JA “no” votes were “yes” votes for reigning in taxes

Dear Editor,

As a 61-year-old senior and 53-year resident of Plain City I felt the overwhelming need to respond to Michael Williamson’s recent Journal-Tribune article “JA levy turned down by 33 votes.”

First, I wish I could thank the 33 PC residents who were the last to vote NO for the proposed ...

Letters to the Editor

Jon Alder student submits facts on book bans

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Dear Editor, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the peo...

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Writer supports charter amendments

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Dear Editor, At the upcoming May 6 election voters within Marysville city limits will get to decide on two proposed amendments to the Marysville Charter. The charter allows citizens to shape their gov...

Letters to the Editor

Reader: Schools have performed well with less

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Dear Editor, I’m confused by MEVSD’s claim to need more money. MEVSD says it ranks “lowest” or “worst” in the state on five financial measures, such as “expenditure per pupil” and “student-administrat...

News, Plain City

Plain City considers hiring more police officers

By Mike Williamson

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Plain City is looking to hire police officers as they discuss how future growth may also bring a need to expand the force. At the recent village council meeting, Haley Lupton, the village administrato...

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Police, suspect exchange gunfire

Suspect hit with multiple rounds; officer injured

By From JT Staff Reports

May 30, 2025

A man and area law enforcement officers exchanged gunfire in the early morning hours Friday, resulting in the suspect being shot and an officer injured. According to a press release from the Marysvill...

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MPD officer injured in shooting incident overnight

By From JT Staff Reports

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A Marysville police officer was injured in a shooting incident after responding to an early morning call. According to a press release from the Marysville Police Division, officers responded to a dome...

News, Sports

Pioneers celebrate district championship

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 30, 2025

Jonathan Alder baseball players celebrate in the middle of the field after Wednesday's 5-2 win over Heath in Newark that gave the Pioneers a district championship. JA will travel to Xenia to open up r...

JA baseball team claims D-IV district title with win over Heath

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Zach Gantz (right) rounds third base while head coach Craig Kyle (left) waves him home during the bottom of the fourth inning. The senior Pioneer scored one run in the team’s win against Heath. JA claimed a Division IV district title with the victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

JA baseball team claims D-IV district title with win over Heath

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 29, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s baseball team always sets a goal of winning a district championship each year. A 5-2 win on Wednesday over defending state champion Heath accomplished that goal and continued the Pion...

Jonathan Alder lacrosse season ends with loss to Bishop Watterson

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Wyatt Clemons (8) eyes down an open teammate while being guarded by Bishop Watterson’s Joe Hayes during the first half. The senior attackman accounted for two goals in the team’s loss to the Eagles. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder lacrosse season ends with loss to Bishop Watterson

By Aleksei Pavloff

May 29, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s boys lacrosse season ended Tuesday night at the conclusion of the Region 7 semifinal. The fourth-seeded Pioneers (15-5) fell to top-seeded the Columbus Bishop Watterson Eagles (11-6) ...