Plain City

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...

Plain City Public Library is celebrating Take-Your-Child-to-the-Library Day on Saturday, Feb. 1 with two great programs for children of all ages. From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., children 12 years old a...

Jonathan Alder Treasurer Aaron Johnson, right, swears in board of education members, from left, Shannon Foust, Bill McCartney, Christine Blacka and Steve Votaw as member Mary Jo Boyd looks on Monday. ...

The Jonathan Alder district recently purchased a visitor management system. Above, High School Assistant Principal Mark Fenik demonstrates the new system using board member Christine Blacka’s identifi...

After addressing many of their 2019 goals, Plain City Council is gearing up for another productive year. “Council set some ambitious objectives last year and we got most of them,” said Village Adminis...

Jerome Township Trustees are still undecided as to how to move forward with the Pioneer Crossing development. The application to rezone approximately 111 acres to PD (planned development) on the south...

Jerome Township celebrated the service of longtime Trustee Ron Rhodes with a retirement party Thursday, Dec. 19. Rhodes, pictured above with a cake, was a township trustee for nearly 40 years, as well...

The Jonathan Alder girls softball team was recognized at the Ohio Senate for winning the 2019 Division II State Championship. The team was at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday, Dec. 11, to celebrate it...

Throughout the village, residents are embracing the holiday spirit. During Saturday’s Christmas Under the Clock event, the Girl Scouts and Plain City Police Department partnered to host “Cram the Crui...

Jonathan Alder Drum Major Isaiah Heyman touches his plume to the turf at the Teays Valley stadium prior to the start of the Pioneers’ playoff football game against Jackson Friday. JA won the game 38-1...

The Plain City Elementary School Girls on the Run team participated in a celebratory 5K run Saturday at Columbus Commons. Over the course of the 10-week program, girls in grades 3-8 develop essential ...

The Plain City Public Library hosted a “Family Sing-Along” Tuesday evening. The event welcomed children to sing along, karaoke-style to their favorite family-friendly songs. Pictured is Miles Moran, 5...