Author: From JT Staff Reports
According to Marysville Police Department reports: There are no reports for today. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Reports were not available at press time. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol reports: Reports were not available at press time.
The Pottersburg Covered Bridge, at 17141 Inskeep-Cratty Road, near North Lewisburg, has been adorned with Christmas lights for the holiday season. The lights will be turned on each night between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. The bridge will remain lit through the first week of January. (Photos submitted) In celebration of the season, Union County’s Bicentennial as well as the county’s covered bridges, the Union County Convention and Visitors Bureau (UCCVB) has put together some unique and safe holiday experiences. One of those experiences the inaugural Union County Gingerbread Covered Bridge Kit. The kit has six freshly baked gingerbread pieces…
The annual concert benefiting the Community Care Train will be a virtual event this year, taking place Sunday night and featuring the group Building 429. “Health precautions during the pandemic forced the cancellation of the planned live concert, so this year the concert will be live from Nashville, Tennessee, and can be watched from the comfort of your home” said Tom McCarthy of McCarthy and Cox. “Because of the virus, this year the need has never been greater. We didn’t want the virus to get in the way of providing food for the 1,900 individuals who Care Train will serve…
John E. Lewis, 89, of Plain City died peacefully Tuesday evening Dec. 8, 2020 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware. He was born April 6, 1931 in Elliott County, Kentucky. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially gardening, working in the yard and tinkering around the house. At Arbors, he was known as the “social butterfly.” He was also a member of the Amity Independent Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Ella (Lewis) Lewis; his wife of 64 years, Jennie Marie (Bishop) Lewis in 2018; daughter, Brenda Lee Stephens also in 2018; infant siblings and brother,…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Chrissy Todd, 18, of Hillview Road was cited for no operator’s license in the 400 block of Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. at 6:06 p.m. Wednesday. Eleamar Martinez, 25, of W. Third Street was cited for theft in the 500 block of Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. at 9:04 p.m. Wednesday. Honorio Garces Martinez, 26, of W. Third Street was cited for theft in the 500 block of Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. at 9:01 p.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate he and Eleamar Martinez were cited for theft from Wal-Mart. Police responded to a report of a theft in the 600…
This was supposed to be the week of “The Game.” The Ohio State Buckeyes were supposed to play arch-rival Michigan on Saturday. It was, however, canceled due to COVID-19 cases in the Wolverines’ program. This will be the first time in the 30-plus year history of the Pigskin Pickers in which the Big Ten’s top rivalry game won’t be played. As far as last week’s contests, all of your favorite Pigskin Pickers absolutely stunk up the joint. Each posted 2-3 records. Publisher Kevin Behrens and managing editor Chad Williamson remain deadlocked at the top for the season with 78-26 records.…
Fairbanks’ girls bowling team dropped a 2451-2048 verdict to Mechanicsburg earlier this week. Lily Dellinger led FHS with a 361 and was followed by Katie Dingledine, who rolled a 360. Other two-game scores were Emma Milleson-279 and Liz White-250. Single-game scores were Kaylee Mitton-139 and Grace Koenig-113. The Lady Panthers fell to Elgin 1659-1500 on Wednesday. Dellinger rolled a two-game score of 328. She was followed by Dingledine-265, White-230, Mitton-223 and Milleson-201. Elgin edged FHS’ boys 1845-1833. JD Welch topped the Panthers with a 379, followed by Adam Burke-366, Drew LaFon-269 and Grant Hamm-256. Jaycer Blevins rolled a one-game score…
Although Plain City’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be virtual, local children won’t have to miss out on the opportunity to meet Santa Claus. Once the tree is lit, Santa will participate in a parade around the village, following the route depicted above. Mayor Jody Carney said families are welcome to stand outside their homes to wave at and say hello to Saint Nick. (Graphic submitted) Plain City officials and staff are still working to spread holiday cheer, even as traditions change. Mayor Jody Carney said village staff and members of the Uptown Plain City Organization (UPCO) have worked to…
The results of the American Heart Association 2020 Workplace Health Achievement Index have been announced and Memorial Health achieved national Gold Level recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace. Memorial is one of 776 organizations that completed the Index assessment this year, evaluating the period of July 30, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Of the organizations that completed the Index assessment, 35% received gold recognition, the highest percentage, 29% silver and 25% bronze. “Our Wellness Team is proud to be recognized with this gold level status from the American Heart Association,” Debbie Stubbs,…
The good boys and girls of Plain City, like those pictured above, should be sure to drop off a letter to Santa Claus in the North Pole mailbox at the village Christmas tree. Children are encouraged to ask their parents for help with including their address so Santa can write a response to every child’s letter. (Photo submitted)