Apartments, commercial sites proposed along U.S. 42 in Plain City

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February 7, 2025

Plain City is considering a concept plan for a new development in the village. The site, shown above in yellow, would bring apartments and commercial lots to the land on the west side of U.S. 42, near Pastime Park. Plans came before council at the most recent meeting and will now go back to the planning commission for possible zoning changes. (Graphic submitted)

Apartments, commercial sites proposed along U.S. 42 in Plain City

By Michael Williamson

Plain City Council heard the first concept plan for a proposed development that could bring some apartment units and commercial spaces into the village.

Dwight McCabe, with the McCabe Companies, presented the plan for what is known as the Ballantyne property on U.S. 42 at a recent council meeting aft...

Months of New California roadwork begins

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Construction barrels line the northwestern side of Industrial Parkway in Jerome Township, reducing the roadway down to one lane. The northbound lane closure is part of the months-long project to widen U.S. 42 and add turn lanes to Industrial Parkway. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Months of New California roadwork begins

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Plain City progressing on path to utility aggregation

By Jack Christian

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The Village of Plain City conducted the first reading of its new gas and electric aggregation program at a recent council meeting, marking another step toward implementation. The program will be admin...

District residents invited to say good-bye to J.A. stadium

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Jonathan Alder Junior High School’s football stadium, pictured above, will be demolished as part of the district’s renovations to the campus starting next week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

District residents invited to say good-bye to J.A. stadium

By Michael Williamson

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Jonathan Alder is inviting members of the community to get one last look at the junior high stadium and grand stands before the demolition and revitalization work starts next week. “As we look ahead t...

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Newly appointed Triad Board of Education member Chris Instine, pictured above next to board member Kyle Huffman, was sworn in during a special board meeting last week. Instine, a Triad graduate and coach at the schools, replaced longtime board member Randy Moore after 21 years of service, who stepped down citing personal reasons. (Photo submitted)

Instine joins Triad board

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The Triad Board of Education has recently announced a change in board membership after long-tenured board member Randy Moore stepped down in March citing personal reasons. According to a release from ...

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Agencies plan drug take-back event

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Union County residents will be able to dispose of excess medications in an upcoming drug take-back event this month. All of the county law enforcement agencies, in partnership with the Drug Enforcemen...

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Reports detail hostile work setting at MHRB

By Michael Williamson

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After making the decision to fire their executive director earlier this week, officials with the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County were relatively silent on what exactly led to that ter...

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Marysville Police Sergeant Katie Archer told the court how the May 2025 shooting impacted her life while the shooter, Dustin Ohm, watches on. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)

Ohm sentenced

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The Marysville man who shot at local police will face decades in prison following his Friday sentencing hearing. The courtroom was full of local law enforcement who attended to show support to the off...

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Wolfe hopes to springboard off Marysville City Council success

Three vying for Republican nod for Ohio House seat in District 86

By Kyle Meddles

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After being elected to Marysville City Council as a write-in, state representative candidate Steven Wolfe is headed to the ballot to bring his experiences in council and the statehouse to represent th...

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Weber vows to drive down taxes to build up families

Three vying for Republican nod for Ohio House seat in District 86

By Kyle Meddles

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For his campaign, state representative candidate Ben Weber is looking to slash property taxes to build up families and provide residents of the 86th district with an affordable future. Weber has lived...