Plain City

Members of the Jonathan Alder Junior High book club helped Library Media Specialist Shelley Conley create the “Get Wrapped Up with a Great Book” display in the school’s library. The students wrapped b...

According to a statement from the Jonathan Alder School District, Jonathan Alder High School, Jonathan Alder Junior High School and Canaan Middle were closed Monday because of a power outage at those ...

Plain City Council recently rejected the rezoning request and preliminary development plan that would pave the way for a second phase of the Madison Meadows residential development. The 79.734-acre si...

Jerome Township officials feel the area needs to revamp its branding, but it will have to wait until next year. Trustee Chair Megan Sloat, who leads the township’s rebranding committee, shared a recom...

An agreement in principle has been reached to bring Moeller Brew Barn, a restaurant and brewery, to the clock tower building in Plain City, 101 S. Chillicothe St. The Ohio-based business began with a ...

Heavy rains this week resulted in flooding in some areas throughout the county. On Hill Road, in Jerome Township, some property owners saw high levels of water in wooded areas in front of their homes....

Jerome Township’s first Panama Pete Ice Drop has come to a close. Township officials said they were inspired by the Village of Richwood, which hosts an ice drop challenge with a tree to raise funds fo...

Jerome Township is one step closer to building a second fire station. The trustees unanimously accepted a bid for the construction of Station 211 during their meeting Tuesday. “It’ll be a wonderful th...

Plain City Council members recently heard the first reading of an ordinance that would rezone a nearly 80-acre property to allow for Phase II of the Madison Meadows residential development, depicted a...

Cub Scout Pack 90 led council and residents in the Pledge of Allegiance during Plain City’s most recent council meeting. Plain City Mayor Jody Carney, pictured at center, also presented the pack with ...

Plain City Council members are working to ensure the progress made on their goals will be clear. During their most recent work session, council set timelines and deliverables for each of the 2022 goal...

Plain City Council held a special meeting Thursday to discuss their responsibilities and goals for the upcoming year. Law Director Paul Lafayette emphasized that council members, the mayor and the vil...

Plain City Council is still working to finalize a program that would enable the village to support community events in a fair manner. During a recent council meeting, Council member Frank Reed questio...

A largely new Plain City Council began laying the groundwork for another year of progress, though disagreements arose among some members during their first meeting. Mayor Jody Carney and Council membe...

The judge overseeing the civil lawsuit against Jerome Township approved an agreement between the plaintiffs and defendant, calling opposition to the consent decree “unpersuasive.” An opinion from Judg...

While the heat is not working, Jonathan Alder officials say Plain City Elementary School is warm. “The temperature of the classrooms never dropped,” said Monica Leichtenberg, district communications c...

Jerome Township officials kicked off the new year with a largely new Board of Trustees. During Tuesday’s organizational meeting, returning Trustee Megan Sloat welcomed new members Barry Adler and Wezl...

The Plain City Active Agers Indoor Walking Program will be hosted Jan. 10-April 1 at The Ball House, 327 W. Bigelow St. The location of the building, which has parking outside, is illustrated at left....

As Jerome Township prepares for a largely new Board of Trustees, its staff took time Tuesday to reflect on the progress made during the tenure of the two outgoing trustees. Director of Departments Dou...

Following months of negotiations, Jerome Township and the Union County Sheriff’s Office have reached an agreement to extend their public safety officer contract through the next three years. The Board...

-- Competition was bright in Plain City for the annual Christmas lights competition. Winners in the residential category included, the home at 802 Murlay Drive, in the Meadows subdivision, which won f...

Jerome Township resident Marilyn Valois, pictured at the podium at center, speaks to the Board of Trustees during a public hearing Monday regarding a consent decree between the township and a number o...

Jerome Township recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the township’s new salt barn. Pictured, from left, are Trustees C.J. Lovejoy, Megan Sloat and Joe Craft. The new structure is designed to ...

Judging is already underway to find Plain City’s best decorated home and business. Any home, like this one at 3054 Dogwood Court featuring a fun winter scene, or business in the village was eligible t...

Plain City’s Pastime Park is all aglow for the holidays. As shown in the three accompanying photos, visitors can see a variety of lights, inflatables and decorations from dusk to dawn throughout the v...

Mayor Jody Carney reads a proclamation recognizing outgoing council members for their service and dedication to the village. Pictured, from left, are Council member Sherry Heineman, Carney, Council me...

Floor plans for the Jerome Township Division of Fire’s second station, commonly known as Station 211, are illustrated above. The station features a dayroom with a kitchen and dining area; physical tra...

A rendering of a potential design for Uptown Plain City from OHM Advisors is shown above. The planning and engineering firm will create a master plan for the overall design of the Uptown district. (Gr...

Tempers flared and arguments boiled over Tuesday night as Jerome Township trustees attempted to negotiate the terms of their public safety officer contract with the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The ...

Plain City’s Bicentennial Park has been transformed into Candy Cane Lane for the season. The Flat Iron is festooned in peppermint swirls of red and white as ginger people dance. The North Pole mailbox...