Local health officials have solutions to a growing problem of how children interact with the internet through smartphone apps. The internet has positive aspects for children, like watching videos and connecting with friends. There are other, more negative aspects like the “Momo Challenge” or the “Blue Whale Challenge,” which scare children into committing bad actions or traumatize them. Local health officials say they see it as a reflection of the evolving world of social media, and want to encourage parents on how to properly navigate between the good and bad. With the “Momo Challenge,” Carmen Irving, youth systems of care…
Author: Jacob Runnels
The things I will take with me The mementos of my past have a weird way of presenting themselves to me. As I was packing my car yesterday, I noticed an old VCR I purchased at a pawn shop in town about a year ago. It was $15 and I was assured by the employee it’d be a top-quality VCR worth hundreds of dollars “back in the day.” It also came with a free VHS copy of “Dances with Wolves.” I purchased it because my girlfriend wanted to get a head start on a Christmas present for her family. She…
Wesley J. Combs, 84, of Marysville, died Wednesday afternoon, March 27, 2019, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was retired from Nestle’ R&D as a welder/fabricator. A man of great faith, in later years, he was a minister and pastored his home church of Mt. Carmel Church, in Wellston, for three years. He was known as a man who enjoyed tinkering and spent a lot of time in his shop working on small engines and other projects. He also was known as the neighborhood mechanic who regularly helped those in need and enjoyed sharing his mechanical knowledge…
M. LeRoy Holt, 89, of Marysville, died peacefully Monday, March 25, 2019, at the Kobacker House in Columbus. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Ingram Funeral Home is completing arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Humane Society in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.ingramfuneralservice.com.
Harlan Franklin Jackson, 80, of Raymond, died at his home, just as he wished, early Tuesday morning, March 26, 2019, after a short illness, surrounded by his family. He was a farmer all his life. He took great joy in watching crops growing in the field and watched the change of seasons in anticipation of new growth. He enjoyed gardening and shared the fruits of his gardening with anyone who was interested. He became a prize pie baker in his later years. He was a man of few words but countless dreams. He enjoyed attending auctions and brought home an…
James R. “Rick” McConnahea, 58, of Marysville, died Monday morning, March 25, 2019, at the Convalarium at Indian Run in Dublin. He was a former maintenance employee at MEA. He was a very unselfish person willing to do anything for anyone, especially for family in need. He was a man who dearly loved his grandchildren. His pastimes included tinkering in the garage, welding and target shooting. He was born July 26, 1960, in Marysville, to the late James and Sue Rader McConnahea. He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy P. Bradley, whom he married Dec. 13, 2002; children,…
Pictured is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee, driven by Jason Winter, 29, of Raymond, which was involved in a car crash at the intersection of Route 347 and Lunda Road this morning. Winter was announced deceased at the scene and was transported to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jacob Runnels) –––– One person is dead after a car crash that closed the roadway at the intersection of Route 347 and Lunda Road at 7:47 a.m. today. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, the crash involved a 1998 Jeep Cherokee, driven by Jason A. Winter, 29, of Raymond,…
Karen M. Earl, 77, of Marysville, died Saturday morning, March 23, 2019, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware. She was a graduate of Marysville High School and a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially when sharing a meal with them. Before her health prevented her from doing so, she enjoyed tending to her bird feeders, collection of flowers and mowing her yard. She spent many days with her cats birdwatching. She was a joyful spirit, always willing to give of her time, money and prayers. She was born May 16,…
Gene Carter, 56, of Marysville, died Saturday morning, March 23, 2019, at Prestige Gardens in Marysville following a brief illness. He was an accomplished motorcycle and small engine mechanic who formerly worked for his parents at Carter Lawn and Garden. He was a member of Palestine Lodge #158 F&AM, Aladdin Temple Shrine and the Union County Shrine Club. He was born Oct. 30, 1962, in Marysville, to Beverly S. Flowers Carter and the late Charles J. Carter. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Dawn Tipton; paternal grandparents, Stanley and Violet Carter; and…