Plain City

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...

A Jonathan Alder junior high wrestler recently earned state honors. Anthony Kroninger, who is an eighth-grade student at JA, placed seventh during the state junior high championship. Kronginger, who c...

Danielle Robbins of Jonathan Alder rips a base hit during a 2019 tournament game. The Lady Pioneers, who won the Division II state title that year, are preparing for 2021 after the COVID shutdown of t...

Plain City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request Monday that will pave the way for a new residential development. Approximately 48.85 acres along North Chillicothe Street is planned as the f...

The search is on for a new head football coach at Jonathan Alder High School. Pioneer boss Brett Glass announced this week he is leaving, pending board of education approval, to take over as the new h...

Jonathan Alder head football coach Brett Glass, right, gives sideline instructions in this file photo. Pending approval by the Dublin Jerome board of education, Glass will become the Celtics’ new coac...

Jerome Township Trustees recently approved the rezoning of 163.568 acres, outlined in blue, located along the northwest side of U.S. 42, between Harriott Road and Wells Road. Jerome Village developers...

The position hasn’t been officially posted, but Jonathan Alder officials are looking for a new girls head basketball coach. Steve Cawley stepped down this week from the position he’s held for the past...

Jerome Village is one step closer to adding its first neighborhood in the Fairbanks district. Jerome Township Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to rezone 16.286 acres of land on the southeast side of...

A crew member is pictured while pruning trees at Pastime Park. Plain City Parks and Recreation officials said pruning helps to preserve trees and improve their health. They advised residents to use ca...

JA senior Jackson Izzard puts the ball in the basket during a 2020-21 game. Izzard has been named the player of the year in the Central Buckeye Conference’s Kenton Trail Division. (Journal-Tribune pho...

Plain City Council is seeking additional ways to revitalize the Historic Uptown District. During the most recent council meeting, Mayor Jody Carney posed the possibility of creating a vacant building ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...