Union County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state. We see evidence of that every day with all the machinery moving dirt. Over the years, we have heard from new people moving to town who like the proximity to Columbus and the ability to spread out. But at the same time we have also talked to many longtime community members who are not afraid to share their concern about trying to preserve the small town feel they grew up with. For us, it makes sense that growth has been coming this way because in looking back at…
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Heritage Cooperative has announced the construction of two new grain silos, providing an additional 1.7 million bushels of grain storage, at the Marysville Ag Campus, 15090 Scottslawn Road. The $5-million project will consist of building two grain storage bins on the north side of the property, increasing the grain storage capacity to just under 5 million bushels. This additional storage will benefit Heritage growers in the Marysville area, as well as those in Kenton, Urbana, Upper Sandusky and other locations on the western side of Ohio. Access to grain storage becomes much more available for growers when stored grain is…
Volunteers took advantage of the warm and sunny weather earlier this week to prepare for a tree giveaway. Residents can go to the Marysville Public library today to pick up a tree to plant. Above, Marysville Urban Forester Andy Evan plants the trees in pots while Kim Ridenbaugh, also of the city, sets the potted trees for distribution. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Nima Dorje Tamang, 34, of Columbus was cited for theft in the 15000 block of U.S. 36 at 2:31 p.m. Wednesday. Lalit Sarki, 24, of Reynoldsburg was cited for theft in the 15000 block of U.S. 36 at 4:31 p.m. Wednesday. Jennifer Noel Skidmore, 47, of Marysville was cited for driving while under the influence in the 100 block of N. Court Street at 9:07 p.m. Wednesday. Donald S. Moshos, 73, of U.S. 36 was cited for driving under OVI or ALS suspension in the 17000 block of Route 31 at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday.…
Marysville High School graduates and teammates Brody Lewis (left) and Nate Morey were on the opposite sides of the football field last Friday. Lewis is a freshman defensive back for Mount Union, while Morey is a freshman quarterback at Heidelberg. The teams are playing spring football since their 2020 fall campaigns were postponed due to COVID-19. Mount Union won the game, 64-14. (Photo submitted)
Local residents woke up to find more than four inches of snow in some areas of the county Wednesday morning. With spring leaves emerging, the flakes clung to the branches, causing many to droop as shown in the accompanying photos from around the city. (Journal-Tribune photos by Mac Cordell, Sam Dillon and Kevin Behrens)
The Village of Plain City is encouraging residents to expand their spring cleaning efforts to the entire community. Plain City officials are hosting several events during Clean Up Week that will culminate with a prize drawing Saturday. Residents can pick up a trash bag from the Plain City Municipal Office, 800 Village Blvd., this week between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Community members should then pick up litter and fill their trash bags throughout the week. On Saturday, they can drop off their filled bags at Pastime Park between 8 a.m. and noon. Participants should enter Pastime Park through the…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Neil Alan Mullen, 30, of S. Plum Street was arrested for aggravated menacing in the 500 block of Milford Avenue. The arrest stemmed from an April 19 incident in which the victim reported that Mullen threatened to burn her house down. Police responded to a report of recovered property in the 1300 block of Redtop Court at 12:43 a.m. Tuesday. Reports indicate the found property was returned to the owner. Police responded to a report of an assault in the 1700 block of Caraway Lane at 3:35 p.m. Tuesday. Police responded to a report…
According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer was on patrol on Nighthawk Drive at 3:36 p.m. April 18 and observed the driver’s side door on a white 2018 Toyota Tacoma open. The officer made contact with the vehicle owner and advised him that his truck door was open. The vehicle owner checked the inside of his vehicle and determined nothing was missing or out of place. An officer observed a gray GMC parked on the no-parking side of Alderwood Circle at 3:13 p.m. April 18. The vehicle owner moved his vehicle to a valid parking spot on Alderwood…
The groundbreaking for an expansion of Leon’s Garage on East Fifth Street was held Monday. Shown above taking part were, from left to right, Leon’s General Manager Matt Miley, chef Collin Thierjung, architect Craig Gossman, owners Bruce Daniels and Rick Crago, Shirley Crago, and Goodwin Services contractors Jason Goodwin and Erica Goodwin. Below is a new illustration of what the expansion will look like upon completion in the spring of 2022. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Chad E. Atwood, 40, of Columbus was cited for driving while under the influence in the 14000 block of Scottslawn Road at 3:33 a.m. Monday. Police responded to a report of fraudulent telephone use in the 200 block of S. Main Street at 10:36 a.m. Monday. Reports indicate the City of Marysville IT Department reported a security breach involving the city’s telephone service account. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 9000 block of U.S. 42 for a disorderly and intoxicated person at 12:02 a.m. Monday.…