Author: From JT Staff Reports

Plain City village staff was at Pastime Park for the opening ceremonies for the Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association annual show. Pictured above, from left, are Public Works employees Dustin Stickel, Devin Van Winkle and Brian Taylor, Village Administrator Nathan Cahall, Officer Ryan Flowers, Public Works Supervisor Ryan Huff, Director of Finance Renee Sonnett, Police Chief Dale McKee, Officer Stephen Drake and Mayor Jody Carney. The show will continue through Sunday afternoon. (Photo submitted)

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of domestic violence in the 700 block of Milcrest Drive at 12:20 a.m. Thursday. Police responded to a report of theft in the 1500 block of Tamarac Drive at 2:41 p.m. Thursday. Reports indicate a juvenile stole sports cards out of a mailbox. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: A deputy was dispatched to a residence in the 19000 block of Main Street in Broadway to investigate the possible theft of jewelry, motorcycle helmets and camping items at 1:49 a.m. Thursday. A deputy was sent to a business…

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A worker from Conroy Coatings is shown power washing First Presbyterian Church tower at the intersection of Fifth and Court streets Wednesday. The entire church is getting its limestone surface cleaned. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a suicide threat at an unlisted address at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday. Police responded to a report of endangering children in the 1000 block of W. Fifth Street at 3:18 p.m. Wednesday. Police responded to a report of recovered property in the 17000 block of Route 31 at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate a black and purple Schwinn bicycle was located in the bushes behind a business. Police responded to a report of extortion in the 300 block of Bridgewater Drive at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate the subject was being extorted…

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Reese Karter Chapman, 18, of Milford Avenue was cited for disorderly conduct in the 400 block of E. Ninth Street at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Dylan M. McClung, 20, of Northcrest Drive was arrested on a warrant service arrest in the 400 block of E. Ninth Street at 9:42 p.m. Tuesday. Police responded to a report of endangering children in the 300 block of W. Fifth Street at 1:37 p.m. Tuesday. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Deputies were dispatched to a residence on West State Street in Milford Center to investigate an assault…

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According to Plain City Police Department reports: Police responded to an alarm drop at Carlisle Gifts on South Jefferson Avenue at 8:27 p.m. July 12. Officers were dispatched to Richwood Bank at 1:11 p.m. July 12 in reference to a possible marijuana complaint. Officers arrived and met with the driver and the passenger, who advised that it was a tobacco vape pen. The subject was underage to smoke, so the officer contacted the mother, who arrived on scene a short time later. The officer spoke with the subject and advised him again of the severity of his actions and how…

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Representatives from Fybr, an electronic parking platform, are in the city to install in-ground parking sensors on nearly 200 of the city’s two-hour parking spaces. Officials had a plan for what day each spot would be closed for the instillation, though because of the weather, the plan has been changed. City officials say they still believe the instillation will be complete by Wednesday or early Thursday. Above, Sean Reidy, with FYBR, works to cut a hole where the sensor will be placed, on Fourth Street. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Mindy Anne Malkie, 40, of Columbus was cited for endangering children (operating a vehicle while under the influence), driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs and child restraint system required in the 1500 block of W. Fifth Street at 5:39 p.m. Monday. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 19000 block of Route 4 to investigate a trespassing complaint at 4:19 a.m. Monday. A deputy was sent to a business in the 21000 block of Northwest Parkway to investigate the theft of two catalytic converters at…

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Municipal Court Speeding – Brandon R. Taylor, Elida, $58 fine, $165 costs. Domestic violence – Reese K. Chapman, 690 Milford Avenue, Apt 19A, $600 fine, $120 costs, 30 days jail 25 susp. Speeding – Mostafa Mohammad, Dublin, $100 fine, $165 costs. FRA susp – Jacob A. McClure, Plain City, $150 fine, $100 costs. No OL – Jacob A. McClure, Plain City, $64 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Damien M. Byrson, Toledo, $75 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Jessica R. McKinney, 14659 Payne Road, $85 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Tyler Knight, Ferndale, MI, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Fernando…

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Ohio ranks fourth nationally for combine fire and local officials urge area farmers to use preventative maintenance and planning to avoid expensive destruction of equipment. (Photo submitted) Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by Wayne Dellinger, Union County Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources. ––– Weather conditions have helped Union County wheat fields to mature – but these same conditions can lead to an increase in fires to tractors, combine harvesters, and crop fields. Union County has already had a number of tractor fires this year. Officials offer two recommendations to prevent injuries and property damage – preventative maintenance…

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Stephanie Renee Andrews, 28, of Windmill Drive was cited for possession of a drug abuse instrument in the 300 block of Emmaus Road at 12:55 p.m. Friday. Reports indicate Andrews was cited after she was found sleeping in a vehicle with drug abuse instruments. Daniel John Patrick, 39, of N. Court Street was cited for possession of a drug abuse instrument in the 300 block of Emmaus Road at 1:25 p.m. Sunday. Reports indicate he was found sleeping in the same car as Andrews. Jessika Marie Gingerich, 30, of E. Sixth Street was arrested…

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Municipal Court Speeding – Roger W. Stephens, Urbana, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Barbara W. Bader, Springfield, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Ryan J. Gruber, Richwood, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Julia M. Pizzuto, Columbus, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Matthew C. Glorioso, Delaware, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Kamaldeep S. Bains, Indianapolis, IN, $58 fine, $91 costs. Speeding – Cindy C. Jones, Raymond, $72 fine, $113 costs. Speeding – Tyler J. Richardson, 2269 Trophy Drive, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Speeding – Christopher J. Endl, Hilliard, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143…

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Pastime Park’s south shelter was filled with dozens of families Thursday during the “Animals we love to hate” event hosted by the Plain City Parks and Recreation Department. Staff from Ohio Nature Education taught children why “we need nature” through sharing facts about animals that people generally dislike, including opossums, snakes, spiders and bats. Pictured above, children ask ONE Intern Grace Davis, at right, about Pocket the Virginia opossum. Below, youngsters watch the movement of Frida the Sinaloan milk snake. (Journal-Tribune photos by Kayleen Petrovia)

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