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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Joshua Lee Gingerich, 32, of W. Ninth Street was arrested on a warrant service arrest in the 1200 block of W. Fifth Street at 6:03 a.m. Thursday. Police responded to a report of recovered property in the 100 block of S. Plum Street at 12:31 p.m. Thursday. The reporting person advised a bike was abandoned at Hometown Auto. Police responded to the 17000 block of Route 31 at 4:03 p.m. Thursday. The reporting person advised that the local McDonald’s is missing a deposit that should have been delivered to the bank. Police responded to…

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It’s no secret that there is a local worker shortage. It’s also no secret that COVID-19 is not going away. Like other sicknesses humans are plagued with, it’s something we have to learn to live with. With Memorial Health recently announcing a vaccine mandate, the debate turns to the question of how do we get required workers back on the job, but don’t want to take the vaccine? Because the Delta variant is reportedly on the rise, corporations are moving fast, like CNN which just fired three people for not being vaccinated. CNN is obviously making decisions that its executives…

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Kathy Hull is shown above making her selection at a previous Union County Master Gardener Plant Sale. The 17th annual plant sale will be held in the Armory Building at the Union County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 8 a.m. until Noon. Items for sale include sun and shade perennials, resurrection lily bulbs, day lilies, iris, hosta, grasses, native plants, trees and shrubs. Plants are from the Master Gardeners’ own gardens. Proceeds of the plant sale will benefit Master Gardener projects in Union County. The Union County Master Gardeners, a not-for-profit organization, promotes environmentally sound, research-based gardening practices primarily to residents of Union…

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police conducted a death investigation in the 100 block of Hemlock Drive at 8:39 a.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate MPD was called after the reporting person found her grandmother unresponsive. Police responded to a report of identity theft in the 500 block of Crown Drive at 12:03 p.m. Wednesday. The subject reported a bank account was opened in her name. Police responded to a report of gross sexual imposition involving a 13-year-old that occurred at an unlisted address at 4:56 p.m. Wednesday. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Deputies and units from the Marysville…

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According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer observed a male inside the Plain City Ace Hardware on West Main Street at 10:38 p.m. Aug. 2. The officer determined everything was OK. An officer was dispatched to a report of a small goat with his head stuck under the fence at the Der Dutchman Petting Zoo on South Jefferson Avenue at 9:02 p.m. Aug. 2. An officer was dispatched to Gay Street at 11:05 a.m. Aug. 2 in reference to a 911 follow-up. An officer was dispatched to Carriage Drive at 10:41 a.m. Aug. 2 in reference to an…

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Aaron Trzcinski (left) and Nicholas Golde are among the workers who are renovating the Marysville High School competition gym. New bleachers and flooring are among the items that are being installed. The gym is reportedly going to be ready for the Lady Monarch volleyball teams’ matches by the middle of September. Until that time, MHS spikers will play matches on the road. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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These local youth baseball players were chosen to compete in the USSSA All-State All-Star games that were recently held at Action Sports in Dayton. Players selected for the honor are from left, front row, Parker Yelton, Berkley Behrens, Brian Waller and Braydox Inks of the 11U Marysville Mitts; back row, Cade Clark, Mac Rausch and Owen Harbold of the 12U Columbus Sharks. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

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Municipal Court Physical control – Shane M. Lawrence, Plain City, $750 fine, $365 susp., $165 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr. Fail to control – Shane M. Lawrence, Plain City, dismissed, $28 costs. OVI – John R. Maguire, 593 Quail Hollow Drive N, $750 fine, $365 susp., $115 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr. Turn signals – John R. Maguire, 593 Quail Hollow Drive N, dismissed, $28 costs. OVI – Todd W. Pfirman, 570 Quail Hollow Drive S, $1000 fine, $365 susp., $125 costs, 30 days jail 20 susp., OL susp. 1…

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U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, right, and U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, of Illinois, left, were at the Union County Board of Elections on Monday afternoon to meet with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose as well as local republican leaders, to discuss the Faith in Elections project to restore voter confidence in election systems through education, engagement and reform. Jordan represents Ohio’s Fourth Congressional District, which includes Union County. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)

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The Union County Health Department is offering three vaccination off-site clinics for students entering grades K-12. Off-site clinics for students will be held on Aug. 10 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bunsold Middle School, Aug. 11 from 4-8 p.m. at North Union High School and Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marysville High School. Appointments are required for all back to school shots to allow for immunization record review. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated as vaccine supply is limited at the off-site clinics. To schedule an appointment, call 937-645-2058. A parent or legal guardian must be present…

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Juan Green, 45, of Columbus was arrested for theft in the 15000 block of U.S. 36 at 11:29 a.m. Monday. Reports indicate Green was arrested after being connected to a June 25 incident in which he allegedly stole two chainsaws valued at $775.70 from Lowe’s. Police responded to a report of recovered property in the 100 block of Connolly Street at 6:58 a.m. Monday. The reporting person advised a Springfield XDs .45 pistol with a loaded magazine and a Trump 2020 holster were left on her doorstep. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports:…

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Cole Pombert catches a pass during Monday’s Marysville High School football practice. The Monarchs began preseason practice at 7 a.m. and will follow the same schedule the rest of this week. MHS will scrimmage at Delaware Hayes on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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