Transportation planning important to 161 corridor success east of Plain City

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September 5, 2026

Several projects are planned for the Route 161 corridor east of Plain City. One of them is Dublin’s West Innovation District, shown above, a 2,000-acre project with frontage that stretches nearly two miles along the corridor from Kileville east to U.S. 33. (Graphic submitted)

Transportation planning important to 161 corridor success east of Plain City

By Michael Williamson

Transportation is major focus for the Route 161 corridor group, especially as plans for projects along the roadway stack up.

Officials met recently to continue discussions on how to handle an influx of development in the corridor between Plain City and Dublin.

Union County Administrator Bill Narducci ...

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former Marysville High School head football coach Rich Weiskircher stands in front of the new sign naming the school football field in his honor during a surprise ceremony Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

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Ben Logan drops game to Lima Senior

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Triad’s Duncan Funderburgh (45) stops a Springfield Catholic Central ball carrier in his tracks. Also pictured for the Cardinals is Collin Organ (33). The Cardinals clubbed the Irish, 48-0, during a game that was only played to the conclusion of the first half. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Cardinals pound SCC in game that lasts only one half

By Tim Miller

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From the very first offensive play of the game, football fans at Triad High School realized it just wasn’t going to be Springfield Catholic Central’s night on Friday. The Irish won the pregame coin to...

North Union Wildcats topple Northmor; improve to 3-0

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North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) picks up yardage in this file photo. Arver scored three touchdowns during a win at Northmor on Friday. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

North Union Wildcats topple Northmor; improve to 3-0

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Madison Plains runs the ball against Fairbanks’ defense. The Golden Eagles handed FHS its third setback of the season by a score of 30-20. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

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Marysville’s Colin Wimmers (2) bursts through Lancaster’s defense. Wimmers rushed for 160 yards and scored a touchdown during MHS’ 15-10 win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

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