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

Plain City News

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

By Michael Williamson

March 28, 2026

Work has started on the large-scale New California intersection improvement project in Jerome Township and Union County officials said there are already some concerns with traffic. Administrator Bill ...

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Plain City progressing on path to utility aggregation

By Jack Christian

March 28, 2026

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

March 28, 2026

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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Triad prom court recognized

By From JT Staff Reports

April 8, 2026

Pictured above are members of Triad's prom court. They are, from left to right, Gracie Martin, Ava Phillips, Melissa Graham, Jazzy Ford, Emma Webb, Jayden Blackburn, Makye Gaston and Wyatt Smith. Not ...

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Jon Alder netters drop match

By Tim Miller

April 8, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team dropped a 4-1 verdict to Delaware Hayes. The only Pioneer victory came at second singles when Nathan McCain defeated Hayes’ Brewster 6-3, 6-4. In other singles matche...

FHS boys cagers will soon begin off-season work

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Fairbanks’ Evan Wiedmann (1) goes up for a shot against Columbus Africentric during the Division V district championship game. The Panthers will soon begin off-season work in preparation for the 2026-2027 campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

FHS boys cagers will soon begin off-season work

By Tim Miller

April 8, 2026

The boys basketball team from Fairbanks High School has been on a very successful run over the past several seasons. The 2025-2026 campaign saw the Panthers clinch their sixth consecutive Ohio Heritag...

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Squeeze bunt wins game for NU over Ben Logan

By Bob Putman

April 8, 2026

North Union baseball coach Todd Wilcox remembered back to a situation that happened during one of the Wildcats’ pre-season scrimmages. With the bases loaded in that earlier scrimmage, Wilcox had his t...

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MHS girls score diamond win over D. Jerome Celtics

By Tim Miller

April 8, 2026

Marysville’s softball team pummeled Dublin Jerome into submission by a 14-2 count on the Celtics’ home diamond. MHS scored seven runs in the visitors’ portion of the second inning and easily pulled aw...

Marysville baseball team defeats Dublin Jerome

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Mason Springs (42) of Marysville rips a base hit against Dublin Jerome in this file photo. Springs hit a solo home run during Monday’s victory on the Celtics’ diamond. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville baseball team defeats Dublin Jerome

By Jack Christian

April 8, 2026

Marysville (2-4, 1-0 OCC) opened conference play Monday night with a 6-3 win at Dublin Jerome (3-2, 0-1 OCC). The Monarchs began the top of the first with three walks to load the bases with one out. A...