Plain City

With Christmas just a couple of days away, homes around Plain City, like these from top, Hawthone Drive, Dickens Lane and Murlay Drive, are ready for Santa’s arrival. Plain City has also decorated Pas...

Jonathan Alder Superintendent Gary Chapman is stressing there is no plan for the end of the school year. In Wednesday’s edition of the Marysville Journal-Tribune, district communications coordinator E...

The Jonathan Alder School District is planning a move back to the hybrid model with the intention of staying that way through the end of the school year. At this week’s meeting, the Jonathan Alder Boa...

After continued debate, Plain City Council determined Monday that its most recent allocation of coronavirus aid will go to the Pleasant Valley Fire Department. Council voted unanimously to expend the ...

Children in Plain City can receive a personal letter from Santa. Children can create the letters, or even use one of the templates on the village website, and then take them to Santa’s mailbox, in the...

Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity basketball squad is pictured from left front row, Jackson Izzard, Jonathan Keith, Peyton Heiss, Tyler Begin, Gibby Wilson, Grant Welsch, Nick Riedel, Rod Brandel and Tabe...

Alder’s Jackson Izzard goes to the hoop for two of his 25 points against London on Tuesday. The Pioneers rolled to a 58-32 triumph. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Jonathan Alder’s boys basketba...

Members of the Pioneer wrestling team are from left, front row, Sadie Napier, Jake Neumeier, Xavier Pierce, Aspen Cameron, Eli Trbovich, Brock Neal, Jesus Martinez-Cortes and Ava Ater; second row, Isa...

Jonathan Alder’s varsity girls hoop squad is pictured from left, front row, Reggan Gray, Natalie Heflin and Evan Platfoot; second row, Olivia Zuro, Maddie Wilson, Nora Sheridan and Avery Hecht; back r...

Members of Jonathan Alder’s boys varsity bowling team are from left, front row, Jackson Lane, Matthew McMillen, John Jordan and Dominic Dellapina; back row, head coach Rusty Walter, Levi Honigford, Na...

Jonathan Alder’s varsity basketball cheerleaders are from left, front row, Hailey Lisska, Emily Smith and Kara McKelvey; back row, Hannah Belau, Eva Boecki, Isabelle Rucker and Cierra Russell. (Photo ...

Although Plain City’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be virtual, local children won’t have to miss out on the opportunity to meet Santa Claus. Once the tree is lit, Santa will participate in a pa...

The good boys and girls of Plain City, like those pictured above, should be sure to drop off a letter to Santa Claus in the North Pole mailbox at the village Christmas tree. Children are encouraged to...

After receiving additional coronavirus assistance, Plain City officials are deciding how the money should be used. Mayor Jody Carney called a special meeting Thursday evening to accept approximately $...

Teacher Cheryl Manbeck, with the Jonathan Alder Educational Association, addressed the school board at this morning’s special meeting. Manbeck reported that the majority of teachers felt fully remote ...

As 2020 comes to a close, Jerome Township officials are looking to the future. The trustees held a special meeting Tuesday to discuss the 2021 budget. “I’m really smiling under this mask,” Trustee Cha...

Plain City Council waived a third reading and approved the final development plan for the Oak Grove residential development Monday night. It will create 235 single-family homes along U.S. 42, on the s...

Plain City Design Review Board is the latest group of village officials to see a mix-up. Two new members were appointed to the board during Monday’s council meeting following an earlier pair of resign...

Plain City Council approved preliminary plans Monday to bring a residential development to the McKitrick Farms property. The applicant, M/I Homes, requested council rezone 335.83 acres located along R...

Following new guidance from the local health department, Jonathan Alder Local Schools will be transitioning to 100% remote learning following Thanksgiving. An advisory released by Madison County Publi...

Many homes in Plain City have a very festive feel this week. Some homes in the village are displaying autumnal pumpkins and corn stalks while others still have Halloween decorations. By contrast, some...

Jerome Township officials are already looking to implement possible safety measures in 2021. During Tuesday’s trustees meeting, the board discussed potential changes to the township hall rental polici...

Following a change to guidelines from the state, Plain City Council is pursuing a new way to spend their federal coronavirus relief dollars. During Wednesday’s work session, council discussed the poss...

Plain City Council is considering adjusting the pay scale for the village’s police department. Lt. Tom Jaskiewicz spoke to the board during Wednesday’s work session about a recent request from the dep...

Plain City residents gathered at the Pastime Park stage Wednesday morning to honor the local men and women who have served in the military. Lt. Charles Stenner, second from left, shared remarks at the...

Plain City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance to approve the plan, pictured above, for the proposed Oak Grove development. The planning and zoning commission recommended denial of the ini...

Members of Jonathan Alder’s volleyball team pile on in celebration after winning the Division II regional championship last Saturday at Pickerington North High School. The Lady Pioneers will travel to...

Plain City’s newest council members, Michael Terry, left and Lauren Giaimo took the Oath of Office during Monday’s village council meeting. The pair was in-person at the Village Municipal Building, al...

Jerome Township officials are offering residents a few more opportunities to learn about the fire levy before heading to the polls. Jerome Township Fire Chief Douglas Stewart is hosting several fire l...

Jerome Township Trustees discussed road improvements along the U.S. 33 corridor with state and county agencies during Tuesday’s meeting. Most of the conversation revolved around projects at the U.S. 3...