Plain City

May 1, 2019

ODOT project set to begin early

By Michael Williamson

The paving project for Route 161 through Plain City is on track to start earlier than expected.
Village Administrator Nathan Cahall said the Ohio Department of Transportation initially planned for a June/July start date but could begin construction next month.
“Residents will have noticed the contra...

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Jerome continues discussion of 46-home project

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...

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Chief: Officer shootings could hurt recruiting

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...

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P.C. officials show out for grand opening

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...

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Look out below

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 11, 2025

Some area residents beat the heat by easing into the cooling waters of the Marysville Municipal Pool. Others, like the youth shown above on Friday, would rather get the thrill of leaping from the high...

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Vetoes are a relief to area school officials

By From JT Staff Reports

July 11, 2025

School officials around Union County are pleased with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto efforts regarding the recent state budget process. DeWine signed the state’s $60-billion spending bill at the end of ...

Interviews conducted for Marysville High School head baseball coaching position

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Marysville High School junior Mason Springs follows through on his swing during a 2025 game. Several candidates have been interviewed to become the Monarchs’ new head coach. Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Interviews conducted for Marysville High School head baseball coaching position

By Tim Miller

July 11, 2025

A total of seven candidates have been interviewed to date for the vacancy at the top of the Marysville High School baseball program. The position became open after the 2025 season when Nick Blake, who...

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Employee files suit against Honda over unpaid time

By Jack Christian

July 10, 2025

An employee at the Honda Marysville Plant is suing the company, alleging unpaid overtime hours in a newly filed lawsuit. Joab Scott, the plaintiff, claims that he and other employees are owed overtime...

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Morgan Baker, 10, makes a diving catch during a drill at the Marysville girls softball youth camp. More than 80 girls ages 6-13 attended the camp that ran Monday and Tuesday evenings on the Lady Monarch diamonds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Softball camp draws youngsters

By Tim Miller

July 10, 2025

High school baseball teams will begin using double first base starting with ‘27 season

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Jonathan Alder first baseman Zach Gantz attempts to swipe a tag on a retreating runner at the bag. Beginning with the 2027 season, high school baseball teams throughout the United States will use a double first base. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

High school baseball teams will begin using double first base starting with ‘27 season

By Tim Miller

July 10, 2025

In a little less than two years, high school baseball teams throughout the United States will be required to implement a double first base bag. Beginning with the 2027 spring season, a double first ba...