According to Plain City Police Department reports: Officers responded to Smucker Lane at 6:28 p.m. Sept. 11 for a possible neighbor dispute. Both parties stated it was verbal and agreed to remain civi...

Following a town hall on limited home rule, Jerome Township’s fiscal officer emphasized that he has no financial concerns about pursuing the measure. “My budget for 2024 will be no different whether w...

The Plain City Elementary PTO’s annual Mumkins and Munsters sale made just over $17,000 this year, which helped push the organization to a seven-year fundraising total of $115,000. PTO Co-Chair Tamara...

During the question and answer portion of a town hall on limited home rule, a number of Jerome Township residents took to the podium to comment on the strained relationship between the township and Un...

Jonathan Alder is getting a new school resource officer. At last week’s board of education meeting, school officials approved an agreement with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office to establish the pos...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: Officers responded to a possible fight on Maple Court at 1:06 a.m. Sept. 10. Upon arrival, the parties were separated and were warned of possible con...

The Jonathan Alder Homecoming Parade will be Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. The parade will launch from Pastime Park and travel south along North Chillicothe Street. It will then turn west onto West...

Plain City Council’s regular meeting Monday began with a moment of silence to remember and honor the lives lost 22 years earlier during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Mayor Jody Carney also ...

For the first time in recent history, an even split among Plain City Council members forced Mayor Jody Carney to cast a tiebreaking vote that rejected a proposed moratorium on changes to the Uptown. “...

Plain City Council members are trying to balance the pros and cons as they consider whether to move forward with a proposed moratorium on most changes to the Uptown. “Is this the best of a bad situati...

Visitors to the Jerome Township Building will notice some updates to the exterior of the building, as the back now matches the front which was renovated in 2020-2021. The Board of Trustees approved a ...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer took possession of a damaged license plate that was found on Shepper Avenue at 7:06 p.m. Aug. 31. The license plate was destroyed. An offi...

It might be best known for its pre-career curriculum for high school students, but Tolles Career and Technical Center is also a hub of adult education courses that recently earned the school state rec...

As Jerome Township voters consider approving limited home rule, the trustees revealed the root of a rift between the county and their desire to approach tax abatements differently. “It seems like the ...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer assisted the Union County Sheriff’s Office with an open door on North Chillicothe Street at 1:23 a.m. Aug. 24. An officer responded to Pas...

The Union County Commissioners have filed suit against Jerome Township over the board’s recent zoning amendment, another blow to an already strained relationship. At the regular meeting Wednesday, the...

Plain City’s new council members and mayor will see a bump in pay beginning in January. Council members will be paid an additional $50 per meeting they attend while the mayor will make $2,000 more ann...

Plain City Council members agreed to reach out to local business owners for feedback before finalizing a moratorium on most Uptown building changes. “I think we owe it to the business owners,” said Co...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer responded to Fairfield Drive at 4:16 p.m. Aug. 20 for a solicitor complaint. Subsequently, Edmond Carr, 37, of Grove City, was issued a ci...

The Ewing Historical Marker, pictured above, was recently relocated to Pastime Park. It will be rededicated on Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m. (Photo submitted) -- Local officials are excited about the new locat...

Jerome Township officials recently signed legislation in an effort to improve relationships with local partners, including area school districts and Union County. During a special meeting of the Board...

Plain City Police Department Chief Dale McKee said an incident on Maple Street Friday evening was simply a welfare check in which no one was harmed. At 7:05 p.m. Friday, PCPD released a statement rega...

Plain City Mayor Jody Carney took time during the most recent council meeting to recognize community members making a difference in the village. Carney, pictured at center, issued a certificate of app...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer responded to Miller’s Furniture on South Jefferson Avenue at 11:36 a.m. Aug. 9 for a 911 follow-up. The officer made contact and was advis...

The Jerome Township Division of Fire recently heard good news on two fronts, as they will receive the funding for a new tanker truck as well as bonuses for its firefighters. As part of a contract exte...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer responded to East First Avenue at 2:50 p.m. Aug. 2 for a complaint of identity fraud. The caller advised that someone filed an unemploymen...

Plain City officials are asking residents to prepare for intermittent traffic delays due to roadwork along Carriage Drive and portions of Lantern Lane and Jackson Street. Paving along these roads is s...

Jerome Township officials recently named Zetta Foust as the winner of the township’s coloring page contest. Jerome Township Administrative Assistant Michele Carter said the township received multiple ...

The Jerome Township Trustees recently initiated a zoning amendment that would create a second Innovation District in the township, as illustrated above. The zoning overlay would encompass approximatel...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer responded to Church Street at 9:22 p.m. July 27 for a complaint of a juvenile impersonating an officer. The officer made contact with the ...