Plain Township Government

10/14/2026

National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 24

Don’t be surprised by what is in your medicine cabinet. If you haven’t used them, don’t need them, or they’re expired, drop them off at the Plain Township Fire Station on Saturday, October 24th, from 10 am-2 pm. Only pills and capsules will be collected; liquid medications and syringes cannot be turned in.

Plain Township Fire Station
📍9500 Johnstown Road
🗓Saturday, October 24
⌚From 10:00 am-2:00 pm

10/13/2026

10/01/2026

October 1-7 is Stormwater Awareness Week, which has grown into a statewide effort that encourages communities and residents to raise awareness of how rainwater moves through infrastructure and impacts our environment.

🌳 Plant Native Trees & Plants that help reduce stormwater runoff.
☠ Properly dispose of chemicals and hazardous waste that are no longer being used.
🛢 Fix car leaks and clean up oil leaks to protect water quality.
🐕 Always pick up and throw away your pet's waste.
❄ Learn how to reduce winter salt usage.

10/01/2026

⚠ Fire Department Open House Parking

Theisen Drive is currently under construction next to the fire station. Event parking for the Plain Township Fire Department Open House will be at Marburn Academy. For those with mobility needs, we will have parking on-site, and the first driveway will remain open to traffic.

Plain Township Fire Department Open House
Sunday, October 4 from 11:00 am-4:00 pm

09/28/2026

Due to a positive West Nile test result in mosquito traps, Franklin County Public Health will spray the Plain Township/New Albany South zone on Tuesday, September 29 beginning at 8:30 PM (weather permitting). For further information and spray map details, please visit: https://mosquito.myfcph.org/spray-schedule-maps/

09/17/2026

At its September 16 meeting, the Board of Trustees adopted a resolution proclaiming September as Firefighter Appreciation Month. We want to thank all of our current and former firefighters for their service to the community. We deeply appreciate their commitment and dedication to the profession.

09/15/2026

Update (9/15): The Intersection of Fancher Road and S. County Line Road (Harlem Township) will Now Be CLOSED from 9/28 thru 11/14.
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The Intersection of Fancher Road and S. County Line Road (Harlem Township) will Be CLOSED from 9/21 thru 10/7 to install a Roundabout.
For More Information:
https://engineer.co.delaware.oh.us/the-intersection-of-fancher-road-and-s-county-line-road-will-be-closed-from-9-21-thru-10-7/

09/11/2026

Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, our staff and leadership gathered to pause, reflect, and remember.

We remember the thousands of lives lost that day and the families, friends, and communities forever changed by an unimaginable tragedy.

We especially honor the firefighters who courageously ran toward the danger to help others, knowing the risks they faced, and the 343 firefighters who never made it home. Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember their courage, their sacrifice, and the profound impact of that day.

May we always honor their memory.

09/10/2026

Due to a positive West Nile test result in mosquito traps, Franklin County Public Health will spray the New Albany/Plain Township North zone on Thursday, September 10 beginning at 8:45 PM (weather permitting). For further information and spray map details, please visit: https://mosquito.myfcph.org/spray-schedule-maps/