Plain City

Plain City’s new charter approved
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
March 10, 2021
Less than two dozen Union County voters cast ballots Tuesday on the Plain City Charter. Above, Blaine Keene, prepares to vote in the special election as poll worker Randy Artrip helps. Earlier in the ...
Village waives impact fee for Darby Station
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
March 10, 2021
Would have been first opportunity to collect payments on new regulation Plain City Council made the first decision of its kind during Monday’s meeting. “Before you tonight is actually a first time for...
P.C. Mayor proclaims 4-H week
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 10, 2021
A group of local youth and community leaders recently gathered to commemorate Plain City Mayor Jody Carney’s proclamation declaring March 7 to March 13 4-H Week. The proclamation commended Madison and...
Pioneer grapplers preparing for state tourney
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
March 10, 2021
Jonathan Alder 120-pound wrestler Josh Proper has control of an opponent’s leg during a 2020-21 match. Proper is one of three Pioneer grapplers who will compete during the Division II state tournament...
JA cagers again fall to DeSales in district title game
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
March 8, 2021
Jonathan Alder’s Jackson Izzard (5) goes up for a basket Saturday afternoon against Columbus DeSales. The Pioneers fell to the Stallions, 42-38, during the Division II district championship contest. (...
Plain City to pursue NatureWorks grants
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
March 4, 2021
Plain City officials are hoping state funding could help them improve current recreational facilities or add new amenities to the village. During Wednesday’s council work session, Village Administrato...
Jerome residents decry removal of trees
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
March 3, 2021
Neighbors call development “The Massacre at Indian Run” Though the topic was not on the agenda, more than a dozen Jerome Township residents were at Tuesday’s trustees meeting to show their opposition ...
Exercise in utility
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 3, 2021
Water appears to bubble up from beneath the roadway as crews work on the Gay Street reconstruction project. The road will be completely reconstructed from Bigelow Avenue to West Avenue, as Village Adm...
Jon Alder girls finish with loss to No. 1 Granville
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
March 1, 2021
Jonathan Alder’s girls hoop season ended with a 51-20 setback at the hands of top-seeded Granville on Saturday. As a result, the No. 8 Lady Pioneers (15-6) claimed the Division II district runner-up t...
Pioneers to open tourney
Plain City, Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 26, 2021
Joey Walker of Jonathan Alder goes up for a basket in this file photo. The state-ranked (No. 3 in Division II), unbeaten (18-0) and top-seeded Pioneers will open tournament competition this evening. T...
Alder girls advance with victory over Red Raiders
Plain City, Sports
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2021
Mary Ferrito of Jonathan Alder eyes the bucket for a jumper. Ferrito led the Lady Pioneers to a Division II district semifinal triumph over London on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) J...
Plain City Council develops goals for coming year
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 24, 2021
Plain City Council and administrators are working to ensure council goals align with the village’s budget. Council recently called a special meeting to finalize their short-term and long-term plans fo...
Plain City, Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 24, 2021
According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer received a suspicious call at the police department at 12:05 p.m. Feb. 21. Fearing that the subject could be in danger, officers went to t...
Hearing on P.C. development delayed
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 23, 2021
Due to an issue with notifying residents, Plain City Council recently continued a hearing regarding a proposed residential development at the corner of North Chillicothe Street and Noteman Street. If ...
Rezoning approved for Amazon data center
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 20, 2021
Jerome Township Trustees recently rezoned the land where Amazon plans to build its data center. The 99.5 acre plot of land is located on the south side of Warner Road, west of Industrial Parkway. The ...
Grapplers ready for state event
Plain City, Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 19, 2021
These Jonathan Alder High School girls wrestlers will compete in the state tournament this weekend. Sadie Napier (101 pounds), left, and Ava Ater (116) qualified for the state tournament with respecti...
JTFD sees slight uptick in activity
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 17, 2021
In a year upended by the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 was still a rewarding season for the Jerome Township Division of Fire. “The Division of Fire is just so vital to our community and what they provide...
Pastime Park plowing
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 17, 2021
Village crews put in long hours this week clearing streets. Above, village employee Shawn Bray makes a pass through Pastime Park, opening the facility for students off school as well as their parents....
Plain City, Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 17, 2021
According to Plain City Police Department reports: Officers were flagged down at Lee’s Sports and Spirits on West Bigelow Avenue at 9:50 p.m. Feb. 15 for an intoxicated male attempting to drive home. ...
P.C. officials not interested in waiving impact fees
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 16, 2021
The company behind the first development subject to Plain City’s impact fees is asking officials to give them a bye. M/I Homes requested a waiver of three different fees associated with the proposed D...
Charter changes could reorganize village leadership
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 12, 2021
Plain City’s organizational structure will shift slightly if its citizens approve a proposed charter in the March 9 special election. Under the current Mayor-Council form of government, council member...
Golden anniversary
News, Plain City
By Mac Cordell 
February 10, 2021
Just months into his now 50-year law enforcement career, a young Trooper Floyd Golden poses with his Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser in 1971. Golden served with the OSP for 26 years. (Photo submitte...
Company interested in renting Plain City building
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 10, 2021
Plain City Council is considering another business interested in leasing the village’s former municipal properties. During the Monday meeting, Village Administrator Nathan Cahall said a local company ...
PCPD honored
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 10, 2021
The Plain City Police Department was recently named the February 2021 “Agency of the Month” for its outstanding community policing efforts by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enfor...
Jerome to increase zoning fees
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
February 3, 2021
Jerome Township Trustees voted Tuesday to increase certain zoning fees in order to cover the cost to review them. “We wanted to have a reason why our fees are what they are,” said Director of Departme...
Identity of fatal fire victim released
News, Plain City
By Mac Cordell 
February 3, 2021
Investigators are looking for the cause of this fire at Pleasant Valley Colony Apartments on Sunday. 73-year-old Vicki Fleck, who lived in one of the senior living apartments, died in the fire. (Photo...