Living ag hisssssstory
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July 18, 2026
“Sawmill Steve” Wolfe demonstrates how to operate the 19th century sawmill on display at the Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association Show in Plain City this week. Wolfe, a director on the MVSTA board, is one of several participants in the annual event celebrating the area’s agricultural roots. The show runs through Sunday at Pastime Park. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Living ag hisssssstory

Steam show preserves farming heritage

By Michael Williamson 

For those who participate in the annual Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association Show, the event is more than a just a parade and showcase of tractors, it’s a way to keep the community’s agricultural heritage alive.

When visitors hit Pastime Park in Plain City this weekend, they will notice the c...

Township lays out case against fire chief
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Rock the Clock turns 10
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Tim Dawson addresses the audience at Rock the Clock in Uptown Plain City in 2018. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
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JA graduate will continue  to pitch on collegiate level
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Jonathan Alder’s Macie Pruitt prepares to fire the ball to the plate during a game from the 2026 season. Pruitt will continue her academic and softball careers at Grace Christian University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Rock the Clock turns 10
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Tim Dawson addresses the audience at Rock the Clock in Uptown Plain City in 2018. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
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Spence Fisher will take over Aug. 1
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Memorial Health CEO Chip Hubbs is stepping away a little sooner than anticipated. Hospital officials told the Union County Commissioners Wednesday that everything is in place for Hubbs to move out of ...
Outfielder Bickerstaff learning to pitch   in order to assist Lady Monarchs
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Incoming Marysville High School sophomore Kaitlyn Bickerstaff prepares to release a pitch during a recent Lady Monarch practice. MHS head coach Jennifer Segner-Maxwell (left) is guiding Bickerstaff in her quest to become a pitcher. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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