The 165-acre farm that is looking to be brought into Jerome Township’s commerce district, identified above within the red border, is owned and operated by longtime farmer and township resident Carl Mitchell. With no heirs to pass the farm to, Mitchell is looking to sell the land to be developed under the township’s commerce district, which could open it up to many development uses including data centers if it is rezoned from rural residential district. (Graphic submitted)

"In my experience as a city planner, I can say that this type of situation is the epitome of very bad city development." - City Manager Kim Sharp

The railroad crossing on Bear Swamp Road in Liberty Township, shown above, is slated to be replaced by an overpass after Union County was awarded up to $23.52 million in federal funding. The estimated $29.4 million project will eliminate the at-grade crossing over the CSX rail line, reducing traffic delays and improving safety and access for motorists, school buses and emergency vehicles. Construction is not expected to begin for several years as the project moves through engineering, design and other preliminary work. (J-T file photo)

Mark and Bonnie Navarre discuss their connection to Union County's covered bridge history during an interview for a documentary about Union County's covered bridges. The couple lives in the historic Marysville home of famed covered bridge builder Reuben Partridge on West Seventh Street. Their home also served as the site of the first planning meeting for the documentary, which premieres Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Avalon Theatre. (Photo submitted)