Plain City

Jonathan Alder’s five-year forecast looks strong but growth in the district will likely result in more spending over the next few years as expenditures outpace revenue. This graph shows what happens i...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer responded to the North Avenue Apartments on North Avenue at 1:35 p.m. Nov. 13 for a report of a neighbor dispute. All parties were advised...

Community members gathered on Saturday for a tree dedication ceremony in honor of former Plain City Mayor Douglas “Pete” Meaige. His family members dedicated a tree in his honor, including a plaque co...

Plain City residents could be receiving their trash bills on a new schedule beginning in the new year. Council members heard the first reading of an ordinance Monday that would alter garbage collectio...

Plain City Council got a first look at the plans for a residential development that would add almost 90 acres and 227 homes to the village. Amanda Webb, with Fischer Homes, shared the developer’s plan...

More than a year after the Jerome Township Trustees first heard a request from their fire chief to purchase an aerial ladder truck, they will do so. The board voted unanimously during their most recen...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer responded to a parking complaint at Allstate on West Main Street at 8:09 a.m. Oct. 17 regarding a vehicle that had been parked in the same...

Jerome Township residents decisively struck down a measure to implement limited home rule while electing a former trustee to a vacant seat on the board. Voters cast 3,218 ballots against limited home ...

Plain City Council members voted last week to grant its remaining federal COVID relief dollars to a group of local businesses and a nonprofit after the pair proposed a plan to work together to meet ea...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer was requested to deliver a message on South Chillicothe Street at 9:46 a.m. Oct. 31. However, the officer was unable to make contact. Offi...

Plain City officials said judges of the Fall Festival’s Costume Contest had an especially tough time selecting winners among a variety of creative costumes. In the 0-2 years category, Ziggy and Sonny ...

Village residents will have a number of names to consider this election as six candidates compete for three council seats. Incumbents Frank Reed and James Sintz are seeking reelection while Tyler Harr...

Editor’s note: This is the third in a weeklong series of Journal-Tribune stories that will highlight contested elections and issues in Union County. Election stories will run each day through the end ...

Plain City topped neighboring communities in a friendly competition during the Madison County Food Drive. Pictured above are a number of nonperishable food items donated on behalf of the village, many...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer found a door unsecured at Brick House Blue on South Chillicothe Street at 4:44 a.m. Oct. 4. The officer searched the building and found no...

Plain City officials are working to ensure the village’s 2024 budget reflects council’s goals and lessons they’ve learned from other areas. Village Administrator Haley Lupton emphasized the 2024 budge...

Plain City students and families recently got some time outside as they joined in on National Walk and Roll to School Day. The Plain City Police Department partnered with Plain City Elementary School ...

Elementary students at Jonathan Alder demonstrate the new Amplify program to board of education members on Monday. The program started at Monroe Elementary and is being implemented in fourth grade cla...

As Plain City officials finalize the 2024 budget, they are looking at their personnel priorities. Earlier this summer, Plain City contracted with The Management Advisory Group to review the village’s ...

The Village of Plain City was recently recognized by Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director Anne M. Vogel as one of 48 businesses and organizations that are going above and beyond to prot...

In a split vote, the Jerome Township Trustees approved a rezoning application that will pave the way for RaceTrac to construct on an 8.99-acre area along U.S. 42. The Atlanta-based company plans to bu...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer found a door unsecured at Brick House Blue on South Chillicothe Street at 5 a.m. Sept. 19 and searched the building and found nothing out ...

Front Porch Home owner Cheryl Steiner, at center, said her customers generally come from about a 30-mile radius, although she has plenty of Plain City customers as well. Steiner said she enjoys being ...

In the growing region of Central Ohio, Plain City’s development manager is focused on embracing growth while being selective about what exactly comes to the village. “We are focused on responsible, co...

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...