Plain City

Abraham Depp Elementary opening
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 2, 2020
Teachers and staff at the new Abraham Depp Elementary School in Plain City are preparing to welcome students into the building beginning next week. Depp is Dublin City School District’s new elementary...
P.C. Council moves on paving projects
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 25, 2020
Plain City Council members accepted multiple bids Monday evening for paving projects throughout the village. Council first accepted a bid from R.B. Jergens Contractors, Inc., a Montgomery County const...
Plain City residents to experience water stoppages
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 19, 2020
Plain City officials are alerting residents of water service interruptions that will occur over two days this week. According to the village, residents in the area of Beech Street and W. South Street ...
Jerome Township Trustees approve McKitrick road rezoning
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 19, 2020
Following weeks of heated exchanges between residents and developers, Jerome Township Trustees approved a rezoning that will allow for The Farm at Indian Run development on McKitrick Road. While he sa...
P.C. Farmers’ Market held
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 19, 2020
The Plain City Farmers’ Market has been operating every Thursday with additional COVID-19 safety guidelines in place. Customers follow one-way paths with a specified entrance and exit to avoid physica...
Plain City looks at long term finances
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 14, 2020
Plain City officials are working to maintain a balanced budget as the village continues to grow. During Thursday’s Personnel and Finance Committee meeting, which was held in conjunction with the Capit...
P.C. seeks to improve crosswalk safety
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 11, 2020
Plain City officials are working to improve the safety of a crosswalk commonly used by children on their way to school. During Monday’s work session, which was held immediately after the regular counc...
Renovation plans approved in P.C.
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 7, 2020
Plain City Design Review Board approved owner Tim Dawson’s plan for the property at 132 N. Chillicothe Street. The building, which will house Pioneer Pizza, that was originally planned for its entire ...
For P.C. man and son raising funds is rappelling
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 5, 2020
Duane Dickey, a Plain City resident, and his son Ryan will rappel 330 feet down the side of the Chase Tower in Columbus Friday as part of Over the Edge. The pair has raised more than $5,000 to support...
Upgrades coming to Jerome Twp. building
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
August 5, 2020
Jerome Township officials are working to improve the look of the township building and customer service policies within it. During Tuesday’s trustees meeting, Director of Departments Douglas Stewart s...
P.C. Mayor says progress means change
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 29, 2020
Plain City’s mayor recently told council members and residents he feels working to support local businesses also means accepting changes in the village. During the most recent council meeting, members...
Plain City Design Review Board digs into renovation project
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 23, 2020
Plain City Design Review Board members recently continued a meeting surrounding the property at 132 N. Chillicothe Street. Although applications for changes to the exterior of the building have not ye...
Jerome public hearing turns heated
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 22, 2020
Following a heated public hearing, Jerome Township Trustees are unsure how they will move forward with a proposed residential development on McKitrick Road. “We know we’re going to hear some oppositio...
Jon Alder evaluating guidelines for opening
News, Plain City
By Mac Cordell 
July 10, 2020
Jonathan Alder School officials are working on a plan to reopen schools. “Our intention still is to open up with all of our students, in-person, traditionally,” Alder Superintendent Gary Chapman said ...
Drilling company to locate in Jerome Township
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 9, 2020
Jerome Township Trustees recently approved the first phase of a final development plan for Parks Drilling Company, which will be located on the east side of Industrial Parkway, north of U.S. 42. Graph...
P.C. Council continues to debate outdoor dining
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
July 9, 2020
A Plain City Council member continued to express concerns during Wednesday’s work session toward a proposed program that would allow restaurants to extend their outdoor dining areas. Village Administr...
Plain City street projects move forward
News, Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
July 1, 2020
Although some of Plain City’s projects have been put on hold for the year due to COVID-19, the village plans to move forward with a handful of street projects. One of the plans still in motion involve...
Rock the Clock event pushed back – at best
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 24, 2020
The fate of Plain City’s annual Rock the Clock event is up in the air following an initial denial of plans by Madison County Public Health. Erin Fawley, Director of Community Health and Accreditation ...
Plain City patio plan faces opposition
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 24, 2020
An ordinance that would allow local businesses to extend patios or dining areas into the public right-of-way continues to receive pushback from one Plain City council member. Council Member Frank Reed...
Jerome officials show off new website
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 17, 2020
Jerome Township officials are hoping to better connect with residents through an improved website. During Tuesday’s Township Trustees Meeting, officials demonstrated new features of the website, www.j...
Jerome Township plans upgrades to hall
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
June 3, 2020
Jerome Township officials are working on various improvements throughout the area, from offices to local roads. During Tuesday’s Township Trustees meeting, Director of Departments and Fire Chief Dougl...
Officials still unsure about  Plain City pool fate
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 27, 2020
Plain City Council is undecided as to whether the village will open its aquatic center for the 2020 season. If council chooses to open, strict safety guidelines imposed by the Ohio Department of Healt...
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 26, 2020
The Jonathan Alder Class of 2020 graduated Sunday. The district hosted a diploma pick-up at the high school stadium. A virtual commencement ceremony was posted online. The class flower is a red rose. ...
Future of former JA elementary in question
News, Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
May 20, 2020
Jonathan Alder officials are discussing the future of the former Plain City Elementary School building on West Main Street. The building, while no longer used as a school, is occupied by several commu...
Jerome Township Road Supervisor launches into new job
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 20, 2020
Jerome Township livestreamed its Trustees Meeting via the Division of Fire’s Facebook page for the first time Tuesday night. Pictured in the screen capture above, from left, are Road Division Supervis...
Continuing her mission
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 13, 2020
Plain City artist Hilary Frambes is using different mediums to honor the Jonathan Alder Class of 2020. Frambes is pictured painting a mural with the JA logo, which will be signed by senior students. I...
Officials reflect on second fire levy defeat
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 6, 2020
Following the second consecutive failure of a fire levy, Jerome Township officials are searching for ways to move forward. Although election results will not be official until May 12, Jerome Township ...
News, Plain City
By Mac Cordell 
May 6, 2020
Jonathan Alder High School will host a virtual graduation ceremony and drive-through diploma pick-up to honor the Class of 2020. Officials had delayed graduation and end-of-the-school-year discussions...
JA graphic design students get creative with words
News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 6, 2020
Students in Ms. Lori Kerzee’s graphic design class at Jonathan Alder High School recently created tributes to the “things we hold close to our hearts.” Designs used related words to create images rang...
P.C. artist honors with chalk
News, Plain City
By Kayleen Petrovia 
May 4, 2020
Plain City Police Officer Josh Hirtzinger and K9 Andor, pictured in the top photo, pose next to a chalk art mural created by local artist Hilary Frambes. Since the Stay at Home order began, Frambes ha...