Education, Plain City News

July 12, 2025

JA to put 5.12-mill bond on ballot

By Michael Williamson

Jonathan Alder is going back on the ballot this fall.

At the board of education’s recent meeting, school officials said the district will be coming back to voters in November, asking again to pass the 5.12-mill bond issue that was defeated in May.

Board president Sonia Walker said they have looked a...

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Seasonal closure of Pastime Park draws concerns

By Jack Christian

September 26, 2025

Plain City board members were met with pushback at Monday’s board meeting regarding the recently approved legislation that enacts a seasonal closure of Pastime Park. At the village council meeting on ...

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The former Ranco site off U.S. 42 near Plain City, will become the village’s newest park, according to an announcement Wednesday. The village announced that the property has been deemed safe by the Ohio EPA and the village will take ownership of the 66-acre property. (Photo submitted)

Old Ranco site to become park

By Jack Christian

September 25, 2025

For years, the former Ranco property outside Plain City sat vacant but officials say they have new plans for the site. The village announced Wednesday that it has reached an agreement with Schneider E...

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North Union Homecoming 2025

By From JT Staff Reports

September 23, 2025

This Friday will be North Union’s homecoming football game, where the king and queen will be announced during the pre-game. Pictured above is the 2025 homecoming court including from left, front row, ...

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Deputy Morgan Brown, left, with the Union County Sheriff’s Office, delivers remarks at the latest recovery court graduation ceremony in August. Also pictured are Judge Don Fraser, center, and Taylor Tharp, right, the court’s coordinator. (Photo submitted)

Recovery Court marks 15 years

Court ordered program has charted a new path for hundreds of offenders

By Michael Williamson

September 27, 2025

This year marks 15 years since the start of Union County’s drug recovery court program and since then, it has offered an alternative path for nearly 600 participants and increasing success rate. For m...

Sports

FHS gridders fall to West Liberty-Salem

By Tim Miller

September 27, 2025

Fairbanks’ football team could muster only 60-plus total yards of offense Friday evening in dropping a 42-0 verdict at West Liberty-Salem. The Panthers could not generate much of anything in either th...

Mechanicsburg rolls over Triad during Cardinals’ 2025 Homecoming contest

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Triad quarterback Wyatt Smith (1) is upended by a Mechanicsburg defender Friday evening. The Cardinals dropped their Homecoming game to the Indians, 62-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Mechanicsburg rolls over Triad during Cardinals’ 2025 Homecoming contest

By Tim Miller

September 27, 2025

A season of frustration continued for Triad’s football squad Friday evening during the school’s Homecoming game. Mechanicsburg dropped a 62-0 verdict on the Cardinals, who fell to 0-6 on the season. I...

Sports

Jonathan Alder’s Silas Shoemaker (25) struts into the end zone after a 16-yard touchdown reception from Brock Hughes during the first quarter. The senior Pioneer accounted for 45 receiving yards and one touchdown during the team’s win over Tecumseh. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Pioneers are 6-0 after topping Tecumseh

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 27, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s football team maintained its unbeaten status following a 31-7 win over Tecumseh on Friday. The running attack for the Pioneers was the main attraction for spectators last night as the...

Lakers score late TD; hand NU Homecoming setback

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North Union’s Dainon Lindsey (10) tries to elude an Indian Lake defender. The Wildcats dropped a 17-14 verdict to the Lakers on Homecoming. (Submitted photo)

Lakers score late TD; hand NU Homecoming setback

By Bob Putman

September 27, 2025

A lWojam-packed crowd was witness to an outstanding, down-to-the end football game on Friday at North Union. When everything was settled, it was Indian Lake that made a few more positive plays and def...

Monarch defense shines during shutout triumph over Dublin Jerome

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Marysville defenders Hunter Sheldon (5) and Carter Dunn (38) sandwich a Dublin Jerome ball carrier on this play. The Monarchs’ defense held the Celtics to less than 100 yards of total offense during a 21-0 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Monarch defense shines during shutout triumph over Dublin Jerome

By Chad Williamson

September 27, 2025

On a night of pageantry at Dublin Jerome Friday, the Homecoming queen covered more yards accepting her crown than any Celtic ball carrier could muster. Marysville continued its dominance against Jerom...