Ivan and Nancy (Parr) Schrock of Marysville are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married Sept. 3, 1971 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Marysville by Pastor Don Bachman. They have two children, Joseph of Hamilton and Chrystal Montgomery of Centerburg. They also have seven grandchildren. He is retired from COTA and she is retired from Trinity Lutheran School. (Photo submitted)
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George G. Thompson, 80, of Ostrander was pronounced deceased at Memorial Hospital after he was involved in a serious two-vehicle crash on Northwest Parkway Wednesday afternoon. Thompson was driving the 2011 Toyota Rav4, pictured above, when he reportedly failed to yield and was struck by another driver. (Photo submitted) An Ostrander man has died following a crash on Northwest Parkway Wednesday afternoon. George G. Thompson, 80, was pronounced deceased at Memorial Hospital following the incident. According to a release from the Union County Sheriff’s Office, the department received a 911 call at 3:25 p.m. reporting a “serious two-vehicle crash with…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Brandon Lynn Niles, 40, of Valley Drive was cited for domestic violence in the 1600 block of Valley Drive at 12:38 p.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate the citation stemmed from a report in which an individual witnessed a domestic incident in Mill Valley. Sherida Noel Wilson, 27, of Bellefontaine was cited for theft in the 500 block of Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. at 6:26 a.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate Wilson shoplifted from Walmart. Police responded to a report of endangering children in the 500 block of Meadows Drive at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday. Police responded to a report…
Publisher Kevin Behrens won five of the six games during last week’s Pigskin Picker slate. As such, he holds a 9-1 advantage after two weeks worth of action. Sports editor Tim Miller won posted a 4-2 mark and stands at 7-3 for the season. Reporter Mac Cordell finished with an even slate of 3-3. He is now 6-4 for the year. Managing editor Chad Williamson finished at 2-4. He stands at 5-5 for the season. The college season begins in earnest this week, so our slate of Labor Day weekend games has lengthened. Our guest pickers are Dean Cook of…
MHS netters lose to Berlin Marysville’s varsity girls tennis squad dropped a 4-1 verdict to Olentangy Berlin on Wednesday. The lone MHS victory came at second doubles. Alyssa Scott and Molly Armstrong defeated Agochiya and Eisenhower 7-6(3), 6-0. Other match results were as follows: Singles -Franz (O) defeated Hanna Hogan (M) 6-0, 6-0; -Emanuel (O) topped Blair Fairchild (M) 6-2, 6-1; -Ponna (O) beat Mallory Huffman (M) 6-1, 6-1. Doubles -Farris-Chakilam (O) defeated Krista O’Shelski-Caitlee Hill (M) 6-2, 7-5. NU golfers drop matches North Union’s boys golf squad dropped two matches earlier this week. The Wildcats fell to Elgin, 184-194.…
Plain City residents participated in an “Explore the Darby” program hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Scenic River Division Saturday. Families were able to get up close and personal with native species that help to keep the river healthy. Mayor Jody Carney said learning about and interacting with the crawfish was particularly popular among the children in attendance. ODNR is now seeking volunteers to be “stream monitors” for the Big Darby Creek. Those interested in serving should email heather.doherty@dnr.ohio.gov for more information. (Photo submitted)
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Stanley Dale Pettry, 65, of Creekview Drive was cited for assault in the 100 block of Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. at 8:02 p.m. Tuesday. Police responded to a report of theft in the 600 block of Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday. Reports indicate a “subject snuck into the storage room at Murphy Gas Station and stole a box of cigarettes, which contained 30 cartons or about $1,896 worth” of cigarettes. Police responded to a report of a mental health issue in the 1000 block of Watkins Glen Court at 5:01 p.m. Tuesday. Police…
According to Plain City Police Department reports: Officers assisted a subject who had locked her keys in the vehicle with a young child inside at the Plain City Aquatic Center on West Second Avenue at 2:16 p.m. Aug. 28. The officers were unable to unlock the vehicle using typical tools and ultimately broke a window to gain access due to the heat while the child was inside. The child was found to be fine and was cleared by medics. Officers were advised by a passerby of a possible domestic dispute in a vehicle on U.S. 42 at 7:52 p.m. Aug.…
Fairbanks’ varsity volleyball team went on the road and downed West Jefferson in three sets on Tuesday. Scores for the match were 25-20, 25-12, 25-13. Zoe Schmidt led FHS (which will host West Liberty-Salem on Thursday) with 12 kills. Anna Higbee tallied seven as Fairbanks finished the match with 32 kills. Kaelynn Sphapmixay notched 26 assists.
The junior varsity boys golfers from Marysville turned back Hilliard Bradley during a match that was played earlier this week. The Jr. Monarchs turned in a 174-189 verdict. It was the junior varsity squad’s lowest score to date of the 2021 campaign. Johnathon Cusack and Camden Russell both led Marysville with matching scores of 44. Emerson Trapp finished with a 45.