The Union County Fairgrounds is under construction. The beef barn was demolished last week and a new barn will be constructed on the site. While the official groundbreaking is not set until later today, the site has already been prepped, holes have been dug and crews are getting supplies and equipment into place to begin construction quickly. Officials said the barn should be complete within the next month. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)
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Pictured above is a large population of Purple Dead Nettle in a Union County field. (Photo submitted) Editor’s note: The following submission comes from Wayne Dellinger, Union County Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources. ––– You may have noticed more shades of purple in farm fields, ditches, and even turfgrass across the county lately. Purple Dead Nettle has appeared in greater numbers this spring than typical. Closely related to Henbit, they both are members of the mint family with square stems and purple blooms. They are often found growing together. To tell the difference, you need to look at the…
James E. “Jim” Ballard, 86, of Marysville died quietly at his home Friday morning, April 16, following a prolonged illness. He was a 1953 graduate of Marysville High School and joined the U.S. Army the following year. He was stationed in Germany for two years after the Korean war. He also attended Bliss College, studying to become a CPA. He married the former Verna B. Andrews on Sept. 7, 1954 and they renewed their vows on Jan. 3, 1996. This year, they would have been married for 67 years. He enjoyed music; he sang and played guitar and was in…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of a mental health issue in the 400 block of Triple Crown Way at 12:26 a.m. Friday. Police responded to a report of drug abuse (marijuana) in the 800 block of Delaware Avenue at 4:21 a.m. Friday. A reporting person advised MPD a suspicious vehicle was at Taco Bell. MPD located the vehicle and identified four individuals inside the car. A probable cause search of the vehicle led to MPD finding “three baggies of marijuana, two scales (and) two pipes.” Police responded to a report of theft in the…
The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks won a softball game and lost one during competition on Saturday. Fairbanks began the day with a 10-7 verdict over Milton Union. Sarah Writesel was the winning pitcher. She allowed eight hits, fanned five and walked three. Gracie Pyers finished with six hits and drove in four runs. Danielle Hoover tallied three hits, including a homer. Writesel, Anna Higbee, Hailey Dee, Julia Cheney and Sierra Pfarr each finished with a pair of hits. The day’s nightcap saw FHS fall to River Valley, 6-4. Cheney was tagged with the loss. She surrendered 14 hits and six…
Municipal Court Seat belt – Alexander C. Lerch, 211 Connolly St., $30 fine, $66 costs. Speeding – Justin W. White, Mt. Victory, $58 fine, $95 costs. Speeding – Donald L. Roush, Dublin, $58 fine, $85 costs. Marked lanes – Justin L. Henry, 1505 Patricia Drive, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Noah D. Read, 625 Kentucky Circle, $75 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Ruth A. Moore, Westerville, $58 fine, $85 costs. Stop sign – James R. Cartwright, Marion, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Taylor E. Branson, Culver, IN, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Matthew J. Posey, Pickerington, $58…
Joey Walker of Jonathan Alder clears the bar at 6-3 during the high jump at the Virg Rankin Invitational at North Union High School on Friday. The effort was enough to give Walker first place in the event by more than five inches. The Jonathan Alder boys took second place in the meet with a team score of 104 points. The Jon Alder girls team took first place with a team score of 170 points. Fairbanks and host school North Union also competed at the invitational. Fairbanks took second place in the girls’ meet with a score of 119 points,…
Marysville’s boys tennis squad turned back Buckeye Valley, 5-0, on Friday. Singles -Sean Richardson (M) defeated Farmer 6-3, 6-4; -Kyrell Stauffer (M) downed Tseng 6-7, 6-4, 1-0; -Carson Kane (M) topped Parker 6-3, 7-6. Doubles -Cory Cordell-Jacob Markert turned back Rotondo-Cox 6-2, 4-6, 6-3; -Mason Ice-Donovin Natividad beat Froelich-King 6-1, 6-1. Stauffer’s match went more than 2 1/2 hours with the 10-point tiebreaker going to 13-11.
Sandy Ward married David Woodworth on April 17, 1971 at Central College Presbyterian Church in Westerville. After 34 years of service, he retired from Nestle R&D-Marysville in 2003 as Procurement Manager. She was employed at Fairbanks Local Schools and Marysville Public Library at Raymond. They were both long-time members of the First Presbyterian Church in Marysville. After retirement, the pair enjoyed spending time with family and traveling around the U.S. and Canada. They traveled most of the 48 contiguous states and to Alaska to see family. They are celebrating their anniversary with their son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Maria, their…
Municipal Court Seat belt – Eric G. Moore, North Lewisburg, $30 fine, $66 costs. Speeding – Courtney A. Schaftel, Powell, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Carter Sanderson, 1970 Bobtail Lane, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Bryan Wells, Kenton, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Grayson D. Bramble, Dublin, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Matthew A. Smith, London, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Lance Wilson, Sunbury, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Jason Routson, Hilliard, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Hyojae Lee, Dublin, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Chase Bruns, Ft. Recovery, $58 fine, $85…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of identity theft in the 900 block of White Oak Court at 11:36 a.m. Thursday. The reporting person advised someone used her personal information to open an account. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 11000 block of Watkins Road for a person threatening self-harm at 6:35 a.m. Thursday. The person was transported to Maryhaven. A deputy was sent to a residence in the 9000 block of Hyland Croy Road to investigate a scam involving alleged credit card fraud at 8:53…
Marysville’s boys tennis squad dropped a 5-0 verdict to Dublin Jerome on Thursday. Singles -Fickas defeated Kyrell Stauffer (M) 6-0, 6-0; -Liu downed Jacob Markert (M) 6-0, 6-0; -Althavale beat Donovin Natividad (M) 6-0, 6-0. Doubles -Wiblin-M. Stratford topped Sean Richardson-Carson Kane (M) 6-0, 6-1; -Madani-C. Stratford defeated Mason Ice-Dalton Kane (M) 6-0, 6-1.