Plain City
April 18, 2019

JA’s Hayes moves from middle to high school

By Michael Williamson

Clint Hayes has been named the new principal at Jonathan Alder High School.
The district board of education approved Superintendent Gary Chapman’s recommendation at the regular meeting on Apr. 8. Chapman picked Hayes, who will be moving from principal at the junior high, to fill the spot of current...

Plain City plans for return of Corn Carnival
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Plain City plans for return of Corn Carnival
By Jack Christian 
December 20, 2025
The Village of Plain City announced the return of the Plain City Corn Carnival, officially bringing the longtime community tradition back to the village on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The event will...
Saving the bulls
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A driver on U.S. 42 called in a barn fire on Wells Road at 3:34 p.m. on Nov. 28. Pictured above, smoke bellows from the building, which is a European-Union certified bull barn at Select Sires housing priceless, genetically-gifted bovines. Officials said the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Photo submitted)
Saving the bulls
Firefighters, employees rescue high-value animals at Select Sires
By Kyle Meddles 
December 10, 2025
For most people, Black Friday is a day to sit around with a belly full of turkey and do some online shopping, but for staff at Select Sires, the day after Thanksgiving was a race to save ten of its pr...
Memorial, Plain City clear the air
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Melanie Ziegler and Spence Fisher with Memorial Health spoke to Plain City council and residents Monday about the recent inaccurate reports of all medical services leaving town (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
Memorial, Plain City clear the air
Report of health system leaving the village squashed
By Jack Christian 
December 9, 2025
Memorial Health officials attended the most recent Village of Plain City Council meeting Monday to address what they described as a misunderstanding in the community regarding their ongoing move to Je...
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Area churches announce Christmas services
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Area churches announce Christmas services
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 23, 2025
Local churches have announced their Christmas service schedules: Beloved UMC - Special Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. with music beginning at 6:45 p.m., Dec. 24. Contemporary and traditional music pl...
Man faces felonies in strangling case
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Man faces felonies in strangling case
Grand jury indictments
By Kyle Meddles 
December 22, 2025
A Marysville man has been charged after allegedly breaking into his girlfriend’s bedroom and attempting to strangle her. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Antonio Jeter, 31, of 551 Linden St., ...
Acciona makes donation to fire district
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Acciona makes donation to fire district
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 22, 2025
Acciona Energia recently made a donation of more than $32,000 to the Southeast Hardin/Northwest Union Joint Fire District to purchase turnout gear and additional safety equipment. The donation is part...
Honda to have float in 2026 Rose Parade
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Honda to have float in 2026 Rose Parade
By From JT Staff Reports 
December 22, 2025
Honda will return to lead the 2026 Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. The company will head the 137th parade with The Power of Teams float, celebrating how “dreams are most powerful when they are realized...
The newest Fairbanks panter
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Five-month old Scout relaxes in Mrs. Rachel Jones' classroom during a school day at Fairbanks Middle School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
The newest Fairbanks panter
Foster dog at FMS ties into ELA lessons
By Jack Christian 
December 20, 2025
Fairbanks Schools are taking learning to new heights, as a sixth-grade classroom recently had the unique opportunity to host a foster dog with the goal of helping the puppy find a forever home. Scout,...
Plain City plans for return of Corn Carnival
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Plain City plans for return of Corn Carnival
By Jack Christian 
December 20, 2025
The Village of Plain City announced the return of the Plain City Corn Carnival, officially bringing the longtime community tradition back to the village on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The event will...