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A Delaware man was transported by MedFlight after striking the rear of an Ohio Department of Transportation tractor while riding his motorcycle Tuesday. According to the Marysville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Brian Eizensmits, 45, of Delaware, was operating a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle westbound on Route 47 near Zook Road at 1:43 p.m. Reports indicate he was traveling behind an ODOT tractor with a rear bi-fold mower. Eizensmits struck the rear of the mower as it was completing a left turn into a private drive. Eizensmits was transported to Ohio State University Medical Center by MedFlight with…

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a mental health issue in the 16000 block of Square Drive at 6:52 a.m. Tuesday. Police responded to assist another agency in the 300 block of W. Eighth Street at 8:44 a.m. Tuesday. Reports indicate CPR was in progress when officers arrived. Police responded to a report of breaking and entering in the 900 block of Columbus Avenue at 10 p.m. Tuesday. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: A deputy met with a Columbus Police Officer to take custody of Thomas J. Bernstiel, 32, of Worthington for an outstanding arrest…

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Danny Dietrich (48) and Lee Jacobs (81) on the gas during the 2019 Ohio Speedweek at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville Ohio. (Photo submitted) Editor’s note: This article is submitted by Todd Ridgeway, an auto racing writer and photograhper for Area Auto Racing News. Thanks to series owner Tony Stewart, the previously cancelled annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek has been reestablished and moved to new dates. The 2020 edition of Ohio Sprint Speedweek featuring the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions finally will take shape, officially, on Friday July 3, at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. Complete with…

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A local family recently created homemade t-shirts to thank first responders in Liberty Township and Raymond for their service to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rose and Bill Wibley, along with family members Lacy and Arianna Mooney and McKinnleigh and Brielle Bowsher, delivered shirts printed with the phrase, “Not all heroes wear capes,” to firefighters at the Liberty Township Fire Department. Wibley said they have acted as heroes to her family during multiple health-related emergencies. Pictured above is firefighter Justin French, holding one of the shirts. (Photo submitted)

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Allison Nicole Simmons, 18, of Columbus was cited for obstructing official business and sales to and use by underage persons in the 500 block of Emmaus Road at 4 a.m. Monday. Kimberly Sue Bowen, 51, of Hilliard was cited for theft in the 15000 block of U.S. 36 at 4:06 p.m. Monday. Police responded to a report of telephone harassment in the 200 block of Cypress Drive at 9:04 a.m. Monday. The reporting person advised that she broke up with her boyfriend approximately three weeks ago and since that time he has been harassing…

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With COVID-19 regulations easing for sports, the Marysville boy’s basketball program has set up times to host their annual PIT camp. The first session, which is for student-athletes entering grades 7th-9th for the 2020-2021 school year, will run from July 6-9 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Marysville High School. The second session, which is for student athletes entering grades 3rd-6th for the 2020-2021 school year, will run from August 3-6 from 9 a.m. to noon at Marysville High School. To register for the camps or for more information please contact Ryan Grose at rgrose@mevsd.us.

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Giugliana Maria Teves Diaz, 41, died Thursday, June 25, 2020. The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2020 at Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221. Guests are respectfully asked to wear masks and attendance will be monitored to ensure safety for everyone attending. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1033 W. Fifth Street, Marysville, Ohio 43040. For an extended obituary, please visit www.schoedinger.com.

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