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Local News

Workers take in smoke in Amazon site fire
News, Plain City News
The Amazon data center at 8565 Industrial Parkway, which is currently under construction in Jerome Township, suffered smoke damage after a fire occurred in an HVAC unit inside of the building. Officials are still investigating the cause and extent of the damage. Five injuries caused by smoke inhalation were reported and one individual was transported to OSU. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Workers take in smoke in Amazon site fire
By Kyle Meddles 
April 17, 2025
The Amazon data center, currently under construction on Industrial Parkway, suffered smoke damage after the inside of an HVAC unit was on fire Thursday morning. Jerome Township Fire Chief Doug Stewart...
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Students passionate about saving arts
Local News, Marysville School Board, News
The Marysville students pictured above were among about 40 who spent two hours Monday night at The Rock Church calling voters to generate support for the district operating levy on the May 6 ballot. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Students passionate about saving arts
Young levy volunteers envision future if May measure fails
By Chad Williamson 
April 16, 2025
On a warm day earlier this week the sounds of teams competing at the Marysville High School athletic fields drifted a few hundred feet to a church that held a few dozen other students also focused on ...
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JA seeks voter support for bond issue
News, Plain City, Plain City News
JA seeks voter support for bond issue
Ballot roundup
By Michael Williamson 
April 16, 2025
Jonathan Alder Local Schools will be on the ballot next month with a bond issue. The district will be asking residents to pass a 5.12-mill bond request for construction, which will total $70,625,000 t...
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Area churches list Easter services
Local News, News, Society
Area churches list Easter services
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 16, 2025
Area churches invite the public to attend special Holy Week activities and Easter services across Union County. Beloved United Methodist Church Maundy Thursday service – April 17, 6 to 7 p.m., at Phar...
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City council votes 4-3 to allow medical waste facility
Marysville City Council, News
City council votes 4-3 to allow medical waste facility
By Michael Williamson 
April 15, 2025
The much discussed biomedical waste sterilization business was given the green light to proceed but not without some disagreement between Marysville City Council members. The board voted 4-3 to pass l...
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Project hits warp speed
News, Plain City, Plain City News
Plain City will see some 4,500 housing units over the next several years and village officials have broken down where those developments will be. The areas in green are projects that are active and under construction. The projects in blue are in the planning or approval process. While many of the developments are residential, some are also commercial such as the blue 500-acre project north of the village. (Graphic submitted)
Project hits warp speed
Plain City development years ahead of schedule
By Michael Williamson 
April 11, 2025
Some residential development projects in Plain City are building faster than anticipated. One of those projects, Darby Station, the 500-unit development along Route 161, is actually years ahead of sch...
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Jonathan Alder students meet with astronaut during Space Night
Education, News, Plain City, ...
Ohio astronaut Don Thomas talks to students at Canaan Middle School April 4 as part of the district’s second annual Space Night. Visitors got to explore rocket building, a simulation of Mars exploration and interactive learning about planets and constellations. (Submitted photo)
Jonathan Alder students meet with astronaut during Space Night
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 11, 2025
Jonathan Alder Local School District students and families reached for the stars at the Second Annual Space Night on April 4 at Canaan Middle School. The community event, sponsored through Amazon's pa...
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Early voting gets underway
Local News, News
Leigh Ann Shepherd, pictured at right, and Colleen Ramge, center, both of Marysville, sign in Tuesday at the Union County Board of Elections. Early voting started this week and will run through Sunday, May 4 ahead of the election on May 6. According to the board, more than 270 votes were cast, including absentee votes, as of Tuesday afternoon. See the article for more dates and times. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Early voting gets underway
By Michael Williamson 
April 9, 2025
Early voting started Tuesday and the Union County Board of Elections is looking for additional workers to help at the polls. Director Brandon Clay said this year, many of the workers who have done wor...
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Raises considered for council, law director
Marysville City Council, News
Raises considered for council, law director
By Michael Williamson 
April 9, 2025
Marysville City Council is considering a salary increase as well as an increase for the city’s law director. Tara Maine, the human resources director, told the board that she recommends bumping the pa...
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JTFD cancels truck order after delays, price hikes
News, Plain City, Plain City News
JTFD cancels truck order after delays, price hikes
By Kyle Meddles 
April 7, 2025
Price increases and delays cause the Jerome Township Fire Department to look elsewhere to add a new fire tanker to its inventory. At the regular meeting of the trustees last week, Jerome Township vote...
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Trustee shows frustration before approving agreement
News, Plain City, Plain City News
Trustee shows frustration before approving agreement
By Kyle Meddles 
April 5, 2025
A Jerome Township trustee expressed frustration before voting to approve an enterprise zone agreement between Union County and a developer after confusion on the agreement’s writing. During the Tuesda...
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Brady Scott is area’s newest Eagle Scout
Local News, News
As part of his Eagle Scout project, Brady Scott created a sensory space area with seating at Creekview Intermediate Elementary School in Mill Valley. Scott, pictured above, sits on the picnic table bench that he installed with the sensory items on the wall behind him. The design of the area was completed with help from the special education team at Creekview. (Photo submitted)
Brady Scott is area’s newest Eagle Scout
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 5, 2025
A Marysville senior has attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Troop 644 member Brady Scott, who functions out of the Marysville Church of Christ, recently earned the Eagle Scout rank. Scott has been a mem...
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Federal cuts land locally
Local News, News
Federal cuts land locally
By Michael Williamson 
April 4, 2025
Some county departments are feeling the effects of funding cuts at the federal level. The Union County Health Department, Mental Health and Recovery Board and Soil and Water Conservation District all ...
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Marysville to absorb special needs preschool
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
Marysville to absorb special needs preschool
UCBDD levy error means district will take over $3M program
By Chad Williamson 
April 4, 2025
“Preschool is ours moving forward.” Those were the blunt words of Marysville Superintendent Diane Allen to her board near the end of a work session this week in reference to the district’s changing re...
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Pair nabbed with stolen video game consoles from around Ohio
Local News, News, Police Beat
Pair nabbed with stolen video game consoles from around Ohio
By Kyle Meddles 
April 4, 2025
A pair of men from Michigan were arrested for having multiple stolen video game consoles worth more than $5,000 from Meijer stores along the coast of Lake Erie and across Ohio. According to Marysville...
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PCPD solves case involving dead baby
Local News, News, Plain City, ...
Plain City Police Chief Dale McKee, right, updates the community Wednesday on the Madison Baby Doe case two years after the infant’s body was discovered in a garbage can in a neighborhood south of the village. During the press conference, McKee said that Anuradha Manukonda, of Greene County, identified as the baby’s mother, was charged with gross abuse of a corpse, a felony of the fifth degree. Also pictured is Lt. Tom Jaskiewicz. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
PCPD solves case involving dead baby
By Michael Williamson 
April 2, 2025
After two years of investigation, the mother of Madison Baby Doe has been identified and charged. The Plain City Police Department released a statement and held a press conference Wednesday stating th...
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Howard comes home
Education, Marysville School Board, News
Newly hired Marysville Superintendent Zack Howard, right, talks with Marysville City Administrator Terry Emery, left, and retiring Marysville Superintendent Diane Allen during a welcome event hosted by the board of education Tuesday night. Howard will officially take over duties in the district on Aug. 1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Howard comes home
New superintendent reflects on local teachers who shaped him
By Chad Williamson 
April 2, 2025
The Marysville school district held a rare spring homecoming Tuesday night when Zack Howard’s contract as superintendent was approved by the board of education. “I’m so grateful for the opportunity to...
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New superintendent’s contract details released
Education, Marysville School Board, News
New superintendent’s contract details released
By Chad Williamson 
April 2, 2025
The Marysville Board of Education found the type of candidate it was looking for in Zack Howard, a leader with experience as a superintendent and also intimate knowledge of the local community. “I thi...
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Mother indicted in Madison Baby Doe case
Local News, News, Plain City News
Mother indicted in Madison Baby Doe case
By From JT Staff Reports, Mike Williamson 
April 2, 2025
A suspect has been identified and indicted in relation to the Madison Baby Doe case in Plain City. On March 13, a grand jury issued a single count indictment against Anuradha Manukonda for gross abuse...
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Richwood Library goes viral
Local News, News
Above, adult services specialist Moriah Marquis poses with a book and a library card in a still image from the viral video. Marquis often stars in roles promoting the library on its social media pages. (Photo submitted)
Richwood Library goes viral
Short video garners more than 6M views in just one week
By Kyle Meddles 
April 1, 2025
The Richwood Public Library has become a viral sensation. On March 25, the library’s social media team posted a short video to its Instagram and TikTok accounts promoting library cards. Exactly a week...
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NCA will oversee new development
Marysville City Council, News
NCA will oversee new development
By Michael Williamson 
March 31, 2025
The clock is ticking on a decision by Marysville City Council to appoint members to the newly approved community authority for Marysville Southeast. Council recently voted to approve the establishment...
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Jerome responds to engine braking concerns
News, Plain City News
Jerome responds to engine braking concerns
By Kyle Meddles 
March 28, 2025
The Jerome Township Trustees moved to prohibit engine breaking within the unincorporated area of the township in an effort to respond to resident complaints. At a recent meeting of the township, Admin...
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PC finance director recognized
News, Plain City News
PC finance director recognized
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 28, 2025
Plain City recognized village finance director Renee Sonnett for 25 years of public service and employment at the village’s recent council meeting. Officials said Sonnett has “embodied what it means t...
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Winds of change hit Marysville district office
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
Marysville Assistant Superintendent Jonathan Langhals, standing, talks with parents at a recent meeting about the future of school facilities. Langhals has opted to leave the administration office next school year to become principal of Northwood Elementary. He joins a handful of administrators leaving their positions within the district in recent months. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Winds of change hit Marysville district office
Superintendent post filled, but three other positions open up
By Chad Williamson 
March 26, 2025
Marysville School Treasurer Todd Johnson will be looking around at a lot of new faces in the coming months. While Johnson remains at his post, at least three of the district’s other top administrators...
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Counterfeit money incidents reported
Local News, News
Counterfeit money incidents reported
By Kyle Meddles 
March 25, 2025
Over the weekend, deputies with the Union County Sheriff’s Office responded to Costco and other businesses in the area on eight reports of fraud involving counterfeit currency. Sheriff Mike Justice sa...
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Traffic scrutinized for 690-home, north side development
Marysville City Council, News
Traffic scrutinized for 690-home, north side development
Prices will range from $500-$700K
By Michael Williamson 
March 25, 2025
One Marysville City Council member wants to make sure the city is not repeating mistakes made during the construction of Mill Valley. On Monday night, council heard the first reading of an ordinance t...
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The people-first sheriff
Local News, News
The people-first sheriff
Mike Justice finds that empowering staff makes transition smoother
By Michael Williamson 
March 24, 2025
Editor's note: Union County Sheriff Mike Justice allowed the Journal-Tribune to shadow him as he went about his rounds one day recently, sharing his perspectives a few months in on the job. -- Just a ...
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Teachers, courses on chopping block
Local News, Marysville School Board, News
Teachers, courses on chopping block
Elementary arts, 15 high school AP classes would go if levy fails; start time for K-6 would change
By Chad Williamson 
March 21, 2025
The teachers and courses that have their fate in the hands of district voters were finalized Thursday night at the Marysville Board of Education meeting. At least 14 teachers were given notice that th...
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Pair of armed robberies reported
Local News, News
The robbery suspect, pictured above, wore all black as he carried out two robberies, one at the Village Pantry Marathon at 303 E. Fifth St. and the other at Certified Oil Marathon at 809 Columbus Ave. The suspect used a black handgun – which police believe to be a Glock – to steal an unknown amount of money from the two stores. Anyone with information on the robberies have been asked to contact Det. Anthony Lollini at 937-645-7300. (photo submitted)
Pair of armed robberies reported
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 20, 2025
The Marysville Police Department is currently investigating two armed robberies that occurred in Marysville last night. At 8:37 p.m., Wednesday, police responded to the Village Pantry Marathon at 303 ...
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Crash shuts down U.S. 33
Local News, News
Crash shuts down U.S. 33
By Kyle Meddles 
March 20, 2025
The Union County Sheriff’s Office responded to U.S. 33 near the Beecher-Gamble Road overpass for a two-vehicle injury crash involving a Honda and a semi truck. At 8:29 a.m., Thursday, the Honda was tr...
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