Plain City
April 18, 2019

JA’s Hayes moves from middle to high school

By Michael Williamson

Clint Hayes has been named the new principal at Jonathan Alder High School.
The district board of education approved Superintendent Gary Chapman’s recommendation at the regular meeting on Apr. 8. Chapman picked Hayes, who will be moving from principal at the junior high, to fill the spot of current...

New trustee begins term in Jerome Township
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New trustee begins term in Jerome Township
By Jack Christian 
January 9, 2026
A new year is bringing new leadership to Jerome Township as Andrea Watson begins her term as township trustee. Watson was appointed to fill the seat vacated by former Trustee Wezlynn Davis, who steppe...
Plain City plans for return of Corn Carnival
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Plain City plans for return of Corn Carnival
By Jack Christian 
December 20, 2025
The Village of Plain City announced the return of the Plain City Corn Carnival, officially bringing the longtime community tradition back to the village on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The event will...
Saving the bulls
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A driver on U.S. 42 called in a barn fire on Wells Road at 3:34 p.m. on Nov. 28. Pictured above, smoke bellows from the building, which is a European-Union certified bull barn at Select Sires housing priceless, genetically-gifted bovines. Officials said the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Photo submitted)
Saving the bulls
Firefighters, employees rescue high-value animals at Select Sires
By Kyle Meddles 
December 10, 2025
For most people, Black Friday is a day to sit around with a belly full of turkey and do some online shopping, but for staff at Select Sires, the day after Thanksgiving was a race to save ten of its pr...
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DD board bounces back after financial woes
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DD board bounces back after financial woes
By Mike Williamson 
January 14, 2026
After a bumpy year including some cuts to the operation, Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities officials said they are fiscally stable through 2031. Kara Brown and Cayla Warnock, both with ...
Upgrades focus on space behind former law office
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
The gathering space site plan for the former Eufinger Law Office on Court Street includes a covered pavilion, shown above in the center-left with the brick pattern, a trellis at the bottom right and various plant and landscape fixtures. The general location of the existing house is represented by the red box at the top. Marysville officials discussed the plan at Monday night’s city council meeting as they anticipate work to pick up in the next month. (Graphic submitted)
Upgrades focus on space behind former law office
By Michael Williamson 
January 14, 2026
Marysville residents will start to see some more landscape work on the grounds behind the former Eufinger house on Court Street within the next month. Though some work has already started on the prope...
Fairbanks may not open softball season on new field
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Fairbanks may not open softball season on new field
By Jack Christian 
January 14, 2026
As Fairbanks continues to move forward with its master facilities update plan, the district’s long awaited new softball field is beginning to take shape, marking a major step toward bringing the Lady ...
Consultant will aid city manager search
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Consultant will aid city manager search
By Michael Williamson 
January 14, 2026
When Marysville City Manager Terry Emery told city staff members he would be stepping down later this year, they got to work immediately on what the plan of succession would look like. Tara Maine, the...
Quick start sends North Union girls hoopsters past Lady Panthers
Sports
Fairbanks’ Audrey Lahmers (30) splits North Union’s Gabby Lindsey (background) and Kailyn Colegrove (30) for a shot attempt during the second quarter. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Quick start sends North Union girls hoopsters past Lady Panthers
By Bob Putman 
January 14, 2026
A 14-2 run in the first quarter put the North Union Lady Cats in control and they rode that spurt forward to defeat Fairbanks 66-42 on Monday at North Union. Five different players scored during the r...
JA,Triad girls fall; Bunsold boys cagers earn triumph
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JA,Triad girls fall; Bunsold boys cagers earn triumph
By Tim Miller 
January 14, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls hoop squad slipped to 3-11 overall and 3-3 in the Kenton Trail Division of the Central Buckeye Conference after a 67-12 loss at London. The Red Raiders took a 20-5 lead into the...