Village of Plain City, Ohio

Village of Plain City, Ohio Plain City is a vibrant and rapidly growing community of 4,313 residents located in Madison and Union Counties, Ohio, just northwest of Columbus.

๐ŸŒพ Welcome to Plain City โ€” a proud, modern-rural community where people and businesses come to thrive.
๐Ÿ“ฒ Sharing Village news, events, and services.
๐Ÿ“ž For specific matters, please contact the Village offices at 614-873-3527. A community of rich agricultural heritage, Plain City is known for its small town charm, thriving historic Uptown District, safe neighborhoods, scenic prairie vistas, and excel

lent educational system. But perhaps, Plain City is best known for its Mennonite background and related businesses like The Der Dutchman, which attracts thousands of visitors annually. Plain City is located on the banks of the Big Darby Creek State and National Scenic River, which is noted for its tremendous biodiversity and abundance of aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals. This biodiversity has led to the Big Darby being designated a State and National Scenic River. While Plain City is characterized by its historic โ€œVillage Districtโ€, the community has witnessed extensive residential growth during the past decade. New residential developments, such as Darby Fields, Darby Station, Madison Meadows, The Hamlet on Darby, The Run at Hofbauer Preserve, and others, have been the genesis of extensive population growth and suburban transformation. This growth, together with Plain Cityโ€™s prime location near Interstate 270 and US-33, has made Plain City particularly attractive for future commercial and industrial growth. Community leaders are making strategic investments and executing development plans to ensure that Plain City continues to grow in a smart and sustainable fashion.

โ˜€๏ธ The weather is looking perfect this weekend for the 2026 Plain City Bluegrass & BBQ Festival at Pastime Park! ๐ŸŽถJoin u...
05/28/2026

โ˜€๏ธ The weather is looking perfect this weekend for the 2026 Plain City Bluegrass & BBQ Festival at Pastime Park! ๐ŸŽถ

Join us Saturday, May 30th from 12โ€“8 PM for the ultimate summer kickoff packed with:
๐ŸŽป Live Bluegrass Music
๐Ÿ– Mouth-Watering BBQ
๐Ÿฐ Bounce House Fun for the Kids
๐Ÿ‹ Sweet Treats & Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family Fun All Day Long

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission is FREE thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Mainstreet Treasures, Renewal by Andersen of Columbus, Amazon, and Robot Speakers.

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, gather your friends and family, and spend the day enjoying incredible live music, delicious food trucks, and small-town summer fun at beautiful Pastime Park.

๐ŸŽต BLUEGRASS BAND SCHEDULE
12:00โ€“1:00 PM โ€” The Bill Purk Experience
1:20โ€“2:20 PM โ€” Lincoln Highway
2:40โ€“3:40 PM โ€” New Mountain Heritage
4:00โ€“5:00 PM โ€” Lonesome, Lost & Foggy
5:20โ€“6:20 PM โ€” The Relentless Mules
6:40โ€“7:40 PM โ€” Blue Diggity

๐Ÿด FOOD TRUCKS
โ€ข Buckeye BBQ Express
โ€ข Rudyโ€™s BBQ
โ€ข Bite Back Food Truck
โ€ข Millerโ€™s Ice Cream
โ€ข Tasty Sips Fresh-Squeezed Lemonades

Check out the event map for more details and make plans now for one of Plain Cityโ€™s favorite summer traditions!

โณ Weโ€™re nearing the finish line, Plain City!There are only a few days left to share your feedback on Plain Cityโ€™s Compre...
05/28/2026

โณ Weโ€™re nearing the finish line, Plain City!

There are only a few days left to share your feedback on Plain Cityโ€™s Comprehensive Plan Update, and this is your chance to help shape the future of our growing community before the comment period closes on June 3.

(Consider this your friendly โ€œnowโ€™s the time to chime inโ€ reminder ๐Ÿ˜‰)

๐Ÿ“ View the Draft Comprehensive Plan PDF:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:f492b582-c42d-4523-a068-b6c0161214f8

โœ… Share your feedback through the online survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V97MJ6V

After months of research, analysis, and conversations with residents, business owners, workers, and community stakeholders, the Village is excited to share this draft vision for Plain Cityโ€™s future.

The Comprehensive Plan Update includes recommendations related to:
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Land Use & Housing
๐Ÿ’ผ Jobs & Economic Development
๐ŸŒณ Parks & Recreation
๐Ÿš— Transportation & Mobility
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Governance & Community Services
๐Ÿ™๏ธ Uptown Plain City

Once adopted, this plan will serve as a long-term roadmap to help guide thoughtful growth while preserving the qualities that make Plain City such a special place to live, work, and visit.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more about the project at the Picture Plain City website:
https://www.plaincityohio.gov/residents/pictureplaincity.php

Your voice matters, and weโ€™d love to hear your thoughts before the review period closes!

๐Ÿšจ Weโ€™re Hiring: Code Compliance Inspector ๐ŸšจCome join the Village of Plain City โ€” a friendly, supportive, and hardworking...
05/28/2026

๐Ÿšจ Weโ€™re Hiring: Code Compliance Inspector ๐Ÿšจ

Come join the Village of Plain City โ€” a friendly, supportive, and hardworking team dedicated to serving our residents and helping our growing community thrive.

๐Ÿ“ง To Apply: Email your resume to [email protected]
๐Ÿ’ฒ Pay: $24.00 โ€“ $26.52 per hour (full-time)
๐Ÿ“ Job Posting: https://www.plaincityohio.gov/job_detail_T10_R35.php

In this role, youโ€™ll help ensure compliance with zoning and property maintenance regulations, investigate complaints, conduct inspections, prepare reports, and support planning and zoning activities throughout the Village.

โœ… What Weโ€™re Looking For:
โ€ข Strong communication and report writing skills.
โ€ข Attention to detail and observational skills.
โ€ข Experience in zoning, planning, inspections, or code enforcement preferred.
โ€ข Ability to work with residents, contractors, business owners, and public officials.

This newly created position by Village Council is focused on improving quality of life, strengthening property maintenance standards, beautifying our community, and helping protect property values throughout Plain City.

๐ŸŽฏ Benefits Include:
โ€ข Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
โ€ข Paid Time Off
โ€ข Retirement Plan & 457(b)
โ€ข Tuition Reimbursement
โ€ข Parental Leave
โ€ข Health Savings Account

Be part of a team committed to professionalism, service, and community growth.

๐Ÿ“ธ Letโ€™s see your creativity, Plain City! ๐ŸŒฝAs we celebrate America 250 at the return of the Plain City Corn Carnival on S...
05/27/2026

๐Ÿ“ธ Letโ€™s see your creativity, Plain City! ๐ŸŒฝ

As we celebrate America 250 at the return of the Plain City Corn Carnival on September 12, weโ€™re inviting local photographers of all ages to capture the spirit of our community through the Plain City Corn Carnival Photo Contest!

๐Ÿšœ Whether itโ€™s agriculture, small-town life, local landmarks, summer memories, or community pride โ€” we want to see Plain City through your lens. Both Youth and Adult divisions are available, so everyone has a chance to participate.

๐Ÿ† Winning entries will be displayed during the Corn Carnival in Uptown Plain City on Saturday, September 12!

๐Ÿ“ธ Contest Divisions:
โ€ข Youth Photography Contest (students within Jonathan Alder Local School District)
โ€ข Adult Photography Contest (ages 18+ residing within Jonathan Alder Local School District)

๐Ÿ“ Submission Forms:
โ€ข Youth Photography: https://na2.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhC2EBrd8cfozKlfRfpBzR63WL5gT9QDPNWtt7I_mLQRStV3zojQHMgzMBFKSnQ_mhM*
โ€ข Adult Photography: https://na2.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCvAQ7AOIeiOzB_r7XO_QKF3jkHZntV5hz7fsVkcud8jVWU1qYQ23nsKUzcQAufH-0*

๐Ÿ“… Submission Deadline:
All photo entries must be submitted in person at the Plain City Municipal Building by September 4 at 4:00 P.M.

Photos will be judged on creativity, originality, composition, interpretation of theme, and overall visual impact by a panel of local photographers, educators, and community leaders.

So this summer, grab your camera, explore the community, and show us what makes Plain City special! ๐ŸŒฝ

Due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day this week to Friday, M...
05/27/2026

Due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day this week to Friday, May 29. ๐Ÿšฎ

Village residents should have their trash and recycling bins at the curb by 7 a.m. Friday morning instead of Thursday's regular pickup time.

โžก๏ธFor more information about the Village's waste hauler, Local Waste Services, and trash/recycling collection, visit: https://www.plaincityohio.gov/government/departments/trash___recycling.php

โ“Have questions about NOPEC, energy aggregation, or the enrollment letters arriving in the mail? Get the facts, hear dir...
05/27/2026

โ“Have questions about NOPEC, energy aggregation, or the enrollment letters arriving in the mail? Get the facts, hear directly from energy experts, and have your questions answered Thursday!โšก

Join the Village of Plain City and NOPEC at 6 PM on Thursday, May 28, at the Plain City Municipal Building to learn what Community Choice Aggregation means for you, your household, and your energy options.

NOPEC representatives will provide a short presentation and answer resident questions in person. Whether youโ€™re considering participating in the program or planning to opt out, this meeting is designed to help residents better understand the process before enrollment deadlines arrive.

๐Ÿ”Œ Electric Aggregation
โ€ข Electric opt-out period: May 14 โ€“ June 3
โ€ข Eligible customers who do not opt out will automatically be enrolled in NOPECโ€™s Standard Program.
โ€ข Current standard electric rate: 9.999ยข/kWh through September
โ€ข Optional fixed-rate plans are also available, including a current 12-month fixed rate of 9.79ยข/kWh.

โ›ฝ Natural Gas Aggregation
โ€ข Enrollment letters mail May 27
โ€ข Gas opt-out period: May 28 โ€“ June 17
โ€ข Participation is optional, and residents may opt out using the form included in their letter.
โ€ข There will be no interruption in service during the transition.

For additional information, visit NOPEC.org or call NOPECโ€™s 24/7 support center at 855-667-3201.

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ โ€œRemember and Honorโ€ was the theme of the 2026 Plain City Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony held Monday morning. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธHos...
05/26/2026

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ โ€œRemember and Honorโ€ was the theme of the 2026 Plain City Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony held Monday morning. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Hosted by American Legion Plain City Post 248, the annual tradition began at Pastime Park and traveled through Plain City with ceremonial stops at Darby Township Cemetery, the Cemetery Pike bridge, and Forest Grove Cemetery, where the community gathered for the Memorial Day ceremony.

โœจ Mayor of Plain City Jody Carney offered opening remarks, followed by performances from the Jonathan Alder High School Band, wreath presentations, and honors from local veterans organizations and scouts.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Guest speaker Major General (Ret.) Deborah Ashenhurst reflected on the sacrifices of fallen service members and encouraged everyone to always remember their service and sacrifice.

โ€œFreedom is as familiar as the air we breathe here in America, but this is not the case for many around the world," said Ashenhurst. "We should remember that this came at a cost.โ€

๐Ÿ‘ A special thank you to the participating organizations, including the local Boy Scouts, the Daughters of the American Revolution, veterans groups, volunteers, and everyone who attended to help make this a meaningful day of remembrance for our community.

โœจ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†! โœจThe Village of Plain City was honored at Thursday's Central Ohio ...
05/22/2026

โœจ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†! โœจ

The Village of Plain City was honored at Thursday's Central Ohio PRism Awards in downtown Columbusโ€”standing alongside major PR firms, corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies across the region. For our small but growing community, this moment marks a meaningful milestone and reflects our ongoing commitment to connecting with residents.

The PRism Awards, hosted by PRSA Central Ohio, celebrate outstanding public relations, marketing, and communications work across a wide range of organizations throughout Central Ohio.

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿญ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—บ ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†:
โ€ข Best Use of a Social Media Platform โ€” Launch of Instagram
โ€ข Best Public Affairs Campaign โ€” โ€œPlain City Powers Ahead with Energy Aggregationโ€

Communications Manager Chase Evans accepted the awards on behalf of the Village, joined by Mayor Jody Carney, Village Administrator Haley Lupton, and Development Director Jason Stanford.

๐Ÿ† ๐—”๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€:
๐Ÿ“ฒ Since launching in May 2025, Instagram has helped bring the Village of Plain City to life for a younger audience through professional photography, short-form video, and authentic, in-house storytelling. The platform has increased engagement and highlights Village news, events, and local life, complementing the success of Facebook as a key communications hub.

๐Ÿ“ถ Plain Cityโ€™s Instagram now has 1,700+ followers and 43,000+ monthly interactions, while the Villageโ€™s Facebook presence has grown from 6,000 to over 10,000 followers with more than 3.1 million annual content views.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plaincityohio/

โšกThe Plain City Gas and Electric Aggregation initiative was approved by voters with more than 70% support in the November election, reflecting strong community understanding and engagement. The campaign was also recognized for its clear, accessible approach to explaining a complex ballot initiative through transparent, multi-platform education.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more about Plain City Energy Aggregation: https://www.plaincityohio.gov/residents/gaselectricaggregation.php

Weโ€™re proud of both of these honors and even more proud of the work behind them that helps keep Plain City connected every day!๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿšง Notice: Work begins on the Shepper & Converse Reconstruction Project starting next Tuesday, May 26. As part of the Vil...
05/22/2026

๐Ÿšง Notice: Work begins on the Shepper & Converse Reconstruction Project starting next Tuesday, May 26.

As part of the Village of Plain Cityโ€™s continued commitment to improving local infrastructure, this project near Uptown Plain City will begin next week, with J&J Schlaegel, Inc. serving as the contractor. The project is designed to help reduce flooding while improving safety and accessibility for residents.

๐Ÿ’ง Planned improvements include:
โ€ข New sidewalks along Shepper Avenue
โ€ข Stormwater drainage improvements
โ€ข New water lines in coordination with the Mid-Ohio Water & Sewer District
โ€ข Updated striping
โ€ข New pavement, curb, and gutter

๐Ÿ‘ท What to Expect:
โ€ข Partial road closures throughout construction (Shepper Ave & Converse Ave, Noteman Rd to East 3rd St).
โ€ข Road work signage in the area.
โ€ข Resident access maintained through alleyways when needed.

โœ… The contractor will work diligently to complete the project as safely and efficiently as possible. Additional updates will be shared as work progresses. This project builds on prior OPWC-funded improvements and is supported in part by the Villageโ€™s stormwater utility, helping fund critical infrastructure upgrades that directly benefit the community.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we invest in important infrastructure improvements.

๐Ÿ“ž Questions or concerns?
Call 614-873-3527 or email [email protected].

Whoโ€™s ready for pool season?! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆThe Plain City Aquatic Center opens Memorial Day Weekend:๐Ÿ“… Saturday, May 23 โ€“ Monday, M...
05/22/2026

Whoโ€™s ready for pool season?! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ

The Plain City Aquatic Center opens Memorial Day Weekend:
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, May 23 โ€“ Monday, May 25

Weโ€™re fully staffed and ready for an amazing summer! The pool will be open rain or shine, except in cases of thunder or lightning. โ›ˆ๏ธ

For pool closures and weather-related updates, download the Village of Plain City app (search โ€œPlain Cityโ€ in the App Store or Google Play) or follow Plain City Parks & Recreation on Facebook.

๐Ÿ•’ Opening Weekend Hours
๐Ÿ’ง May 23โ€“24: 11 AM โ€“ 7 PM
๐Ÿ’ง May 25 (Memorial Day): 11 AM โ€“ 8 PM

๐Ÿ“Œ The pool will be closed May 26โ€“29 and reopens for the full season May 30 โ€“ September 7.

โ˜€๏ธ Regular Season Hours
๐Ÿ’ง Mondayโ€“Thursday: 11 AM โ€“ 8 PM
๐Ÿ’ง Fridayโ€“Sunday: 11 AM โ€“ 7 PM

๐Ÿ“Plain City Aquatic Center: 160 W. Second Street, Plain City, OH 43064
๐Ÿ“ž 614-873-3527 ext. 110 (during pool hours)

For complete information on season membership and daily admission rates, visit our website: https://tr.ee/pcaquaticcenter

We canโ€™t wait to see everyone at the pool! ๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ

Address

800 Village Boulevard
Plain City, OH
43064

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16148733527

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