Court News
March 25, 2017

03/25/17

By From JT Staff Reports

Municipal Court
Speeding – Rico L. Gaston, Richwood, $58 fine, $85 costs.
Speeding – Ryan M. Philbin, Dublin, $55 fine, $88 costs.
Stop sign – Elizabeth G. Ralley, Upper Arlington, $58 fine, $85 costs.
Speeding – Christopher D. Wells, 177 Grove St., $58 fine, $85 costs.
Seat belt – Fawne R. Jam...

Mechanicsburg man faces child porn counts
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 24, 2026
The Union County grand jury recently handed down indictments against a dozen individuals on charges ranging from child pornography offenses and domestic violence to drug possession, weapons violations...
Trio charged with taking electronics from Costco
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By Kyle Meddles 
June 16, 2026
A trio from Toledo have been charged together for attempting to steal gaming computers from Costco. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted codefendants Frankie Lee Rayford Jr., 46, Andrew Joesph Gra...
Man charged with having 1,500 child pornography images
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By Kyle Meddles 
June 6, 2026
A Marysville man has been charged with 16 felonies for allegedly possessing nearly 1,500 images of child porn. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Shane Benjamin Sager, 41, of 1612 Curry Lane, an...
Area celebrates Fourth of July
Local News, News
Above, these three boys along West Fifth Street spent time before the parade trying to get passing cars to honk their horns.
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 6, 2026
High temperatures and humidity couldn’t keep away thousands of Union County residents from viewing Independence Day parades over the holiday weekend. Below, a parade walker hands out frozen treats to ...
Officers injured in struggle with suspect
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By From JT Staff Reports 
July 6, 2026
A routine traffic stop early Friday morning escalated into a violent struggle that left three Marysville police officers injured and a suspect facing multiple felony charges. Perez R. Gray, 32, of Gro...
NU golf players participate in HOJGA tournament
Sports
Ethan Monroe getting ready to hit the ball during the 2025 campaign (Journal-Tribune file photo)
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 6, 2026
NU golf players participate in HOJGA tournament The Heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association held their Blues Creek G.C. tournament on June 29 in Marysville. Seven local golf players from the North Union...
Fairbanks football looking for “renewal of commitment”
Sports
Bryson Griffith running the ball against Madison-Plains during the 2025 campaign.
By Sarah Vollrath 
July 6, 2026
Head coach for the Fairbanks football team, Dave Carroll, is calling for a “renewal of commitment” for the 2026 campaign. “Our sports at Fairbanks are great, I was telling the kids, ‘why not us?’,” sa...
America’s birthday meets small-town tradition
News, Plain City, Plain City News
Above, a large crowd fills downtown Plain City during one of the community’s original Corn Carnivals. Held annually from 1914 through 1919, the Corn Carnival drew visitors from across the region with parades, contests, entertainment and agricultural exhibits. The festival celebrated the area’s agricultural heritage while bringing together residents for one of the community’s largest annual gatherings. More than a century later, the Corn Carnival remains one of the most cherished traditions in Plain City’s history. (Photos submitted)
Plain City revives Corn Carnival for country’s 250th
By Jack Christian 
July 4, 2026
The Village of Plain City is preparing to host a week of festivities as part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The celebration will b...