Plain City
May 1, 2019

ODOT project set to begin early

By Michael Williamson

The paving project for Route 161 through Plain City is on track to start earlier than expected.
Village Administrator Nathan Cahall said the Ohio Department of Transportation initially planned for a June/July start date but could begin construction next month.
“Residents will have noticed the contra...

Jerome Township trustees fire Chief Stewart
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Jerome Township trustees fire Chief Stewart
By Kyle Meddles 
October 9, 2026
Doug Stewart has been fired from his position as Jerome Township Fire Chief. After months of being on paid administrative leave through two investigations, dropped charges and hours of deliberation, S...
Cops and Cars show held
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Cops and Cars show held
By Michael Williamson 
September 30, 2026
Plain City residents and visitors attended the village’s inaugural Cops and Cars car show on Main Street Saturday afternoon. More than 100 vehicles signed up to participate in the event, which also fe...
Riding in the rain
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Riding in the rain
By Michael Williamson 
September 12, 2026
A downpour didn’t stop penny farthing enthusiasts from participating in Plain City’s high wheel race Thursday evening. Despite the weather, onlookers and riders alike joined the old-time bicycle race ...
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North Union gridders remain in mix for conference title
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North Union gridders remain in mix for conference title
By Bob Putman 
October 16, 2026
With just two weeks left in the regular season, the North Union football team is right in the mix for a Central Buckeye Conference title and one of the 12 spots (Region 18) in the Division V playoffs....
Soccer tournament pairings set for high school teams
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Soccer tournament pairings set for high school teams
By Bob Putman 
October 16, 2026
The Fairbanks boys soccer team earned the top seed for the Central District Division V tournament. The Panthers (14-2) will host 15th-seeded Delaware Christian (1-12) at noon on Saturday, Oct. 24. In ...
NU soccer team wins
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NU soccer team wins
By Bob Putman 
October 16, 2026
The North Union girls soccer team finished its home regular-season schedule on Wednesday with a 4-2 victory over Northwestern. It was the Lady Cats’ (4-12 overall, 3-8 Central Buckeye Conference) firs...
Pioneers will try to get back on winning track against Kenton Ridge
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Jonathan Alder’s Ben Petzinger (7) moves in to tackle London quarterback Colt Hughes (15). The Pioneers will host Kenton Ridge this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Pioneers will try to get back on winning track against Kenton Ridge
By Tim Miller 
October 16, 2026
Another “gauntlet” type of game will face Jonathan Alder’s football team tonight. The Pioneers, who are coming off consecutive losses to Urbana and London, will take their 6-2 record (1-2 in the Kento...
JA girls post soccer shutout
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JA girls post soccer shutout
By Tim Miller 
October 16, 2026
An 8-0 verdict over Bellefontaine elevated Jonathan Alder’s girls soccer team to an 11-0-0 record in the Central Buckeye Conference (Kenton Trail Division). The Lady Pioneers (14-2-1 overall) were led...