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Tolles groundbreaking
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By Michael Williamson 
August 29, 2025
Members of the Tolles Career and Technical Center Board of Education turn over dirt Friday morning during the school’s groundbreaking ceremony. The district is planning a $30 million expansion that wi...
Work set for U.S. 42 and Industrial Pkwy
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By Michael Williamson 
August 29, 2025
Construction on U.S. 42 isn’t going to lighten up anytime soon. In fact, more closures are expected along the corridor in Jerome Township. Aside from the current project going on a little farther nort...
Jerome residents air data center concerns
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By Jack Christian 
August 22, 2025
Jerome Township residents flocked to the township’s board meeting to address concerns with a new potential zoning regulation. The proposed property is currently zoned RU Rural Residential and is locat...
E-bikes, scooters a growing concern
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E-bikes, like the ones shown above, and other electric recreational vehicles are a growing concern for local law enforcement. Officials are looking to add some parameters that regulate usage similar to vehicles like golf carts. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
By Michael Williamson 
August 16, 2025
With the use of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, growing in Plain City, the village’s police department is considering getting some rules in place to guide that usage. Lt. Tom Jaskiewicz with the PCPD s...
Plain City OKs speed limit change on North Chillicothe Street
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By Jack Christian 
August 15, 2025
In response to increased residential development and community concerns, Plain City officials have approved a speed limit reduction on North Chillicothe Street, lowering it from 35 mph to 25 mph betwe...
Jerome Township officials act on vendor complaints
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By Jack Christian 
August 8, 2025
Jerome Township officials implemented a new regulation for transient vendors as residents' complaints pile up. Eric Snowden, Jerome’s Zoning Inspector, spoke Tuesday at the board meeting about the ris...
Plain City teen will be race “Champion”
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Pragalya, pictured above, gives a presentation on hearing loss at Wyandot Elementary School in Dublin as part of an interactive workshop for elementary students on Dec. 19 last year as part of her non-profit organization Hear2Connect. (Photo submitted)
By Kyle Meddles 
August 6, 2025
This October, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon offers an opportunity for athletes to race for a good cause – but for one 18-year-old Plain City resident, the race offers a means of...
PCPD make headway on police staffing
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By Jack Christian 
August 2, 2025
Plain City Police Chief Dale McKee is continuing the search to fill multiple open officer positions within his department, but one of those roles has now officially been filled. At a recent board meet...
Jerome Fire gets state hazard funds
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By Jack Christian 
July 25, 2025
Jerome Township has been awarded a public grant from the Public Utility Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to support hazardous material training for first responders. The $800,000 grant was distributed among ...
Benjamin Franklin attends Steam Threshers parade
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By Michael Williamson 
July 21, 2025
A Benjamin Franklin lookalike passes out prop $100 bills at the 76th Annual Steam Threshers Grand Parade in Plain City on Friday. The man dressed as one of America’s founders was just one of several p...
“Jonnie” Alder’s source for answers
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By Michael Williamson 
July 19, 2025
Jonathan Alder is ramping up efforts to get information to the community and part of that will include a new question and answer feature on the district website nicknamed “Jonnie.” Alder’s communicati...
Wastewater treatment facility serving Plain City progressing
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By Jack Christian 
July 18, 2025
Plain City is undergoing a period of significant growth and transformation, marked by a series of ongoing infrastructure projects through the village and the service area covered by the Mid-Ohio Water...
JA to put 5.12-mill bond on ballot
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By Michael Williamson 
July 12, 2025
Jonathan Alder is going back on the ballot this fall. At the board of education’s recent meeting, school officials said the district will be coming back to voters in November, asking again to pass the...
Jerome continues discussion of 46-home project
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By Jack Christian 
July 3, 2025
Jerome Township officials voted Tuesday to continue discussions for a later date regarding a zoning application that could reshape a portion of the township’s development plan. The application propose...
Chief: Officer shootings could hurt recruiting
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By Jack Christian 
June 17, 2025
A string of officer-involved shootings across the region may be contributing to lower-than-expected applications to the Plain City Police Department. During a discussion at the Monday meeting of villa...
P.C. officials show out for grand opening
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By Jack Christian 
June 16, 2025
Haley Lupton, Plain City’s village administrator, pictured here at the podium, delivers the opening remarks Friday for the opening of The Depot at Public Square. Village officials and residents turned...
Jerome will seek renewal of fire levy
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By Jack Christian 
June 16, 2025
Jerome Township officials have decided to proceed with a basic renewal of the township’s fire levy following a public meeting held Tuesday night. More ambitious plans to expand emergency services-incl...
Citizens ponder Alder’s next steps on levy
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By Mike Williamson 
June 13, 2025
When Jonathan Alder eventually goes back on the ballot, the district has a better idea about what may draw more supportive voters. After holding a town hall-style community forum Tuesday to talk about...
First phase of Depot in Plain City opens
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A crowd of onlookers gather in Plain City Friday for the grand opening of The Depot at Public Square in the village’s Uptown. After years of planning, the first phase of what will become a community gathering space near the eastern water tower had its official ribbon-cutting. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 13, 2025
Years of planning and dedication culminated on Friday with a highly anticipated grand opening of The Depot at Public Square, marking the successful completion of Phase 1 in Plain City’s multi-phase re...
Route 161 stores targeted by bomb threats
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By Kyle Meddles 
June 11, 2025
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a total of five bomb threats that have been made against businesses off Route 161 in the area of Costco, including Taco Bell, over the past ...
Jerome trustees OK 24-home development
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By Kyle Meddles 
June 7, 2025
The Jerome Township Trustees voted to approve the next step toward bringing a new 24-unit housing development to the township, a development with a focus on preserving trees during its construction. D...
Three people injured in U.S. 42 crash involving pair of semis
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Three people were injured in a three-vehicle crash involving two semi-trucks and a passenger van at the intersection of U.S. 42 and Harriott Road in Jerome Township on Friday morning. The collision occurred when a Chrysler Pacifica attempted to cross the highway and was struck by a northbound semi, triggering a secondary crash with a southbound truck. All drivers were hospitalized and the investigation is ongoing. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 27, 2025
Three people were injured in a crash in Jerome Township late last week. At approximately 8:18 a.m. on Friday, deputies from the Union County Sheriff’s Office, along with units from the Ohio State High...
Jerome Township to see increased traffic focus
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By Kyle Meddles 
May 21, 2025
The Jerome Township Trustees voted in approval of a contract with the Union County Sheriff to bring more police units to the township to help with traffic enforcement. At the regular meeting of the tr...
JA will seek public input on future of bond issue
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By Michael Williamson 
May 17, 2025
Jonathan Alder officials are considering a public discussion following the district’s recent bond defeat. At the Tuesday board of education meeting, school officials discussed dates for a public forum...
Jerome makes addition to cemetery
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By Kyle Meddles 
May 12, 2025
Jerome went shopping for township improvements – purchasing some while adding another to its cart. At the recent meeting of the trustees last week, members voted to approve the purchase of a columbari...
Plain City Public Library struck in crash
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
May 10, 2025
Plain City police were dispatched to the Plain City Public Library at 10:49 a.m., Friday, for a vehicle that struck the side of the building. Sergeant Tharon Prather with the Plain City Police Departm...
Jerome, county discuss expense sharing for roundabout
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By Kyle Meddles 
May 9, 2025
The Union County Engineer’s Office proposed a cost-sharing plan to Jerome Township for maintenance costs at the Mitchell-Dewitt roundabout. At the regular meeting of the trustees on Wednesday, Townshi...
Light Ohio Blue parade travels through Plain City
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By Michael Williamson 
May 9, 2025
A line of law enforcement vehicles make their way through Plain City Wednesday night with lights flashing and sirens wailing. The parade was part of Light Ohio Blue, a statewide campaign to honor law ...
JA levy turned down by 33 votes
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By Michael Williamson 
May 8, 2025
The bond issue for Jonathan Alder Local Schools appears to have been defeated by a thin margin. Unofficial results from Tuesday’s election show vote totals between Union and Madison counties within 33...
Soggy parade
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By Michael Williamson 
May 6, 2025
A Plain City parade-goer cleverly turns her umbrella into a catcher’s mitt Saturday morning during the annual baseball parade. Residents and families braved the wet weather in the village’s uptown to ...