Plain City

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 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 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...

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...

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. ...

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 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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Plain City Council is considering ways to adjust the 2020 budget in light of the economic effects of the current pandemic. During Monday’s council meeting, during which council members met via Zoom an...

As the country prepares to gradually reopen businesses closed during the pandemic, Jerome Township is planning to do so as well. During Tuesday’s trustees meeting, Director of Departments and Fire Chi...

Since students will not return to schools this academic year, Jonathan Alder is finding creative ways to recognize seniors. The district joined many throughout the state that turned on their stadium l...

Free grab-and-go meals are available for all Jonathan Alder students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Meals can be picked up at Monroe Elementary School in Plumwood or Plain City Elementa...

A new, residential development is on its way to Plain City. Council members approved the rezoning and development plan for the Jefferson Village residential development Monday night. Village Administr...

Editor’s note: Each day this week, the Journal-Tribune will feature coverage of contested races and issues throughout the county ahead of the March 17 primary election. Today’s edition features issues...

After years of consideration, the fate of a potential Plain City development may be decided in March. A public hearing for the Oak Grove residential development was held during Monday’s council meetin...

A number of second grade classrooms at Plain City Elementary School were recently transformed into “surgery centers.” Students became “surgeons” for several days while they completed lessons regarding...

Jonathan Alder swimmer Eli Stoll, pictured third from left on the podium, placed fourth in the 100 backstroke event at the state swim meet. He finished with a time of 50.99 seconds. He also took sixth...

Plain City officials are considering implementing impact fees to offset the effects of new development. During Wednesday’s council work session, officials heard representatives from Strand Associates,...

Plain City officials are working to review a proposed Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Goals of the plan include acquiring more park land and updating current parks and facilities, including Pastime ...

Andrew Hiesler, Eighth grade student council president, left, accepted the Junior High Overall “A” and Momentum Awards from the Ohio Department of Education on behalf of the student body, presented by...

New zoning technology is up and running in Jerome Township. During Tuesday’s Trustees Meeting, Zoning Inspector Eric Snowden demonstrated the new software. He said the program is “currently up and run...

Plain City Parks and Recreation is offering a program for residents to stay active, despite the cold weather. The Active Agers Indoor Walking Program is a fitness program aimed at providing a safe, co...

The Ohio Department of Education named Monroe Elementary School a 2019 High Progress School of Honor based on the school’s 2018-2019 Ohio School Report Card measures on English language arts and math ...

Plain City is gearing up for construction on Gay Street similar to last year’s Maple Street project. Monday night, the Village hosted an “open house” informational meeting about the Gay Street Improve...

Students at Jonathan Alder Jr. High School recently participated in the eight-grade debate. Participants wrote research papers then held debates in the Junior High library. Topics debated included, wh...

Jonathan Alder’s Claire Warren, a seventh grader at Jonathan Alder Junior High School, took second-place overall at the Madison County Junior High School Spelling Bee, held Tuesday evening at Tolles T...