News, Plain City

March 28, 2024

Bids sought for school demolition

By Michael Williamson

The Jonathan Alder Board of Education approved a measure this month to allow administrators to seek bids for the demolition of 340 W. Main St. in Plain City. The project has an estimated cost of $830,000 but the district applied for a Site Revitalization Program grant and will receive a significant ...

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Massive solar project regains momentum in Madison County

By Michael Williamson

September 28, 2026

The largest solar project in Ohio may be back on track in a neighboring county. Earlier this month, the Ohio Power Siting board voted to reapprove the Oak Run Solar project, an 800-megawatt facility l...

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Union Manor shooter to be freed

By Kyle Meddles

September 26, 2026

The Ohio Parole Board recently voted to approve the release of Charles Price, who has spent nearly 40 years in prison on murder charges. Price, who was convicted in 1989 for shooting his estranged wif...

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The proposed Grid Growth West Transmission Line through Union County would be just one of three power lines across the western part of the state. Residents were able to share their comments at a public open house Thursday. (Graphic submitted)

Power grid project comes with questions

By Michael Williamson

September 26, 2026

Union County residents have mixed feelings about the proposed transmission line through the western part of the county. Officials connected to the project said there is also still time for public inpu...

Panther spikers drop match to Madison Plains

Sports

Lailynn Burns of Fairbanks (13) goes up for a block in this file photo. The Lady Panthers dropped a match to Madison Plains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panther spikers drop match to Madison Plains

By Tim Miller

September 28, 2026

Fairbanks slipped into a tie for first place in the Ohio Heritage Conference North Division volleyball standings. The Lady Panthers dropped a 10-25, 18-25, 20-25 verdict to Madison Plains. FHS is 8-1 ...

Sports

Lady Monarch Sami Haigh returns the ball over the net. Marysville’s girls tennis team scored a 3-2 verdict over Jonathan Alder during a non-conference match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS netters edge JA

By Tim Miller

September 28, 2026

Marysville’s girls tennis team upped its record to 3-10 with a 3-2 verdict over Jonathan Alder. Saee Karpe won the match for the Lady Monarchs with her 6-4, 6-2 triumph over JA’s Madison Reed during t...

Sports

Hat trick leads to victory

By Tim Miller

September 28, 2026

Ty Schroeder tallied a hat trick (three goals) during Fairbanks’ 5-0 boys soccer triumph over Northeastern. The other goals for the Panthers were scored by Josh Arnold and Nolan Baker. Baker also tall...

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Benjamin Logan middle school gridders pummel Springfield Shawnee

By Tim Miller

September 28, 2026

Benjamin Logan’s eighth-grade football team blasted Springfield Shawnee 44-0. The Raiders’ defense forced a trio of turnovers. Included were two interceptions that were returned for touchdowns. Pick-o...

J. Alder spikers cap busy week with sweep over Tecumseh

Sports

Jonathan Alder senior Peyton Hanna goes up for a block against Tecumseh. Hanna helped lead the Lady Pioners to a three-set sweep over the Arrows. JA wore pink jerseys on its Volley for the Cure night. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

J. Alder spikers cap busy week with sweep over Tecumseh

By Tim Miller

September 28, 2026

A busy week for Jonathan Alder’s volleyball team concluded with a three-set sweep for the Lady Pioneers. JA’s 25-12, 25-5, 25-9 verdict over Tecumseh was the third match over a four-day period for the...

Education, Sports

Ben Logan royalty crowned

By From JT Staff Reports

September 28, 2026

Benjamin Logan High School crowned its 2026 Homecoming royalty during festivities Friday night. Lydia Johnson, left, daughter of Jacob and Kristen Johnson, was crowned Homecoming queen. Johnson serves...