Local netters top TW Marysville’s girls tennis team blanked Thomas Worthington, 5-0, on Thursday. Match results were as follows Singles -Hannah Hogan (M) downed Rana 6-0, 6-1; -Blair Fairchild (M) topped Lu 6-3, 6-2; -Mallory Huffman (M) beat Decker 6-0, 6-1. Doubles -Paige Hobbs and Alyssa Scott (M) beat J. Ray and M. Ray 7-6, 6-3; -Krista O’Shelski and Caitlee Hill (M) downed Ramachandran and Diebert 6-2, 6-0. Monarch boys soccer squad edges Olentangy Liberty The Marysville Monarch boys soccer team came up with a 1-0 victory over Olentangy Liberty on Thursday. The Monarchs got out of the gate quickly…
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Dear Editor I have been discouraged by the erosion of freedoms over the past couple decades due to things like the patriot act and NSA spying on U.S. citizens. Our government has even decided it is ok to use a drone to drop a bomb on one of our citizens. Recently the loss of freedom and liberty is accelerating due government restrictions blamed on COVID 19. We have been told business have to close and even curfews have been issued. You need look no further than Australia to see people locked up in their homes and not allowed to leave…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: An officer conducted a traffic stop at the 17700 block of state Route 4 and Scott Farms Boulevard on a vehicle for an equipment violation on Wednesday at 3:56 p.m., which resulted in the arrest of Tristen Hunter Griesmann, 19, of Marion for driving under suspension, driving without a motorcycle endorsement and failure to display registration. An officer responded to a juvenile victim of loads dropping or leaking at the 1700 block of Cobblestone Way and Maplegrove Drive on Wednesday at 9:52 a.m. Removal is required for tracking mud. The Marysville Division of Police…
Publisher Kevin Behrens holds a slight lead after one week of the Pigskin Pickers. Behrens posted a 4-0 record for the week. Managing editor Chad Williamson, sports editor Tim Miller, reporter Mac Cordell and sports writer Sam Dillon each missed out on the Jonathan Alder-Amanda Clearcreek game. As such, they all went 3-1. The college schedule will get into full swing next week, so we still have a short schedule this week. Our guest pickers are Dean Cook of Dean Cook Nationwide Insurance, Dave Laslow of Donatos Pizza, Bob VanHoose of VanHoose Garage Doors and Rob Eubanks of Eubanks Electric.…
Gary Steinhardt, of Keil, Wisconsin, was cited for obedience to traffic following a two vehicle traffic crash at 12:01 p.m., Tuesday. According to police reports, Steinhardt was driving a 2015 Volvo semi-truck, owned by PTX Services of Wisconsin, north on Maple Street. Steinhardt allegedly failed to stop at the intersection and hit a 2002 Honda Accord, being driven east on Collins Avenue by a 27-year-old Marysville man. The intersection of Maple Street and Collins Avenue was shut for a time while first responders investigated and cleared the debris. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)
A group of community members, businesses and organizations are teaming up to save lives. WINGS Support and Recovery is hosting an Overdose Awareness Day event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 at the Memorial Health Pavilion in Partners Park. The event will feature speeches, resources, crafts and free food and is open to everyone. WINGS Executive Director Julli Griesheimer said it has been “overwhelming” to see how many people are coming together to advocate for those in need. “You can’t imagine the breadth of impact one person struggling has on an entire community,” she said. Governor Mike DeWine recently…
Marysville Police Officer Amy Findley was at the council meeting Monday night to introduce the group to the city’s new therapy dog, Mercy. The Labrador retriever was born in March and has been living with Findley’s family undergoing training. Findley said the dog will undergo more extensive training once she turns 1. The dog’s mission is to calm individuals in distress and to deescalate difficult situations. A School Resource Officer assigned to the Marysville Early College High School, Findley said the dog has already been useful, helping students overwhelmed with the beginning of school. Officials stressed this is not a…
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves is hosting a free program to allow residents to explore Big Darby Creek State and National Scenic River at McKitrick Park in Plain City on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Attendees will be able to search for wildlife and learn how the Ohio Scenic Rivers Program works with community volunteers to determine stream health based on animals found in the water. The Village of Plain City Department of Parks and Recreation will provide a coloring station for children and small nets for field and river adventures.…
From police reports: A gas station in the 600 block of Coleman’s Crossing Boulevard reported a theft Tuesday morning. Officials said the theft occurred between 3:32 p.m. and 4 p.m., Monday. Police were contacted by a resident of the 1700 block of Cobblestone Way at 5:57 p.m. Tuesday, to report suspicious conditions at their home. Police were called to a home on Emmaus Road at 10:54 p.m. Tuesday, to help an individual dealing with a mental health issue. From sheriff reports: Cedric A. Cheetham, 20, of Urbana, was cited for failure to control following a crash at 12:07 a.m. Tuesday.…
According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer responded to Wellsley Way for an alarm drop and found the property secure on Aug. 13 at 1:23 p.m. An officer was met at the police department on Aug. 13 at 1:35 p.m. in reference to a scam complaint in which the victim of Willowbend Circle was scammed out of $3,000. The officer is investigating and working with the victim’s financial institution. An officer was dispatched to Lewis Circle on Aug. 13 at 4:53 p.m. in reference to a possible theft complaint that was made to the Madison County Jobs and…
Members of the Jonathan Alder boys golf squad are from left, front row, Brandon Gargac and Tyler Ogg; second row, Brady Fox and Cade Baker; back row, head coach Mitch Koester, Nick Sowers, Sammy Ratliff and assistant coach Brandon Whitt. (Photo submitted) Jonathan Alder’s girls golf team is pictured from left, front row, Cadence Gargac, Clara Funk and Maggie Matessa; second row, Victoria Sanguino, Madelyne Bartoe, Daisy Henderson and Gretch Roaden; back row, Karsyn Maynard, Allison Lange, Sarah Sowers, Ava Riddlebaugh and Haley Henderson. Not pictured, coaches Darren Clark and Ryan Swinehart. (Photo submitted)
Fairbanks’ girls defeated Southeastern, 182-213. Mary Weisburn led FHS with a 38. She was followed by Veronique Grand-43, Gabby Vamos, 45, Shelby Burns-56, Cassidy Jones-61 and Alice Ruff-62. Lady Monarchs compete Marysville’s girls golfers placed fifth during an Ohio Capital Conference match. New Albany won the event with a 290. Dublin Coffman was the runner-up with a score of 325. Canal Winchester (339) placed third. The Lady Monarchs shot a team score of 385. Cassi VanDyke led the Lady Monarchs with a 94. She was followed by Avery Prochaska-91, Emily Williams-94, Camryn McGlenn-106 and Allee Forrider-109.
Marysville’s girls tennis team fell to Dublin Jerome, 4-1, on Tuesday. Match results were as follows: Singles -Foster (D) defeated Hanna Hogan (M) 6-0, 6-1; -Coakley (D) topped Blair Fairchild (M) 6-2, 6-1; -Killada (D) downed Molly Armstrong (M) 6-3, 6-1. Doubles -Ozoude-VanHuffel (D) beat Paige Hobbs-Alyssa Scott (M) 6-2, 6-2; -Krista O’Shelski-Caitlee Hill (M) downed Nandigam-Zheng (D) 7-5, 6-3.