Editor’s Note: The following article is the fourth of a six-part series by Marysville resident Eric Demchak about one of Marysville’s forgotten war heroes. The series describes the career of Col. Joseph G. Hawkins, a resident of Marysville who organized a local company of soldiers to fight for the North in the Civil War. It details the role that he and his men played in what became known as the Battle of Stones River in Tennessee in late December of 1862 and early January of 1863. by ERIC DEMCHAK While the rest of the Union army waited for Gen. McCook…
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Speeding – Chad A. Baker, 1567 Creekview Drive, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Michael L. Eagon, Canton, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Kyle J. Davidson, Urbana, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Katherine L. Dye, Powell, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Nikesh Batra, Dublin, $75 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Brian D. Truby, Columbus, $58 fine, $85 costs. Drive close hwy – Rex E. Strickler, Peck, MI, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – William Spurgeon, Columbus, $75 fine, $147 costs. Disorderly conduct – Melinda M. Frey, Plain City, $125 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Alexander S. Huston,…
First responders were at the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck and sedan Thursday morning. Officials responded to Honda Parkway, between Smokey Road and Honda Gate B, at approximately 11:30 a.m. Debris from the front bumper of the semi-truck, which was in the eastbound lane, was spread across the roadway while a damaged sedan was seen partially in the grass, off the westbound lane. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers at the scene said they were unsure of the cause of the accident or the extent of injuries, and could not be reached Friday morning. MedFlight responded to the…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of theft by deception in the 800 block of Milcrest Drive at 9:34 a.m. Thursday. The subject reported she was the victim of a scam. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Reports were not available at press time.
Last weekend, the Union County Joint Recreation District fields on County Home Road were host to the 2021 Dean Lowry Memorial Marysville Mitts baseball tournament. The UCJRD complex has been a work in progress that started years ago with one pod of four baseball diamonds and soccer fields. As of today, the complex has two pods of ball diamonds, for a total of eight, as well as a rugby field and an area for cricket, in addition to the soccer fields. Baseball diamonds 1 through 4 have brand new turf, two of which have lights. The lighted fields replaced the old…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Daniel John Patrick, 39, of Wind Mil Drive was arrested on a warrant service arrest on U.S. 33 at 7:16 p.m. Wednesday. Police responded to a report of a dispute in the 1800 block of Deer Crossing at 1:28 a.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate a female called MPD to advised that her husband was threatening her and she wanted him to leave for the night due to alcohol use. Police responded to a report of burglary in the 400 block of E. Fifth Street at 4:42 a.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate a male advised his garage…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Jennifer E. Ball, 38, of Plain City was arrested for disorderly conduct in the 700 block of Milford Avenue at 12:18 a.m. Tuesday. Reports indicate she was transported to the Tri-County Regional Jail. Reports indicate the citation stemmed from an incident in which witnesses called and reported that an intoxicated female was “staggering and falling down in the parking lot of the old Community Market.” Mohammed H. Saadla, 18, of Dublin was arrested on a warrant service arrest in the 1200 block of W. Fifth Street at 1:42 p.m. Tuesday. According to Union County…
According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer was dispatched to East Main Street at 5:14 p.m. June 13 in reference to a 911 follow-up. An officer was dispatched to the north area of Pastime Park at 4:22 p.m. June 13 in reference to a 911 follow-up. An officer was on patrol and observed a loose canine in the area of Maple Street at 3:56 p.m. June 13. The officer was able to catch the canine and it was taken back to the police department kennel. A short time later, the officer was contacted by the owner and retrieved…
The Plain City Pioneers 11U baseball team finished as runner-up to the Marysville Mitts team during last weekend’s Dean Lowry Memorial tournament. Members of the Pioneer squad are from left, front row, Ollie Miller, Austin Meriweather, Ethan Boerger, Nash Bowshier and Caiden Caldwell; second row, Jack Alban, Owen Edwards, Ben Travis, Jake Bauer, Ben Petzinger and Zeke Shoemaker; back row, coaches Kevin Miller, Jason Caldwell, Rob Meriweather and Brian Edwards. The 13U Pioneers won their age bracket by beating Upper Arlington, 12-4. (Photo submitted)
Municipal Court Speeding – Chad A. Baker, 1567 Creekview Drive, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Michael L. Eagon, Canton, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Kyle J. Davidson, Urbana, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Katherine L. Dye, Powell, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Nikesh Batra, Dublin, $75 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Brian D. Truby, Columbus, $58 fine, $85 costs. Drive close hwy – Rex E. Strickler, Peck, MI, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – William Spurgeon, Columbus, $75 fine, $147 costs. Disorderly conduct – Melinda M. Frey, Plain City, $125 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Alexander…
Owners of the Low Farm on Hinton Mill Road shared their patriotic spirit on Flag Day Monday by decorating their bales with the red, white and blue colors of the American flag. The holiday, celebrated on June 14 each year, celebrates the adoption of the U.S. flag on that date in 1777. President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established Flag Day in 1949, although it is not considered a federal holiday. (Photo submitted)
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Rylan Lester John Ayers, 19, of E. Sixth Street was cited for assault in the 200 block of S. Plum Street at 3:13 p.m. Monday. Reports indicate the citation stemmed from an incident in which a fight occurred outside of the Marysville Public Library. Police responded to a report of a theft in the 600 block of Bermuda Way at 11:29 p.m. Monday. A project manager for a Ryan Homes project reported two bathtubs were stolen from an unsecured garage at a new build. Police responded to a report of suspicious conditions in the…