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...

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By From JT Staff Reports 
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The Plain City chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, sponsored local high school seniors Camdyn Bartow of Fairbanks and Ella Luker of Jonathan Alder in the Good Citizens scholarship contest. ...
Jerome opens new facility for road crews
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By Jack Christian 
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Jerome Township unveiled its new road department building to the public Thursday. The building is located next to the township hall off Industrial Parkway.  Pictured above inside the new facility at a...
Ranco annexation into Plain City turned down
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By Michael Williamson 
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The Ranco property annexation in Plain City hit another snag but village officials said the project is still on track to go forward. At the Wednesday meeting of the Union County Commissioners, board m...
UCSO sees growing employment interest
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After recent difficulties filling jobs, 13 deputy interviews held since Thursday
By Michael Williamson 
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Law enforcement staffing concerns seem to be going in a different direction than they were just a few short years ago. Union County Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners Wednesday that he...
Airport snow removal costs skyrocket
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The Union County Airport saw a significant increase in cost for snow removal this year, causing officials to question whether the large amounts of snowfall throughout January were just an anomaly. Perhaps the biggest anomaly at the airport is a payphone booth, as seen above in a small social space outside of the main office at the airport in early February. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
By Kyle Meddles 
March 12, 2026
The Union County Airport paid upwards of four-times its usual costs for snow removal this year, causing the board to question whether this year was an anomaly or if it is a significant issue moving fo...
North Lewisburg Council hears new cybersecurity policy
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By Chad Williamson 
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North Lewisburg Village Council held first reading on a new cybersecurity policy designed to protect the community’s digital systems and sensitive data while ensuring compliance with Ohio Revised Code...
Pioneer cagers will face Van Wert during D-IV regional semifinals
Sports
Trey Bentley of Jonathan Alder goes to the basket against defensive pressure. The Pioneers will play Van Wert this evening during the Division IV regional semifinals. The game will be played at Bowling Green State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
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For the third consecutive season, the Jonathan Alder boys basketball squad will play in the Division IV regional semifinals. The Pioneers will put their 20-5 record on the line this evening at Bowling...
Marysville boys bowlers, Lady Monarch Delaney Sherwood place during state tourneys
Sports
Members of Marysville’s boys bowling team are from left, Hayden Cotterell, Lucas Hoffman, Grayson Young, Corbin Levings, Kyle Teters, Carson Blevins and Kai Kozlik. (Photo submitted)
By Tim Miller 
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Marysville High School’s boys bowling team placed 13th during the 16-team Division I state bowling tournament. The event was held on Friday at HP Lanes in Columbus. Centerville placed first with 4,236...
Richwood eyes regulations on food trucks
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Richwood Council is looking at how food trucks fit into the village’s proposed peddler regulation ordinance. Above in an image from social media, a food truck is shown at an event at the Richwood Park. (Photo submitted)
By Kyle Meddles 
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Council tabled the final reading of a village ordinance for peddler and solicitor requirements after realizing that the code might put accidental restrictions on food trucks visiting Richwood. At the ...