Another Jerome project reaches settlement
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April 25, 2022

Another Jerome project reaches settlement

By Kayleen Petrovia

Another settlement with a developer recently reached by Jerome Township officials was met with opposition from area residents.

In a split vote, the Board of Trustees approved a consent decree that will allow for the rezoning and construction of a 100-home development on U.S. 42 known as Curry Farm.

Th...

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Union County Sheriff’s Office staff pose with officials from the Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program as well as other agencies earlier this week. The sheriff’s office earned accreditation through the program, which establishes standards for many aspects of law enforcement operations. Pictured from left are Ed Burkhammer, Ronnie Dunn, Mark Piepmeier, Nicole Dehner, Barb Sattler with UCSO, Lt. Chad Lee with UCSO, Sheriff Mike Justice, Lori Barreras, Robin Engle, Bruce Pijanowski, Melissa Schiffle, Natasha Lorenz and Anthony Johnson. (Photo submitted)
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