Marysville’s middle school volleyball teams swept Big Walnut on Wednesday. The eighth grade won 25-12, 25-8. Clarissa Hamilton tallied three kills and one ace. Bella Hackett finished with four kills, while Paityn Hoskins came up with four ace serves. The seventh grade spikers rolled to a 25-2, 25-13 verdict. Marysville’s Aaliyah West stepped up to the line and served the final 23 points to win the first game.
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Pooch owners from around the city took advantage of the Marysville Swimming Pool’s end-of-season dog swim Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. While humans were discouraged from taking a dip, dozens of four-legged companions were eager to take the plunge. Donations from the event will benefit the Union County Humane Society. (Journal-Tribune photos by Chad Williamson)
The Jerome Township Division of Fire kept busy during a stormy holiday weekend. Fire Chief Douglas Stewart said the department responded to two fires caused by lightning strikes over the course of one night. At approximately 7 p.m. Monday, Stewart said crews were dispatched to Currier Road on a report of a barn that was struck by lightning. “Crews found some minor damage inside the barn and the fire was out upon arrival,” Stewart said. Several hours later, at approximately 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, Stewart said crews were dispatched to another structure reportedly struck by lightning. He said crews responded to…
The utility bill due date for Plain City residents has been extended, following technical difficulties that have since been resolved. According to a release from the village, last week the village experienced “technical issues with its automated meter reading technology provider.” The issue caused the village to delay the printing and delivery of monthly utility bills. Once the problem was resolved, bills were sent to customers with a revised due date of Sept. 22. In a letter to council, Village Administrator Nathan Cahall said bills were sent out beginning Sept. 3 and “a small batch” followed the next day. He…
Demonstrators supporting police and President Donald Trump gathered at Scheiderer Transport Inc. on Route 161, east of Plain City Saturday morning in response to a planned anti-police brutality protest. At the end of August, a social media post called for a peaceful demonstration across from the trucking company property to “protest police brutality and racist flags.” Several “Blue Lives Matter” and pro-Trump flags are on display along the front fence at the Scheiderer property. The protest was eventually canceled by organizers, prompting the owners of the Scheiderer property to turn the event into a “freedom rally.” (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael…
Officers of the Plain City Police Department, including Lt. Tom Jaskiewicz, at left and Chief Dale McKee, at right, recently received a donated blanket depicting the department’s logo from David Smith and Associates. A statement from PCPD indicated the department has recently hosted planning meetings with law enforcement partners in Union and Madison counties to prepare for possible protests in the area and “provide for the peace and safety of our community.” (Photo submitted)
Dee Ann Clark, 56, of Delaware, died peacefully early Monday morning, Sept. 7 at her sister’s home surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with cancer. A caregiver to everyone, she was an STNA for over 30 years before bartending at the Flamingo. She was a big Trump fan who carried a huge love for all sports with the Ohio State Buckeyes as well as a Cleveland Indians fan. She recently became an avid dart player with her partner, Steve. She was loyal to a fault, whether it was to her family, friends or job. She was dedicated…
Linda M. Hunter, 69, of Marysville died Saturday morning, Sept. 5 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center following an extended illness. She was retired as a nurse’s aid at Heartland and as a cashier for Walmart. A loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, her true joy was in spending time with her children and grandchildren and camping with her friends. She was born March 18, 1951 in Columbus to the late Floyd and Florence L. McMannis Hensley. She was also preceded in death by a brother, John Hensley and sisters Luann Bright and Annette Knecht. She is…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Michael Anthony Adkins, 38, of Plain City was cited for disorderly conduct (intoxicated annoyance or alarm) in the 14000 block of Scottslawn Road at 6:19 p.m. Tuesday. Police responded to a report of theft in the 1900 block of Morning Song Road at 9:22 a.m. Tuesday. Reports indicate MPD was called to Cook Pointe Apartments in reference to a theft from the area. Police responded to a report of a suicide threat in the 16500 block of Square Drive at 2:46 p.m. Tuesday. Police responded to assist another agency in the 700 block of…
The new executive director of the Ohio High School Athletic Association has Union County-area ties. The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Board of Directors on Tuesday hired Doug Ute as the organization’s next leader, making the former coach, teacher, athletic administrator, principal and superintendent the OHSAA’s 11th leader in its 113-year history. UTE Ute is taking the OHSAA post after spending the last 20 years as a school superintendent, including nine years at Marion Elgin Local Schools and the last 11 years at Newark City Schools. He also coached and taught at Noble Local Schools in eastern Ohio and…
The Triad boys golf team defeated Northeastern at Woodland with the score of 182-195 on Tuesday. The Cardinals improved to 9-3 in the Ohio Heritage Conference. Triad was led by Cole Pond, who carded a 42. He was followed by Matt Richards-45, Devin Butz-46, Ryan Gross-49 and Jalen Nott-49. — Lady Cardinals fall Triad’s girls dropped a 227-247 verdict to Southeastern. That match was also played at Woodland. Alli Gregg carded a 60 to lead the Lady Cardinals. She was followed by Hannah McManaway-62, Joni Russell-62 and Megan McManaway-63. — MHS falls by two The Monarch boys tallied their best…