Rain is never a welcome participant at a ball game, but every now and then the precipitation leaves behind a little present. After intermittent rain at the Marysville Baseball Stadium for Friday night’s game against Dublin Jerome, the rainbow pictured above flashed across the sky. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Author: From JT Staff Reports
Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by Wayne Dellinger, Union County Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources. ––– Western and west central Ohio should start hearing a distinct “buzzing” or “chirping” coming from our wooded areas sometime soon. Cicada Brood X (10) of the 17-year periodical cicadas is waiting for the right moment to make its appearance. These cicadas are currently in the nymph stage underground burrowing vertical tunnels toward the surface waiting for soil temperatures to reach around 64 degrees Fahrenheit. This process has slowed somewhat this year because of dips in temperatures. Once emerged, these nymphs will…
The Fairbanks and Triad softball teams played FHS’ “Strike Out” cancer game on Thursday in Milford Center. The Lady Cardinals won the game, 9-6. Funds were raised during the game to help in the fight against the disease. Members of the teams are from left, front row (Triad in black shirts, Fairbanks in gray), Hailey Snider, Ashtynn Stanley, Meghan Kilbride, Cami Renicker, Kaley Nottt, Brynne Stanley, Kaydence Feasel, Mackenzie Lester and Mallory Hayes; second row, Joni Russell, Lindsey Smith, Ali Cox, Sierra Pfarr, Lilly Greene, Anna Higbee, Frani LeVan, Hailey Dee, Cati LeVan, Harley Edwards and Audra Millice; back row,…
Grandview handed Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team its first loss of the season on Thursday. The Bobcats edged the Pioneers (15-1), 3-2. Singles -Lauer (G) defeated Riley Woods (J) 6-1, 4-6, 7-5; -Bode (G) topped Dominic Gantz (J) 6-3, 6-0; -Hayes (G) downed Dominic Dellapina (J) 6-4, 7-5. Doubles -Jacob Zang-Owen Hecht (J) defeated Roemer-Schmied (G) 3-6, 6-3, 7-5; -Ben Haskins-Reed VanKirk (J) topped Narcelles-Leach (G) 6-1, 6-2.
Municipal Court Fail to control – Deeanna M. Brockman, Marion, $58 fine, $165 costs. Speeding – Summer J. Rowland, Columbus, $58 fine, $165 costs. OVI – Terry L. Decker, Springfield, $1000 fine, $365 susp., $159 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr. Speeding – Steven Huff, 425 West Seventh St., $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Brian T. Harbold, 16990 Moore Road, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Tammy R. Herzog, Kenton, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Dylan A. Plaugher, Wapakoneta, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Danielle E. Clemans, Kenton, $58 fine, $110 costs. Fail…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Caleb Kyle Loupe, 35, of U.S. 42 was cited for driving while under the influence in the 900 block of Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. at 11:29 a.m. Thursday. Reports indicate Loupe was cited after he was “found in the Meijer parking lot.” Police responded to a report of telephone harassment in the 300 block of Damascus Road at 2:09 p.m. Thursday. Police responded to a report of a domestic dispute in the 17000 block of Route 31 at 5:17 p.m. Thursday. Reports indicate a male and female were involved in an argument in a vehicle…
On Tuesday, the state of Montana ended its participation in the federal unemployment program. Governor Greg Gianforte said he wants the Treasure State to be open for business because he has heard from too many employers that can’t find help. Yesterday the state of South Carolina followed suit. Gianforte came up with his own plan that gave unemployed workers a bonus to return to work instead of the $300 extra federal bonus to stay home. Here in Union County, the same problem exists-especially in the restaurant business. There are many local eateries like White Castle, Applebees, Ville Grille and Fifth…
Bud Doebert and Betty Hudson were married in Lexington, Kentucky on May 11, 1946. He worked in stump removal and she was employed with Weiss’ Brothers. They have four children, Bonnie (John) Coleman of Indian Lake, Mary (Joe) Williams, Denny (Judy) Doebert and Ron (Rita) Doebert, all of Marysville. They also have many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Those interested in participating in a card shower may send cards to The Gables, 390 Gables Drive. (Photo submitted)
Municipal Court Speeding – Brittany M. Hornback, Ada, $72 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – James Croghan, Grove City, $58 fine, $85 costs. Fail to yield – Stephanie A. Dutton, Marion, $58 fine, $85 costs. Theft – Kaitlyn M. Gilbert, Mt. Vernon, $600 fine, $217 costs, 30 days jail susp. Theft – Leslie M. Basinger, 24610 Darby Pottersburg Road, $600 fine, $120 costs, 30 days jail susp. Fail reg/dog – Leslie M. Basinger, 24610 Darby Pottersburg Road, $58 fine, $138 costs. Speeding – Rylan L. Ayers, 11480 U.S. Hwy 36, Lot 54, $75 fine, $165 costs. Seat belt – Rylan L.…
The almost two-year long BMX bicycle track construction is almost complete. Above, city crews, including from left, Devon McGuire, Josh Conley, Corey Bunsold and Bryan Gilliand, in the brush, measure and monitor the drop and drainage of ground adjacent to the north of the track. Officials said they are working to create a drainage path that will allow water, which currently collects and stands in the area, to flow to a nearby creek. Officials said that as a former city dump, the area has drainage issues, though given the nature of the track and the materials used to construct it,…
Did you know the fly tastes with its feet, which are 10-million times more sensitive to sugar than the human tongue? Or that they can walk upside down? Or that the average lifespan of a fly is just three weeks? Or that flies can see behind them? While known as the common house fly, there really are a lot of fun, little known facts about flies, like this one photographed earlier this week. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Jacob Mellen, 22, of Leeper Perkins Road was arrested on a warrant service arrest in the 1200 block of E. Fifth Street at 10:03 a.m. Wednesday. Police responded to a report of criminal trespassing in the 400 block of Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. at 9:28 a.m. Wednesday. The reporting person indicated an unknown person broke the safety seal on his grease vats. Police responded to a report of suspicious conditions in the 100 block of E. Fifth Street at 3:14 p.m. Wednesday. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: While on patrol on U.S. 42…
Municipal Court Speeding – Miguel A. Guerrero Castanon, Columbus, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Gary L. Jackson Jr., Marion, $55 fine, $88 costs. No OL – Sergio Gonazlez Rubio, Columbus, $64 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Sergio Gonzalez Rubio, Columbus, $58 fine, $85 costs. OVI – Raymond A. McGhee, Columbus, $750 fine, $365 susp., $175 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr. Marked lanes – Raymond A. McGhee, Columbus, dismissed, $28 costs. Traffic light – Kimberly Nardi, 177 Northcrest Drive, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Travis L. Nichols, Mt. Victory, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding…
Despite having a pair of issues to decide in the southern portion of the county, turnout was light for Tuesday’s election. Above, poll worker Martha Vincent checks the photograph and signature of Jerome Township resident Jeff Rymer as he prepares to vote at the Jerome Township Hall. (Journal-Tribune photograph by Mac Cordell)