The 2021 Marysville High School and Marysville Early College High School Homecoming queens and kings will be crowned prior to Friday night’s game against Hilliard Darby. The Marysville Homecoming parade and pep rally planned for tonight have been moved to Thursday because of today’s heavy rain. The parade will start at 6 p.m. in the area of the First United Methodist Church and travel on Sixth Street to Main. It will head north on Main Street until turning onto Elwood Avenue and eventually end at the Union County Fairgrounds. Check out the Marysville Journal-Tribune podcast, available on popular streaming platforms,…
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The Plain City Public Library is currently hosting a “Community Helpers” storytime series. The most recent event featured the Pleasant Valley Fire District. Along with reading a couple stories, firefighters brought firetrucks and taught children what to do when there is a fire. They also showed off their personal gear and taught the youngsters not to be afraid of a firefighter who is suited up. The next event will feature Mayor Jody Carney at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27. (Photos submitted)
Plain City Mayor Jody Carney recently hosted a tour of the Plain City Municipal Building for Girl Scout Troop 4944. Carney said the girls learned about local government and opportunities for them to contribute to their communities. Sergeant Tharon Prather and Officer Rob Rubio also showed the troop around the Plain City Police Department and shared tips to stay safe. (Photo submitted)
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Conrad Joseph Brennan, 31, of Aspen Drive was arrested on a warrant service arrest in the 1200 block of W. Fifth Street at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. Police responded to a report of a suicide threat at an unlisted address at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday. Police responded to a report of telecommunication harassment in the 500 block of Emmaus Road at 5:53 p.m. Tuesday. The reporting person advised her father was calling her from a blocked number. She now has a protection order in place. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: A deputy and units…
Fairbanks’ boys golf team won the Ohio Heritage Conference championship on Tuesday. The Panthers carded a score of 318 during the match that was held at Windy Knoll. Cole Eger and Chase Brackenridge both shot a 79 to lead FHS. Alex Crowe and Andrew Crowe both finished with an 80. The Panthers captured first place honors in the OHC North Division. Greenon, which won the South Division, finished as runner-up in Tuesday’s tournament. Lady Monarchs win Marysville’s girls golf team won the Union County portion of the Union-Madison county tournament. The Lady Monarchs shot a 159 to capture the tourney…
Marysville’s volleyball team slipped to 8-7 with Tuesday’s loss at Dublin Jerome. The Lady Monarchs fell 20-25, 7-25, 23-25. Rylee Dundon led MHS with 10 kills. She was followed by Ella Morris-eight, Jillian Gardner-five and Madison Fluharty-four. Morris and Katie Palmer combined for 19 assists. Morgan Shick led with 18 digs and Palmer added 12. Lady Cardinals fall Triad’s varsity spikers fell to Madison Plains 13-25, 15-25, 8-25. No other information was available. Bunsold drops match The Bunsold eighth-grade spikers dropped a 25-27, 20-25 verdict to Bellefontaine. Aaliyah West finished with six kills and a pair of aces. Kenleigh Russell…
First responders were dispatched to the scene of an injury crash on Route 4 at Route 347 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Officials at the scene said no drivers or passengers required EMS transport from the crash site. Further details were not available at press time. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sherryl Sheets)
Elsie L. Bradley, 92, of Marysville died Sunday morning, Sept. 19, at Memorial Hospital in Marysville following many months of failing health. She was a longtime volunteer with the Hope Center Clothes Closet and enjoyed spending time with friends at the VFW. Her past time included working “Seek and Find” puzzles and reading. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved deeply. She was born April 2, 1929 in Beaver to the late Herschel and Nancy Murphy Reisinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband Hollis “Sonny” Bradley; a daughter, Mary…
Martin “Craig” Opphile died unexpectedly early Sunday morning, Sept. 12, at Memorial Hospital. He was born March 6, 1955 in Marysville to the late Elmer Martin and Gretchen Fife Opphile. He married the former Linda L. Queen on Jan. 24, 1978 at the First Presbyterian Church. She preceded him in death Nov. 14, 2018 after 40 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Phillip “Jeffrey” Opphile. He is survived by his son, Craig Jordan Opphile of Marysville; several nieces and nephews and friends. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1-3 p.m.…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Robert Bartlett, 51, of W. Third Street was arrested for failure to appear in court, on U.S. 31 at 9:44 p.m. Monday. Police responded to a report of telecommunication harassment in the 500 block of Allenby Drive at 5:52 a.m. Monday. The reporting person advised MPD she was being harassed via phone. Police responded to a report of theft in the 18000 block of Boerger Road at 8:06 a.m. Monday. The reporting person advised his cargo trailer was stolen. Police responded to a report of disorderly conduct (intoxicated annoyance or alarm) in the 800…
Marysville’s Camryn McGlenn prepares to hit the ball off the tee on Monday. (Photo submitted) Marysville’s girls golfers fell to Delaware Hayes, 172-183 on Monday. Cassi VanDyke, Avery Prohaska and Emily Williams each carded 44s for the Lady Monarchs. Camryn McGlenn shot a 51. Wildcats fall North Union’s boys golfers shot their best score of the season on Monday. It still wasn’t enough as Indian Lake won the match, 176-183. Zach Vernon of NU tied for medalist honors with a 43. He was followed by Wyatt Davis-45, Nate Matlack-46 and Miles Hall-49.
Municipal Court Speeding – Jasmine M. Mosby, Cleveland, dismissed, $223 costs. Fail to control dog – Jacklyn A. Giles, Richwood, $97 fine, $88 costs. No OL – Israel C. Morgan, Galloway, dismissed, due to plea to companion case, $34 costs. Marked lanes – Israel C. Morgan, Galloway, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Angelina Phan, West Chester, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Speeding – David S. Riggs, Williamstown, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Stop sign – Jeffery M. Farley, Magnetic Springs, $58 fine, $85 costs. Fail to yield – Tori N. Thomas, Cable, $58 fine, $85…