Triad’s girls golf team dropped a 262-276 decision to Greenon on Monday. Alli Gregg led the Lady Cardinals with a 62, followed by Megan McMannaway-65, Chole Honchell-74 and Ella Campbell-75. The Cardinal boys fell to Mechanicsburg, 184-215. Adam Mroczkowski led Triad with a 44, followed by Tyler Gross-55, Joe Williams-55 and Evan Ziegler-61.
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Patrons of the All Ohio Balloon Fest, shown above, enjoy shopping from balloon venders. The All Ohio Balloon Fest was held Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Union County Airport. Attendance just over 10,000 – due to the inclement weather and the fact that no balloons were launched. Watch for Friday’s edition of the Journal-Tribune for a thank you to all volunteers and a check donation from the Fest to the Hope Center. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens) Photo highlights of 2021 All Ohio Balloon Fest All Ohio Balloon Fest pictures by Kevin Behrens
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of theft from a motor vehicle in the 1000 block of Watkins Glen Court at 8:47 a.m. Friday. Reports indicate items were taken from an unlocked vehicle. Police responded to a report of a dispute in the 200 block of Caddie Drive at 1:08 p.m. Friday. The reporting person advised her husband is repeatedly asking her to drop charges against him. Police responded to a report of endangering children in the 900 block of Kenmore Crossing Blvd. at 11:16 a.m. Friday. Police responded to a report of theft in…
Marysville’s boys and girls soccer teams fell to Big Walnut on Friday. The MHS boys dropped a 2-1 verdict. The Monarchs got on the scoreboard during the second half when Cory Cordell scored from close range. Marysville’s girls fell by an identical score. Olivia Brooks tallied MHS’ lone goal. Brielle Young posted five goals. The games were part of Ohio’s Futbol Friday night soccer openers.
Marysville’s girls golf team placed ninth during Saturday’s North Canton Hoover Midwest Classic. MHS finished with a team score of 387. Dublin Jerome won the event with a score of 320. Cassi VanDyke led the Lady Monarchs with a season-best 86. Other scores for the Monarchs were Avery Prohaska-97, Emily Williams-99 and Allee Forrider-104.
William and Marlise Bunsold celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 14. The couple was married in 1971 at the First United Methodist Church in Bellaire. They have three children, Benjamin (Kemi) Bunsold, Susan (David) Wilson and Erin (Andrew) Gilleon. They also have nine grandchildren, Teddy, Lydia, Lucy, Emmy, Naomi, Beatrix, Maisy, Will and Toby. (Photo submitted)
Country music star Mitchell Tenpenny entertains the crowd during Friday evening’s All Ohio Balloon Fest at the Union County Airport. The event will conclude this evening. (All Ohio Balloon Fest photo by Shane Fowler)
Harold Ivan Moats, 91 of Marysville, formerly of Richwood, died Thursday August 12, 2021 at the O.S.U. Hospital. He was born April 25, 1930 in Johnstown to the late Gail B. and Beulah B. (Parsons) Moats. Harold was a 1948 graduate of the Johnstown High School; he then served our country in the United States Air Force, also serving overseas in Korea. His career spanned that of a Banker to an Accountant. He had worked for the Johnstown Bank, the Pickerington Bank and the Richwood Bank. He then finished his working career as owner/operator of the former Moats Bookkeeping, he…
Crowds poured into the Union County Airport for the first day of the 2021 All Ohio Balloon Fest – before the rain began to pour, too. Performances from opening acts Shane Stephens Band and Cliff Cody, pictured above, went off without a hitch. Though it appeared nearby storms would skip over the area, just before 8 p.m., lightning strikes quickly appeared near the site. The grounds were evacuated by the Union County Sheriff’s Office for safety purposes. A large, dark cloud approached the airport before heavy rain began, accompanied by wind speeds that exceeded 50 mph, according to the National…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Heather Sadie Sue Marie Thayer, 23, of Gulfport, Mississippi was cited for having physical control of a vehicle while under the influence in the 1300 block of W. Fifth Street at 11:52 a.m. Thursday. Reports indicate Thayer was cited after being found passed out at the wheel of her vehicle. Corbin James Sexton, 19, of Bellefontaine was cited for obstructing official business on Fairwood Drive at 5:24 p.m. Thursday. Reese Karter Chapman, 18, of Northcrest Drive was arrested on a warrant service arrest on W. Eighth Street at 6:12 p.m. Thursday. Police responded to…
Stage is set for Balloon Fest Volunteers with a mission group from Lima help set up the stage for the All Ohio Balloon Fest today at the Union County Airport. Gates open today at 5 p.m. when the Shane Stephens Band takes the stage, followed by Cliff Cody and then headliner Cole Swindell. Patrons should enter through the Weaver Road gate. Tickets are available at the event. A balloon launch is scheduled for 6 p.m. with a balloon glow and laser light show set for 9 p.m. All balloon related events are weather permitting. The event continues Friday and Saturday.…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of menacing in the 700 block of Quail Hollow Drive at 12:16 p.m. Wednesday. Police conducted a well-being check in the 1400 block of Downey Drive at 1:24 a.m. Wednesday. The reporting person advised that a friend told him she felt uncomfortable in her situation and asked him to come pick her up. Police responded to a report of theft in the 400 block of E. Ninth Street at 4:29 p.m. Wednesday. The reporting person advised her son’s longboard was taken from Eljer Park. Police responded to a report…
Attendees at a previous All Ohio Balloon Fest are pictured gathering for the nightly balloon glow. Though the Belgian owners of the Yoda and Darth Vader balloons could not enter the country this year due to COVID restrictions, arrangements were made so the special shapes will still be glowing at the 2021 festival. (All Ohio Balloon Fest photo) 2021 will be a comeback year for the All Ohio Balloon Fest following the COVID-19 pandemic. “Coming off the pandemic has made festival planning interesting, to say the least,” said Event Organizer Kevin Behrens. The fun-filled weekend offers patrons from throughout the…
A group of local governments have each approved the terms of a national opioid settlement agreement. At recent meetings, Marysville, Plain City, Richwood and Union County opted in to a settlement that will provide financial relief for the effects of the opioid crisis. Through the agreement, Marysville is eligible to receive up to $77,840, Plain City could receive as much as $20,647.65, Richwood would be in line for upward of $2,829.88 and Union County is eligible for $604,751.05. Townships throughout the county can also opt in to the agreement, if desired. The settlement money will be used to “prevent, treat…