According to Marysville Police Department reports: Kimberly D. Brooks, 46, of East Sixth Street was cited for driving under financial responsibility law suspension on Industrial Parkway at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday. Police responded to a report of a rape involving a victim under the age of 13 at an unlisted address at 1:16 a.m. Wednesday. Police responded to a report of drug abuse in the 700 block of South Plum Street at 7:03 a.m. Wednesday. Police responded to the scene of an accident involving a hit-skip driver and Albert Joseph Smith, 45, of Temple Hills, Maryland that occurred on U.S. 33…
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William Robert Jones, 58, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. He was born November 28, 1965, to William Carl Jones and Virginia Pack Jones in Marysville, Ohio. He was a 1984 graduate of Marysville High School. His father, Bill, started Marysville Free Will Baptist Church. Following high school graduation, Bob enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed at Ft. Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma. Bob met his wife, Carla at church in Tulsa, Oklahoma in July of 1986. He was honorably discharged from the Army on March 28, 1988, and they married on April 1, 1988. They…
Freddie Graham Walker, 85 of Marysville, Ohio, formerly of Dexter, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Marysville. Freddie grew up in the Baptist faith, always singing Christian songs and enjoyed old western movies. He worked most of his life in the factory field, always tinkering around the house, building bird houses, tables, and lamps. “He’ll fix it if he can.” He was a bird watcher and loved to fish. One of his great sayings, especially to his grandkids was, “You got any money? Well don’t take any wooden nickels.” or…
When was the last time you paid full price for new clothing? We see ad campaigns all the time from various department stores where items are on sale. Sometimes the ads are followed by stories that the national chain is closing stores across the country. That makes us wonder, if they charged full price for their goods, could they keep those doors open? We bring that up because recently local economic officials said they are reworking the incentive policy to make it more concise in order to attract new businesses. They indicated that companies want to feel comfortable and have…
Workers tear down a barn on Square Drive Tuesday, clearing the lot for the relocation of Culver’s. The land changed ownership earlier this year as the restaurant chain is planning a move from its current location facing Delaware Avenue to the new spot just across the street. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens) —
Lily Klein was crowned 2024 Union County Jr. Fair Queen on Sunday, the opening day for the fair. Klein is a member of Ohio Helpers 4-H Club and is in her 11th year in 4-H. She has served as secretary, vice president and president of the club. Klein will show chickens and is bringing multiple special interest projects to this year’s fair. As queen, Klein will have a variety of responsibilities throughout the week-long event. She will also serve as a Union County ambassador at other fairs around the state. Klein is set to attend Ohio University in the fall,…
From Marysville Division of Police reports: Robert L. Monroe, 55, of Bellefontaine, was cited for theft at 6:59 p.m., Monday after an incident at 4:54 p.m., Monday when he allegedly took about $37 worth of merchandises from a grocery store in the 500 block of Coleman’s Crossing. Police responded to a home in the 200 block of Willow Lane at 8:53 a.m., on a dispute complaint. The matter was marked as closed. Police were called to a building in the 16500 at 4:21 p.m., Monday, on a burglary and theft report. The matter is under investigation. From Union County Sheriff’s…
From Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: While on patrol in the area of Hyland Croy Road and Ryan Parkway at 1:09 a.m., Friday, deputies investigated a curfew violation involving several juveniles riding bicycles. The juveniles were transported home. No report was taken. Deputies were dispatched to a business in the 8000 block of Industrial Parkway at 6:02 a.m., Friday, to investigate the theft of construction tools. A report was taken. Deputies and units from the Dublin Police Department responded to a property damage crash on Route 161 near University Boulevard at 7:45 a.m., Friday, involving a 2021 International semi and…
Cyndi Ross, 43 of Richwood, died peacefully Thursday July 18, 2024 at her home in Richwood, following a nearly one-year battle with cancer. She was born January 26, 1981 in Marion to Jeff and Phyllis (Cooperider) Griffith. Cyndi was preceded in death by her dad, Jeff “Griff” Griffith, paternal grandparents, Bill and Phyllis Griffith and maternal grandpa, Jack Cooperider Surviving is her husband, Tommy Ross, they were married August 7, 2010 in the front yard of the Historic Ross Family Farm. Also surviving is their son, Brennan Griffith, her bonus family, Erin (Isaac) Heyne of Coldwater and Tom “Junior” (Katie)…
From Marysville Division of Police Reports: Zachary Mason Taylor, 19, of 101 W. Ottawa St., Richwood, was cited for driving with a suspended license and expired plates at 3:00 p.m., Friday, following a traffic stop at 134 N. Court St. Joseph Tyler Garbrandt, 32, of Grove City was charged with two counts of driving under the influence and one county of open container at 9:33 p.m., Friday following a traffic stop at 1501 W. Fifth St. Garbrandt refused to take an alcohol level test. He was taken to Tri-County Regional Jail. At 12:52 a.m., Friday, Police responded to a suicide…
Sharon Kay (Wasserbeck) Gilbert, 77, of Marysville, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at Bluebird Retirement Community surrounded by her loving family, following a long, hard fought battle with Parkinson’s disease. A 1964 graduate of Richwood High School, she played in the marching and concert bands. She was also a member of the Richwood Jr. Fair board and active in 4H. After high school, she worked briefly for the Marion Power Shovel and then for 33 years with the Union County Probate and Juvenile Court, retiring as the Chief Deputy Clerk. A woman of deep faith, she was Baptized and…
Fairbanks Treasurer Aaron Johnson received the Auditor of State Award. Johnson was notified recently by state officials that the district’s financial services office was given the award. “We were humbled and grateful that Ohio’s Auditor of the State, Keith Faber shared this news with Aaron,” said Superintendent Adham Schirg in a release. “It was a fantastic moment recognizing very important people and very important work across Fairbanks Local Schools. To put this in perspective, about 10% of school districts receive this award annually. Our district’s financial services office has received it five out of the last six years.” In the…
From Marysville Division of Police Reports: An unnamed individual was arrested at 12:54 a.m., Thursday, after police were called to the 400 block of Mill Road on an assault complaint. Christopher Soergel, 37, of Fayetteville, was arrested at 1:40 a.m., Friday at the motel at 411 Allenby Drive, charged with disorderly conduct. At 12:52 a.m., Friday, Police responded to juvenile suicide attempt. From Union County Sheriffs Office reports: Deputies were sent to the Franklin County Jail at 2:09 a.m., Thursday, to take custody of Robert M. Miller, 35, of Circleville, for an outstanding arrest warrant. Miller was taken to Tri-County…
Ruth Rebecca Nicol, 70, of Marysville, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, July 17, 2024, at Legacy Marion Skilled Nursing & Rehab with her loving family by her side. One of three children, Ruth was born June 4, 1954, in Union City, Indiana, to Rev. Ralph W. and Ruth H. (Renz) Hershberger. A 1972 graduate of Parkway High School, Ruth went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Capital University. After graduation, Ruth married Jerry E. Nicol on June 16, 1979, beginning 45 years of love, dedication, and family together. A woman of strong faith, she was a longtime…
Dear Editor, The other afternoon as my wife and I drove across town I commented to her on the beauty and charm and cleanliness of our fair city. The obvious pride the homeowners on Fifth Street showed in their yards and flowerbeds. The spectacular hanging baskets, flowers and lights that our city leaders have provided truly made the downtown shine and I thought that our city compared very favorably with the charming towns of the Oregon coast and the Willamette Valley that we had visited on our recent vacation. I questioned whether my euphoric mood was leftover vacation vibe or…