting and will now go back to the planning commission for possible zoning changes. (Graphic submitted)
Apartments, commercial sites proposed along U.S. 42 in Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
February 7, 2025
Plain City Council heard the first concept plan for a proposed development that could bring some apartment units and commercial spaces into the village. Dwight McCabe, with the McCabe Companies, prese...
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City lines up $1B Amazon facility
Marysville School Board, News
Pictured above is a rendering provided to the City of Marysville of a data center planned for the Innovation Park area. The facility was revealed as being planned for Amazon at a school board meeting Tuesday night. (Graphic submitted)
City lines up $1B Amazon facility
Data center seeks abatement; will make yearly payments of $900K to schools, $100K to city
By Chad Williamson 
February 5, 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version. Amazon will be making a $1 billion investment in a facility in the Marysville Innovation Park. Although discussions of a 500,000-squ...
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City eyes future water needs
Marysville City Council, News
City eyes future water needs
A second new plant could be in the cards
By Michael Williamson 
February 4, 2025
Marysville is looking at two alternative improvement plans for water distribution projects throughout the city’s coverage area. Scott Sheppeard, the city’s water superintendent, said officials worked ...
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City Council reaches stalemate on filing seat
Marysville City Council, News
City Council reaches stalemate on filing seat
By Michael Williamson 
January 31, 2025
Marysville City Council was still undecided this week on who will fill the vacant council seat. During an emergency meeting held Thursday evening, the board met in executive session for nearly two hou...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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