Plain City

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...
Plain City, Police Beat
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 3, 2021
According to Plain City Police Department reports: An anonymous caller reported to the police department at 8:10 p.m. Feb. 1 that people in the area of W. Main Street were revving their engines and ye...
Plain City permit process goes digital
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 27, 2021
Plain City recently launched a new online system for zoning permits and applications. The first phase of the village’s online planning, licensing and code enforcement platform went live Tuesday. Nine ...
JA board recognized for efforts during pandemic
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 27, 2021
Jonathan Alder Local Schools recently celebrated School Board Recognition Month. Pictured above, from left, are board members Steve Votaw, Mary Jo Boyd, Christine Blacka, Bill McCartney and Shannon Fo...
JA grappler wins weight title
Plain City, Sports
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 27, 2021
Jonathan Alder grappler Josh Proper controls the leg of his Caledonia River Valley opponent during Saturday’s Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational. Proper claimed championship honors in the 120-pound weight cl...
Plain City extends policy on COVID-19 leave
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 26, 2021
Plain City officials are working to ensure their staff stays safe and operations run smoothly throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Village council voted Monday to extend a temporary COVID...
Pool problem may cause Jerome zoning change
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 25, 2021
A complaint from a local resident could lead Jerome Township to alter its zoning policies regarding pools and other outdoor structures. During the most recent trustees meeting, Ross Miller, a resident...
Jerome Township to fund two more deputies
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 20, 2021
Jerome Township will add two deputies to its community in 2021, but officials want more information regarding the county’s long-term public safety plan. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday...
Jonathan Alder student creates mural
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 20, 2021
Pictured above is Eva Boeckl and the mural she painted in the office of the Jonathan Alder Director of Student Services. (Photo submitted) Jen Korn, Director of Student Services, and Denise English, A...
Jon Alder makes plans ahead of vaccine
News, Plain City
By Mac Cordell 
January 13, 2021
Jonathan Alder officials are making plans for the day when they can have students back in school full time. “There is no way to etch that in stone,” Jonathan Alder Board of Education President Shannon...
Plain City seeks funding for road and utility projects
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 13, 2021
Despite “some disappointing news” regarding funding, Plain City officials said portions of projects in the northeast quadrant of the village will still move forward. Village Administrator Nathan Cahal...
Plain City settles on committee appointments for 2021
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 12, 2021
Plain City council members are ready to serve on their committees for the upcoming year. The group began Monday’s work session by unanimously electing John Rucker as council president. Rucker stepped ...
Plain City Council members hold hope for new year
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 11, 2021
Plain City Council is looking forward to 2021 following an unpredictable year. Council members discussed their goals for the New Year during their most recent work session. Despite a tumultuous 2020 f...
Zoning fee increases on the table in Jerome Township
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 9, 2021
Certain zoning fees are likely to increase in Jerome Township, although trustees won’t vote on the matter until February. During the most recent Board of Trustees meeting, Director of Departments Doug...
Plain City could see new drive-thru restaurant
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 6, 2021
A new drive-thru restaurant could be coming to Plain City, although officials won’t yet disclose the actual company. Village Administrator Nathan Cahall told council during Tuesday’s work session that...
StoryWalk installed at Pastime Park
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 6, 2021
The Plain City Public Library and the Village of Plain City recently installed a StoryWalk at Pastime Park. Pages from a children’s book are displayed in cases installed along the path at the park. As...
Jerome sets 2021 budget
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
January 4, 2021
Jerome Township Trustees are ready for the new year after signing off on the 2021 budget during a recent special meeting. “This is remarkable… this is the first time I think we’ve done this before the...