Plain City

June 20, 2024

Plain City holds Touch a Truck

By Michael Williamson

Graham, right, and his brother, Carson, left, of Ostrander, paint on a Plain City plow truck at the village’s Touch a Truck event Friday evening. Despite some afternoon showers that carried through the 5 p.m. start time, families showed up to see vehicles and equipment from the village’s agencie...

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Walk-out doesn’t happen

By Michael Williamson

February 20, 2026

There was an increased law enforcement presence but no student walk-out at Jonathan Alder High School Friday afternoon. District officials released a statement Thursday reminding students that demonst...

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Study to align stakeholder goals along 161

By Michael Williamson

February 10, 2026

Local officials are working to unify the goals and actions of the jurisdictions along the Route 161 corridor east of Plain City. That working group, which has been meeting over the last year, heard a ...

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P.C. recognizes employees for snow removal efforts

By Jack Christian

February 9, 2026

During the Village of Plain City's recent council work session meeting, the village awarded special recognition to the Public Works Department for its efforts during the last two week’s record snowfal...

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Richwood Council selects Kincaid to be next administrator

By Kyle Meddles

February 25, 2026

Richwood council unanimously approved the promotion of Eric Kincaid to be the next village administrator effective April 1, 2026 and with the change comes some raises for village staff. Kincaid – who ...

Fairbanks girls wrestlers place ninth during 30-team Port Clinton event

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Fairbanks’ Madeline Cunningham (left) tries to escape from a hold during the Fairbanks Scramble. Cunningham placed second in her weight class during the Port Clinton Lady Redskin Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

Fairbanks girls wrestlers place ninth during 30-team Port Clinton event

By Tim Miller

February 24, 2026

Fairbanks’ girls wrestling team competed during the recent Port Clinton Lady Redskin Invitational. The Lady Panthers were led by Madeline Cunningham (110), who finished second in her weight class. -- ...

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These Marysville High School senior boys will continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level. They are, from left, Matthew Page, football, Tiffin University; James Hackworth, baseball, Baldwin Wallace University; Alex McNamara, football, Ashland University; Hunter Sheldon, lacrosse, Baldwin Wallace University; and Bryce Stillion, soccer, Malone University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville High School seniors plan collegiate sports careers

By Tim Miller

February 24, 2026

A total of five Marysville High School senior boys recently signed to continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level. They are Brice Stillion, soccer; Hunter Sheldon, lacrosse; M...

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Cohen Millice (21) of Triad defends against a Ridgemont shot on Tuesday. The Cardinals fell to the Golden Gophers, 63-22. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

Triad Cardinals fall to Ridgemont

By Jack Christian

February 24, 2026

Triad’s boys basketball squad fell 63-22 to Ridgemont on Tuesday. It was the first contest of a busy three-game week for the Cardinals, who slipped to 1-17. The opening quarter featured two physical, ...

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North Union’s Dainon Lindsey (10) goes up for a shot in this file photo. Lindsey scored 27 points during NU’s victory over KIPP Academy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

NU tops KIPP Academy

By Bob Putman

February 24, 2026

North Union defeated Columbus KIPP Academy 61-55 on Tuesday in a non-league game at North Union. The Wildcats (8-10) had the lead at the end of each of the four quarters, capping things with a 23-20 a...

Hackworth’s late-game free throws seal Lady Monarchs’ victory over Grove City

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Marysville’s Jenna Hackworth eyes the basket from the free throw line with 0.2 seconds left to play against Grove City. Hackworth sank two charity tosses for a 45-43 Lady Monarch win on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Hackworth’s late-game free throws seal Lady Monarchs’ victory over Grove City

By Tim Miller

February 24, 2026

Jenna Hackworth toed the free throw line with a tremendous amount of confidence Tuesday evening. “I told our coach that I’ve got this,” said the Lady Monarch sophomore. “Yes, she did,” agreed MHS head...