From Union County Sheriff’s Office Reports: A deputy was sent to the Fairfield County Jail at 1:12 a.m., Friday, to take custody of Scott M. Laver, 52, of Baltimore, for an outstanding arrest warrant. Laver was taken to Tri-County Regional Jail. At 1:20 a.m., Friday, deputies assisted Marysville Police Officers with a fight on Grove Court in Marysville. Deputies and units from the Northern Union County Fire and EMS District responded to a home in the 34000 block of Fields Road at 5:10 a.m., Friday, for an overdose. The victim was taken to Marion General Hospital. A report was taken.…
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Joyce L. Leslein Starling, age 79, of Marysville, formerly of Delaware, died Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Walnut Crossing Senior Living with family by her side. She was a retired associate of Auto Warehousing at the East Liberty Honda plant where she assigned the Honda cars to the trains and trucks for shipping. She previously worked for Ohio Bell where she was a group chief operator. She was a 1963 graduate of South High School in Columbus. Joyce’s first love was her family who will miss her very much. An animal lover who rescued many dogs and cats, she will…
Dale J. Speakman, Sr. 70, of Milford Center, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Dublin Methodist Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Having a love for the outdoors and traveling, he looked forward to going camping every chance he had. He enjoyed his cats, riding in his golf cart and took great pride in building a wishing well for Patricia. His greatest joy came from spending time with his grandchildren. A 1973 graduate of Marysville High School, he worked with Sumitomo Electrical Wiring for many years, retiring in 2021. Born April 7, 1954 in Marysville,…
James “Jim” F. Robinson, 94, passed away peacefully, early Thursday morning, April 18, 2024, at Monarch Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Marysville after months of failing health. The middle child of five siblings, Jim was born January 13, 1930, in Franklin, Ohio, to the late Charles A. and Mary E. (Hildebrand) Robinson. A 1948 graduate of Springboro High School, Jim then began his military service in the United States Marine Corps. After being honorably discharged, he met and fell in love with the former Joan Herkins, and they married November 15, 1959, spending 64 years of love, family, and friendship…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: At 6:18 p.m., Friday, police responded to a home in the 1200 block of West Fifth Street, on a report of telecommunications harassment involving a 14-year-old boy. Police were on standby in the 1200 block of West Fifth Street at 7 p.m., Friday, for a civil issue involving a 7-year-old girl. Alfred S. Cardone, 53, of 28476 Storms Road, Raymond, was arrested at 5:06 a.m., Saturday, charged with two counts of driving under the influence after he was stopped in the 200 block of Park Avenue. Brandon E.N. Williams, 29, of 570 Poppy Lane,…
Becca Comstock, left, presents her finished Greek dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) during a Greek cuisine class in Thessaloniki, with AvaLee Cobbs, a Sandusky 4-H member. (Photo submitted) — Editor’s note: The following release is supplied by the Ohio State University Extension Office. ––– Becca Comstock, a Union County 4-H member, recently returned home from participating in the Ohio 4-H Greece Immersion Trip to the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, Greece. This unique opportunity, organized by Ohio 4-H, aimed to immerse participants in Greek culture while exploring diverse career pathways in agriculture and related fields. Led by Steve Brady, assistant professor…
Municipal Court Fail move/slow – Andre L. Manley, Canal Winchester, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Brian L. Keaveney, Milford Center, $55 fine, $88 costs. Fail to control – Raja Sharma, Dublin, $58 fine, $85 costs. Fail to control – Ryan A. Hensley, 15642 Paver Barnes Road, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – David P. Neal, Delaware, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Patrick L. Lucas, Delaware, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Jacqueline M. Paplaczyk, Chicago, IL, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Austin N. Buchheit, 852 Edgewater Lane, $58 fine, $85 costs. No brake lights – Kylee Edwards,…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Daniel L. Speakman, 72, of 110 Buerger Street, was arrested at 11:37 p.m., Thursday, charged with domestic violence for making threats of violence and resisting arrest. At 1:17 p.m., Thursday, police were called to a home in the 500 block of Linden Street to investigate the death of a 67-year-old man. Police are investigating a robbery involving the use or threat of force and the use of a weapon at 5:58 p.m., Thursday at a drug store in the 100 block of Coleman’s Crossing Boulevard. Police responded to a store in the 600 block…
Gary D. Jackson, 56, of Raymond, passed away unexpectedly late Tuesday evening, April 16, 2024, at Grant Medical Center. Gary was born October 17, 1967, in Marysville to Charles L. Jackson and Freada Jean Douglas Vincent. A 1987 graduate of North Union High School, he worked for Franke’s Wood Products for 36 years, and most recently held the position as Senior Manager of Maintenance & Production Flow. As someone who just enjoyed visiting with folks, Gary held memberships at the Marysville Eagles Lodge 3506, Mechanicsburg Eagles Lodge 3974, Kenton Eagles Lodge 2163, Marysville Moose Lodge 1561, and the Richwood VFW.…
Quent Snodgres, 47, passed away peacefully Friday, April 17, 2024, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center with his Aunt Teri and Uncle Gary at his side. He was born January 24, 1978 to the late Debi Koltenbah Snodgres. He was also preceded in death by his grandfather, Clarence Snodgres. He is survived by his grandmother, Mary Snodgres; step-father Jim Koltenbah; aunt Teri (Gary) Peterman; uncle Bob (Barb) Snodgres; cousins Matt & Kolby Hamilton, Trevor Peterman, April Carroll & family, Heather Semmons Snodgres & family. The family will hold a private graveside service at a later date. Ingram Funeral…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a home in the 600 block of Chestnut Street at 10:56 a.m., Tuesday, on a civil standby issue. Police responded to a home in the 200 block of North Main Street to at 4:11 p.m., Tuesday, on recovered property. At 7:56 p.m., Tuesday, police returned a juvenile to their home in the 100 block of South Oak Street. Police responded to an apartment in the 400 block of Wind Mil Drive on a report of domestic violence involving a weapon. The investigation is pending. Harris A. Khan, 52, of Alabama, was…
An officer assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol with a BAC test at the Plain City Municipal Building on Village Boulevard at 4:37 a.m. April 8. An officer observed a vehicle illegally parked on Alderwood Circle at 9:25 a.m. April 8. The officer made contact with the owner and the vehicle was moved. An officer responded to a non-injury crash between two vehicles on Hofbauer Road at 11:15 a.m. April 8. Both parties exchanged information. Officers responded to West Avenue at 5:45 p.m. April 8 for a report of a stolen vehicle towing a flatbed trailer with a lawnmower on…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Christopher L. Bayes, 32, of 265 Scotts Lawn Road, was arrested at 8:01 p.m., Tuesday, at his home, charged with violating a protection order. Police were called to a home in the 1300 block of Woodline Drive at 12:12 p.m., Tuesday, on a complaint of theft by deception. At 8:49 a.m., Tuesday, police responded to Route 31 at Creekview Drive after an unknown driver, headed south on Route 31 was entering the roundabout and hit a yield sign on the right side of the roadway. The driver did not stop. Kelvin Noel Guzman, 30,…
Robert L. Minshall, aged 95, of Marysville, Ohio, passed away on April 14, 2024. He was born on February 23, 1929, in Plain City, Ohio. Robert was a Staff Sergeant in the Korean War with an honorable discharge. He was an extremely compassionate individual, always willing to help others. A true dog lover, especially fond of golden retrievers, Robert enjoyed playing golf in his spare time. He was a devoted fan of Ohio State athletics, particularly OSU football. Robert had a successful career in sales with GE and co-owned the popular Minelli’s pizza restaurant in Columbus with a longtime friend.…
Gary D. Jackson, 56, of Raymond, died Tuesday after he lost control of the GMC Acadia he was driving on Raymond Road. Jackson’s vehicle went off the road and hit several things before coming to rest on the bank of a creek. (Photo submitted) — A Raymond man is dead following a one-vehicle crash in Paris Township. Gary D. Jackson, 56, of Raymond, was pronounced dead Tuesday night at Grant Hospital in Columbus. At about 9:20 p.m., the Union County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a serious motor vehicle crash on Raymond Road, north of Barker Road. According…