Police are looking for help to identify the suspects who fled Plain City early this morning in this black SUV. The suspects were first seen on Cooper Lane in the Copperfield Estates housing developmen...

City of Marysville officials are preparing to construct a new water tower, located along Industrial Parkway, in Jerome Township. Marysville Public Service Director Jeremy Hoyt said there is currently ...

Lt. Christine Zimmer recently became the first female officer in the history of the Jerome Township Division of Fire. She said she hopes she is an example to young women that they can pursue their dre...

Plain City officials are on their way to codifying changes brought about by the charter, but one council member does not feel they should all be made formal legislation. Council heard the first readin...

Plain City officials recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new residential development, Madison Meadows. Mayor Jody Carney, at center with the shovel with a red bow, is pictured with individ...

Jerome Township officials recently approved the rezoning of an area that will be developed into nearly 250 homes. The 139.4 acre area on the south side of Brock Road, between Hyland-Croy Road and the ...

Public opening was shelved by pandemic Plain City Council is ready to share the village’s new municipal building with the public. Village administration met during Wednesday’s work session in-person f...

Jonathan Alder’s tennis team improved to 15-0 with Wednesday’s 5-0 victory over Tecumseh. Singles -Owen Hecht (JA) topped Williams 6-2, 6-3; -Reed VanKirk (JA) defeated Green 6-1, 6-0; -Jack Kinsey (J...

Voters in the Jonathan Alder School District have renewed the district’s income tax. According to unofficial results from the Union and Madison County boards of elections, the levy passed with 823 vot...

85% oppose rezoning for the Farm at Indian Run Jerome Township residents decidedly struck down a recent rezoning, with a whopping 85% voting against it in Tuesday’s referendum election. The rezoning w...

Despite having a pair of issues to decide in the southern portion of the county, turnout was light for Tuesday’s election. Above, poll worker Martha Vincent checks the photograph and signature of Jero...

The businesses of Plain City are hosting a special Ladies’ Night event prior to Mother’s Day weekend. Mayor Jody Carney said a number of Uptown businesses will offer promotions from 7-9 p.m. Thursday,...

A hiccup in Plain City’s Uptown streetscapes plan brought differing opinions between council members to the surface during their most recent meeting. Village Administrator Nathan Cahall said new sidew...

Plain City officials recently signed a proclamation to honor Ken Jewell, pictured holding the proclamation at center, upon 20 years of ownership of ASE Feed and Supply. During the village’s most recen...

Comes to district from CBL foe Ben Logan The Jonathan Alder school district, as was reported in the Journal-Tribune a few weeks ago, has hired a new athletic director. Scott Reule, who has spent the p...

Jerome Township trustees approved a development plan for the first phase of a residential development south of U.S. 42 called Jerome Park. The project will feature townhouses, illustrated above, as we...

A group of Brock Road residents recently spoke out in opposition to a proposed residential development called The Homestead at Scotts Farm. The trustees will render a decision May 5 on the rezoning of...

The Village of Plain City is encouraging residents to expand their spring cleaning efforts to the entire community. Plain City officials are hosting several events during Clean Up Week that will culmi...

Jerome Township is one step closer to building a second fire station. The Board of Trustees called a special meeting Tuesday to sign an agreement with a third-party construction administrator. IAP Gov...

Plain City Council is working to determine how it can support local organizations and events without choosing favorites. Organizers of Rock the Clock and the Plain City Farmers Market recently asked c...

The Village of Plain City recently honored Perry Yoder, owner of Yoder’s True Value Hardware, upon his retirement following 40 years of ownership. Mayor Jody Carney, second from right, presented Yoder...

Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis squad scored a 4-1 verdict over Hilliard Darby on Monday. Singles results were as follows: -Riley Woods (J) defeated Kondaveeti 6-3, 6-2; -Dominic Gantz (J) topped Kannan ...

Upon approval by the district’s board of education, Scott Reule will become the next athletic director at Jonathan Alder High School He is currently the athletic/activities director at Benjamin Logan ...

Plain City officials are considering 2021 budget changes that could divert more funding toward Uptown improvements. Village Administrator Nathan Cahall presented council with proposed supplemental app...

Jerome Township officials are asking residents for patience as they work through the growing pains of new technology. “It’s definitely a work in progress,” Trustee Chair Megan Sloat said. The trustees...

Students in Mrs. Bojc’s and Mrs. Hostetler’s third grade class at Plain City Elementary School recently transformed their classroom into a “fraction pizzeria” to practice their math skills. Their desk...

A girl’s conversation with a friend has led to the indictment of a Plain City man. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Michael Andrew Egerton, 38, of 9041 U.S. 42, Plain City, charging him with t...

Jerome Township Trustees presented their vision for an Innovation District, outlined and shaded in blue above. An economic impact study indicates the master planned business park could generate betwee...

Families celebrated the Easter holiday a little early on Saturday at the Village of Plain City’s Easter Egg Hunt at Pastime Park. Children searched throughout the park for eggs filled with candy and p...

Plain City’s Zoning Department will soon be expanding, in preparation for more growth in the area. Council voted unanimously during its most recent meeting to approve the creation of a new position, c...