Court News

September 12, 2018

09/12/18

By Mac Cordell

Municipal Court
Speeding – Abigail M. Yoder, Goshen, IN, $58 fine, $85 costs.
Speeding – Aaron D. Greve, Urbana, $55 fine, $88 costs.
Seat belt – Adam Franck, Maria Stein, $20 fine, $66 costs.
Fail to control – Martha A. Hemmer, Bellefontaine, $58 fine, $85 costs.
Fail to control – Jaime S. Mar...

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Richwood man charged with allegedly trying to strangle girlfriend

By Kyle Meddles

September 11, 2025

A Richwood man has been charged after reportedly strangling his live-in girlfriend. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Michael Vincent Harmon, 35, of 15 Beatty Ave., Richwood, and charged him wi...

Court News, Local News, News

Investigation of thefts leads to woman living in storage unit

By Kyle Meddles

September 5, 2025

A woman from Florida was found to be living in a Marysville storage unit as the result of a police investigation into multiple thefts she allegedly committed in the area. The Union County Grand Jury h...

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Man who shot at cops gets $5M bond

By Kyle Meddles

September 4, 2025

The Marysville man charged with shooting at local police officers has plead not guilty to all charges and is being held on a $5 million bond while the prosecution pushes to deny bail. Dustin Ohm, 29, ...

Lady Monarch spikers drop match to Braves

Sports

Marysville’s Fran Ortiz Torres (11) bumps the ball skyward during the team’s most recent home game against Olentangy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch spikers drop match to Braves

By Aleksei Pavloff

September 15, 2025

Marysville’s volleyball program suffered a loss during its second conference match against Olentangy. The Lady Braves defeated the Lady Monarchs with the margins of 25-17, 27-25, 11-25 and 28-26. “We ...

Lady Panthers bounce back; remain unbeaten with four-set victory over Cedarville Indians

Sports

Avery Gallmeyer of Fairbanks (15) tips the ball back over the net against Cedarville. Also pictured for FHS is Gracie Boyer (10). The Lady Panthers won the match in four sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Panthers bounce back; remain unbeaten with four-set victory over Cedarville Indians

By Tim Miller

September 15, 2025

Fairbanks volleyball coach Allison Gorton knew the recent match against Cedarville wasn’t going to be a walk in the park. “We know Cedarville is a good team,” said Gorton. “They are a big team.” The I...

Sports

Monarch netters blank Thomas Worthington

By Tim Miller

September 15, 2025

The Lady Monarch tennis team improved to 8-5 overall and 1-1 in the Ohio Capital Conference with a 5-0 victory over Thomas Worthington. Singles -Natalie Fair (M) topped Watson (TW) 6-3, 7-5; -Nyla Bau...

Sports

JA, Cardinal volleyball squads earn victories

By Tim Miller

September 15, 2025

Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball team took down London in straight sets by scores of 25-14, 25-20, 20-11. The Lady Pioneers upped their overall record to 10-1. They are 4-0 in matches within the Ce...

News, Plain City, Plain City News

On April 17 earlier this year, the Jerome Township Fire Department responded to the Amazon data center at 8619 Industrial Parkway for a fire, where they experienced access issues, delays and multiple safety violations. Responders stayed on-scene for 36 hours alongside units from ten other fire departments. The fire resulted in five workers sustaining injuries and an estimated loss of $50 million in fire damages. (File photo)

Data sinners

Jerome Twp. data centers creating heartburn for fire department, little benefit

By Kyle Meddles

September 13, 2025

In the lead up to a nine-month moratorium placed on data centers by the Jerome Township Trustees, the Jerome Township Fire Department has been putting pressure on Amazon after they have refused to add...

Education, News, Plain City News

Alder may need modulars

By Michael Williamson

September 13, 2025

It’s possible some Plain City Elementary School students could be in modular classrooms as early as next year. While nothing is set in stone, nor have any decisions been made, the Jonathan Alder Board...