Jonathan Alder students and administrators sit and listen to a story read by Monroe Elementary second grader, Brylee Castleberry on Wednesday. With help from their teacher, Tracie House (pictured with...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer observed a garage door open on Red Knot Court at 2:20 a.m. May 11. The officer made contact with the homeowner, who advised it was left op...

The Jerome Township Trustees took a step Tuesday night toward adding three new properties to the Joint Economic Development District (JEDD). The trustees held a public hearing during their regular mee...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer observed a parked vehicle at Madison Way with the trunk open and no one around May 2 at 11:38 p.m. The trunk was secured and attempts are ...

Village officials are considering another economic development tool as they work toward the creation of a Plain City Community Improvement Corporation (CIC). During their most recent work session, Dev...

Jonathan Alder will have a new treasurer going into next school year. At the regular May meeting on Monday evening, the district’s board of education approved Mark Ingles as treasurer. Ingles will rep...

Employees in the Jerome Township Roads Division will see a significant pay increase at the recommendation of the township’s new administrator. “It’s just time to get their pay where these folks can su...

A decision to rezone land for an age-restricted community of patio homes split the Jerome Township Trustees between whether it will allow for more dense residential developments in the future. “As far...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer responded to Carlisle Gifts on South Jefferson Avenue at 9:32 a.m. May 1 for an alarm drop. The officer made contact with an employee and ...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer took possession of two found credit cards at Shell/Plain City Village Mart on South Jefferson Avenue at 5:03 a.m. April 20. The officer co...

Plain City will become involved with Madison County’s new land bank, which village officials said will serve as another economic development tool as the village continues to grow. Council voted unanim...

The illustrative site plan above shows Darby Station Section 3, for which the platting and final development plan were approved by Plain City Council Monday night. The development is located on just u...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer responded to East Main Street at 1:10 p.m. April 16 for a solicitor complaint. The officer canvassed the area but was unable to locate any...

Contents that will be included in the Jerome Township time capsule are pictured above, including modern toys like a Pop Socket, Lego figurines, fidget spinners and a wristband. Along with items from r...

Jerome Township officials are considering a rezoning request that would allow for the development of 94 single-family patio homes in a neighborhood called the Courtyards on Ryan Parkway, illustrated a...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer responded to Madison Way at 2:02 p.m. April 9 for a loose dog. The officer made contact with the owner who retrieved the dog and was warne...

Plain City Mayor Jody Carney, at center, presented Plain City Police Department Chief Dale McKee with a proclamation Monday recognizing 25 years of full-time service to the village. Village Administra...

Plain City Council approved two ordinances during a special meeting Wednesday that will allow the village to move forward with improvements to Noteman Road. Council unanimously approved a contract of ...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer assisted the Union County Sheriff’s Office with a driving complaint on Route 161 at 7:23 a.m. April 4. An officer responded to the area of...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer responded to Madison Avenue at 12:36 p.m. March 26 for a complaint of a loose canine. The officer took possession of the dog and transport...

Plain City Council members took actions Monday to prepare for growth in the village, both at its core and the outskirts. During its meeting Monday, council unanimously adopted the Uptown Master Plan a...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer found a door unsecure at McDonald’s on South Jefferson Avenue at 1:21 a.m. March 13. The officer searched the building and found nothing o...

Graphics above illustrate the types of signage Plain City could install as part of a wayfinding program initiated by Union County. A preliminary budget indicates the village would need to pay $137,450...

The Plain City Public Library recently hosted a farm-themed Story Time to celebrate “Read Across America Day” and National Agriculture Month. During the event, children listened to Mayor Jody Carney, ...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer responded to Marathon/GB Power LLC on West Main Street at 7:40 p.m. March 6 for a report of a private property crash. An incident report w...

As Jerome Township Fiscal Officer Robert Caldwell presented the 2022 Financial Statement to the Board of Trustees, he said some of the most interesting figures included in the document aren’t related ...

The graphic above illustrates a concept to create a public plaza at the intersection of Main Street and Chillicothe Street in Uptown Plain City. Improvements at the intersection are one of six “priori...

According to Plain City Police Department reports: Officers responded to Mike’s Pit Stop on West Main Street at 7:39 p.m. Feb. 27 for a report of a possible domestic dispute. The parties stated it was...

Plain City teenagers are pictured attending a recent session of the Plain City Police Department’s New-Behind-The-Wheel Driver Training. The course, which offers advice and instruction beyond what is ...

Plain City officials are planning to bump pay for part-time and seasonal employees, in accordance with an increase to minimum wage. Council heard the first reading of a resolution Monday that will inc...