Officials prepare for 911 levy expiration
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June 13, 2026

Officials prepare for 911 levy expiration

By Mike Williamson

Union County officials are preparing discussions on how to approach the sheriff’s office’s 911 levy as it nears its expiration date.

Sheriff Mike Justice said the 911 levy committee should shoot for July to hold its first meeting to evaluate options for how the county’s emergency dispatch syste...

JA completes purchase of land near PCES
News, Plain City News
Jonathan Alder officials closed the contract for three parcels of land, shown above, located just behind Plain City Elementary School. The newly acquired land totals just over 25 acres with two larger parcels to the north and south and a third narrow strip going through the center. (Graphic submitted)
JA completes purchase of land near PCES
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 13, 2026
Jonathan Alder has officially completed the purchase of more than 25 acres of land adjacent to Plain City Elementary School, a move district leaders say will help position the growing district for fut...
Sharp picked as next city manager
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Sharp picked as next city manager
By Mike Williamson 
June 13, 2026
Kimberly Sharp will be Marysville’s next city manager. Council announced this week that it selected Sharp from a pool of qualified candidates. The decision will be official pending formal approval at ...
Dispensary eyes Jerome Township
News, Plain City, Plain City News
Dispensary eyes Jerome Township
June 13, 2026
Representatives from Ethos Cannabis appeared before the Jerome Township Board of Trustees last week to make the case for allowing a cannabis dispensary in the township, highlighting potential tax reve...
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JA completes purchase of land near PCES
News, Plain City News
Jonathan Alder officials closed the contract for three parcels of land, shown above, located just behind Plain City Elementary School. The newly acquired land totals just over 25 acres with two larger parcels to the north and south and a third narrow strip going through the center. (Graphic submitted)
JA completes purchase of land near PCES
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 13, 2026
Jonathan Alder has officially completed the purchase of more than 25 acres of land adjacent to Plain City Elementary School, a move district leaders say will help position the growing district for fut...
Sharp picked as next city manager
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Sharp picked as next city manager
By Mike Williamson 
June 13, 2026
Kimberly Sharp will be Marysville’s next city manager. Council announced this week that it selected Sharp from a pool of qualified candidates. The decision will be official pending formal approval at ...
Dispensary eyes Jerome Township
News, Plain City, Plain City News
Dispensary eyes Jerome Township
June 13, 2026
Representatives from Ethos Cannabis appeared before the Jerome Township Board of Trustees last week to make the case for allowing a cannabis dispensary in the township, highlighting potential tax reve...
Marysville youth basketball camp attracts large number
Sports
Colin Snyder (34) prepares to advance on defense in order to try and stop Nolan Smith from driving to the hoop. A total of 160 youth participants were involved with the annual Marysville basketball camp this week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Marysville youth basketball camp attracts large number
By Tim Miller 
June 12, 2026
Marysville High School boys basketball coach Mark Tinklenberg called it the biggest boys youth hoop camp since he’s been the Monarchs’ boss. “We’ve got 160 campers who are going to be going into grade...
Richwood projects funded in state budget
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Richwood projects funded in state budget
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 12, 2026
Several projects in Union County, including two in Richwood, are slated to receive state funding after State Rep. Tracy Richardson voted in support of Ohio’s two-year capital budget bill. The legislat...
Marysville companies among Honda supplier award winners
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Marysville companies among Honda supplier award winners
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 12, 2026
Two Marysville-based companies were among 37 suppliers recognized by Honda during the automaker’s annual Indirect Procurement Supplier Conference held Wednesday in Dublin. Midwest Logistics Systems re...