Plain City News

Tim Dawson addresses the audience at Rock the Clock in Uptown Plain City in 2018. (Photo submitted)

“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)

Above, a large crowd fills downtown Plain City during one of the community’s original Corn Carnivals. Held annually from 1914 through 1919, the Corn Carnival drew visitors from across the region with parades, contests, entertainment and agricultural exhibits. The festival celebrated the area’s agricultural heritage while bringing together residents for one of the community’s largest annual gatherings. More than a century later, the Corn Carnival remains one of the most cherished traditions in Plain City’s history. (Photos submitted)

Jonathan Alder’s cabin at the Madison County Historical Society’s Museum of History. (Photo submitted)

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)

"It's time to overthrow the board of trustees." - Jerome resident attending the meeting

Jonathan Alder College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Coordinator Nicole Schrock is shown above addressing a group of community leaders recently. The program will be wrapping up its first year in the district in the coming weeks. (Photo submitted)