City acts to close problem bar
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December 15, 2025
Marysville officials are objecting to the liquor permit renewal for Slushed Up, the bar pictured above at 116 N. Main St. City officials said there have been too many calls to the police department reporting issues at the bar going back to August of last year. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

City acts to close problem bar

Police have been called for 40 incidents in last 16 months

By Michael Williamson 

A rap sheet of disturbances over a short period of time led Marysville officials to challenge the future of a problematic local bar.

Marysville Police Chief Tony Brooks said Slushed Up, the business at 116 N. Main St., has been on the Marysville Police Department’s radar for some time. Formally obj...

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