Local woman missing
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October 7, 2024
Officials are looking for Vendula "Wendy” Rose, 41, of Marysville, who was last seen Sept. 24. Rose posted a “selfie” of her hiking, above. Officials believe the picture was taken and sent to friends the day before she went missing. Rose’s car, a Silver Honda Accord Ohio with the Ohio license plate “CHKS FLY,” was last seen Sept. 24, on a traffic camera in Oxford, Alabama. The car was found last week near the Cheaha State Park in Alabama. (Photo submitted)

Local woman missing

Did not return after planned hike in Alabama

By Mac Cordell 

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a local woman, last seen in September.

The Marysville Police Division is asking for help finding Vendula “Wendy” Rose, 41, of Marysville. Capt. Nate Sachs, of the Marysville Police Division, said the woman, who goes by “Wendy,” is 5’...

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