Author: From JT Staff Reports

According to Marysville Police Department reports: Joshua Charles McKinley, 34, of Red Pine Drive was cited for assault in the 100 block of Red Pine Drive at 7:39 p.m. Monday. Police responded to a report of theft in the 1800 block of Deer Crossing Drive at 6:44 a.m. Monday. The reporting person advised a concrete saw was taken from a trailer “sometime overnight.” Police responded to a report of breaking and entering and theft from a motor vehicle in the 1300 block of Cidermill Way at 6:55 a.m. Monday. Police responded to a report of theft from a motor vehicle…

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The Bunsold eighth-grade volleyball team beat Olentangy Hyatts 25-21, 23-25, 25-20 on Monday. Aaliyah West tallied 12 kills, a pair of aces and one block for the Lady Monarchs. Annabelle Clair added eight kills, five aces and two blocks.

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Municipal Court Speeding – Brian L. Newcomer, Findlay, $58 fine, $85 costs. Improper back/start – Jack T. Blumberg, 1510 Carmel Drive, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Rachel D. Fruth, Bryan, $58 fine, $85 costs. Fail to control – Onyinye N. Oduah, Delaware, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – William G. Rockhold, Dublin, $55 fine, $88 costs. Concentration – Troy C. Burgess, Marion, $1000 fine, $365 susp., $353 costs, 90 days jail 80 sups., OL susp. 1 yr. OVI – Troy C. Burgess, Marion, dismissed, due to plea to companion case, $28 costs. Headlights – Troy C. Burgess, Marion, dismissed,…

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While the summer’s warm temperatures seem to be never-ending, fall is just around the corner. The accompanying cooler temperatures will make insect sightings, like the praying mantis shown above recently at the Union County Airport, more and more rare. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

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United Way of Union County (UWUC) will kick-off its annual campaign with a food drive at UCO Industries, 16900 Square Drive, on Friday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents are invited to drop off non-perishable food items. Businesses, organizations, churches or other groups may work together to collect and have their donation weighed on UCO Industries commercial scale. The campaign goal for this year is $1,000,052. “Traditionally we have done a presentation or a tour of partner agencies for our kick-off,” said UWUC Director Corinne Bix. “This year, we wanted to make the kick-off informative, pro-active and…

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North Union Local School District Superintendent Richard Baird sent a letter to the community on Friday, stating that the COVID-19 information page on the education district’s website will be updated as cases are reported. “This website includes a dashboard with the current and cumulative staff and student cases of COVID-19. This dashboard is updated as cases are reported. The date and building of the latest case will be indicated on the bottom of the page,” Baird wrote. “If you or your child is considered a contact, you will be informed by letter from the principal of the school of attendance…

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of sexual imposition (offensive contact) at an unlisted address at 12:13 a.m. Friday. Police responded to assist another agency in the 600 block of Milford Avenue at 4:43 a.m. Friday. Reports indicate “drug/narcotic equipment” was seized from a juvenile. Police responded to a report of a civil standby/issue in the 700 block of W. Fourth Street at 5:14 p.m. Friday. A reporting person came to the police department to report a dispute between her and a contractor. Police responded to assist another agency in the 1000 block of Watkins…

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Marysville High School’s boys golfers placed fourth during Saturday’s Jim Denos Invitational in Norwalk. The Monarchs carded a score of 332 during the 18-team invitational. MHS found itself among the leaders of the tournament after the front nine and played steady throughout the hot and five-hour long match. Andrew Rabe of Marysville placed sixth overall as he led the team with a 78. Other Monarch scores were Myles Young-81 (tied for 10th), Colten Montgomery-84 and Nick Wever-89.

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Randall D. and Barbara J. (Kelley) Wilson recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married Aug. 28, 1971 in Linnville by the Rev. Carl Holderby. They are the parents of three children, Aaron (Sara) Wilson of North Lewisburg, Jessica (Patrick) Franklin of Marysville and Kevin (Sam) Wilson of Marysville. They have 11 grandchildren, Zachary (deceased), Cameron, Garrett, Kelsey, Hemmi, Zorie, Shadelee, Reed, Damian, Dalton and Dakota. He retired from OM Scotts and NEX. She is a former employee of Kern and Kern. They are celebrating with family and friends and will be planning a trip to Kelley’s Island…

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Municipal Court No OL – Nestor Pinerua, 1900 Morning Song Drive, $64 fine, $85 costs. Use/local st – Christopher L. Warner, Plain City, $125 fine, $85 costs. Physical control – Ricardo J. Rios Jr., Dublin, $750 fine, $180 susp., $127 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp 6 mo. Turn signals – Ricardo J. Rios Jr., Dublin, dismissed, $28 costs. Speeding – Mohammed M. Altam, Dearborn, MI, $58 fine, $222 costs. Speeding – Vitaly Fedorchuk, Dublin, $75 fine, $247 costs. Speeding – Richard J. Ryan, Raymond, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Speeding –Kelly Kramer, 551 Harness Drive,…

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Marysville offensive lineman Gavin Rohrs lifts running back Jeremiah McNeil into the air after he scored a 1-yard second half touchdown Friday night against Lancaster. The Monarchs rolled 24-0 at home in their opening game of the season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

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Triad’s Hayden Simpson (27) picks up yardage with the help of a block by teamate Chase Hecker (40). The Cardinals beat Buckeye Central, 34-0. (Submitted photo) The Triad Cardinals picked up their first win of the season with a 34-0 victory over Buckeye Central Friday. The Cardinals; Awesome Mitchell was on full display as he score three rushing touchdowns for Triad in the first half. Derek Bails linked up with Logan Harper for a 28-yard passing touchdown to give the Cardinals a 27-0 lead by the half. Triad had one more TD up its sleeve when Hayden Simpson found some…

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The football teams from Fairbanks and Indian Lake lost out to inclement weather on Friday evening. The game, which was being played on the Lakers’ home field, was suspended by lightning with 59 seconds left in the second quarter. The Panthers led, 7-6, when the contest was suspended for the evening. Fairbanks’ touchdown came in the first quarter. Quarterback A.J. Landon tossed a 15-yard scoring strike to Riordin Stauffer. Cade Ziegler booted the extra point. The game is scheduled to resume at the point of its suspension at 7 p.m. today.

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Evan Hoffer, left, of North Union stiff arms a Blanchester tackler during Friday’s game. Hoffer tallied 16-yards rushing and returned the opening kickoff during the Wildcats 40-0 win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) Marysville’s Gabe Powers tries to swat away a pass attempt by Lancaster quarterback Trace Van Gundy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson Jonathan Keith (15) of Jonathan Alder stops Thornville-Sheridan’s Jason Munyan (23) after a short gain Friday evening. The Pioneers fell to the Generals, 18-14. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) Marysville running back Jeremiah McNeil has his pants ripped by a Lancaster defender attempting to make a…

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: The Marysville Division of Police received the report of James J. Morris, 31, of Milford Center passed out behind the wheel on Thursday at 7:57 a.m. in the 1300 block of West 5th Street. He was arrested for driving under the influence. Randy Wayne Smith Jr., 43, of Raymond was stopped for a traffic violation and found to be driving on an invalid license in the 800 block of Collins Avenue on Thursday at 12:22 p.m. He was arrested for driving without paying reinstatement fees in the 100 block of South Maple Street. Caleb…

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