Units from the Richwood Police Department, Northern Union County Fire and EMS District, Leesburg Township Fire Department, Liberty Township Fire Department and Scioto Valley Fire District responded to a barn fire at 12654 Mulvane Road at 12:57 p.m. Thursday. Northern Union County Chief Randy Riffle said the fire was accidentally caused by an agricultural burn after the wind blew sparks toward the barn, causing it to catch fire. Riffle said no nearby structures were damaged. The barn was unoccupied and there were no injuries associated with the fire. He said the barn was a total loss, but the owners were…
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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of a theft in the 1000 block of Delaware Avenue at 9:43 a.m. Thursday. Reports indicate an unknown male rented a generator from Sunbelt Rentals for one day but did not return it. Police responded to a report of suspicious conditions in the 1200 block of E. Fifth Street at 4:57 p.m. Thursday. Reports indicate an individual reported fraud. Police responded to a report of a runaway juvenile in the 200 block of S. Plum Street at 9:50 p.m. Thursday. The reporting person indicated there were two runaway juveniles…
For the past several months, the nation and the world have been dealing with the devastating crisis created by COVID-19. This horrible virus has swept across the globe with unprecedented speed reportedly infecting over 4 million people and killing nearly 300,000. Officials, including those at the top of the various nations and governors of American states have been forced to make extremely difficult decisions in order to stem the tide of the pandemic. The most far-reaching one has been the virtual shutdown of a country. In the U.S., state governors were given wide authority in deciding how far to go…
What a weird primary election cycle. One thing that was not unusual was that the northern part of Union County decided the election. That has been true for quite a while when it comes to county race. We were encouraged to see so many candidates file in December for what was to be a March 17th election day. The coronavirus threatened the viability of the process when many older poll workers didn’t want to be in a crowded indoor space. The Secretary of the State extended the election and put safeguards in place making it a mail-in ballot only. Voters had…
The family of Charles W. and Cordelia A. (Nicholson) Carter announce their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married May 16, 1970 at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky by Dr. Edgar Houghton and the Rev. Robert Lawrence. They have four children, Ann-Morgan (Justin) Krueger of Marysville, Jennifer Carter (1975-1977), Chas (Cari) Carter of Carmel, Indiana and Jeff (Amy) Carter of Lewis Center. They also have nine grandchildren, Katie, Paige, Sam, Ryan and Molly Krueger, Ellie and Annabelle Carter and Colin and Heidi Carter. He is a graduate of Transylvania University and is a retired Human Resources Manager at…
Honda has resumed production at the Marysville Auto Plant. Production was stopped in March and associates were furloughed. Officials said the production start-up will be gradual. On the first day back to work, associates learned new safety measures for the plant, specific to their job. Associates will be required to scan their temperature before coming into the plant and wear a mask while working. Officials said associates are encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions for how to improve their processes during this return to production. (Photo submitted)
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Jarron Lee Shirk, 21, of North Lewisburg was cited for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the 800 block of Delaware Avenue at 5:46 a.m. Wednesday. Jeremy A. Landis, 36, of London was arrested on Maple Street at Collins Avenue at 9:38 a.m. Wednesday for failure to appear in court. Reports indicate Landis had an active warrant out of Madison County. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: A deputy went to the Louisville Metro Jail in Louisville, Kentucky to take custody of Christopher M. Jackson, 25, of Louisville for…
Plain City artist Hilary Frambes is using different mediums to honor the Jonathan Alder Class of 2020. Frambes is pictured painting a mural with the JA logo, which will be signed by senior students. It will be used during the Jonathan Alder virtual commencement events and later displayed in Uptown Plain City. Frambes, who has been creating weekly chalk murals on her driveway during the pandemic, is now completing a series of art featuring JA senior photos. She is pictured with JA senior Jenna Keiffer and her completed mural. (Photos submitted)
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Craig Lawrence Kise, 50, of W. Fourth Street was arrested on a warrant service arrest in the 300 block of E. Fifth Street at 3:16 a.m. Tuesday. Lewis K. Harrison, 54, of S. Oak Street was arrested for using weapons while intoxicated in the 400 block of E. Sixth Street at 11:01 p.m. Tuesday. Reports indicate the arrest stemmed from an incident in which MPD was dispatched to E. Seventh Street in reference to a complaint regarding a person with a gun. Police responded to a report of recovered property in the 18000 block…
Dan and Michelle Phipps are celebrating their 25th anniversary. They were married May 13, 1995 by the Rev. Don Moceri. They are the parents of Danielle Phipps. A trip is planned at a later date to celebrate this special occasion. (Photo submitted)
Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced many school districts to cancel Prom, Triad still found a way to celebrate. Superintendent Vickie Hoffman said area photographers Dawndee Boldman Zizzo, Serina Ann Leistritz, Jennifer Hughes Eaton, Carmen Pestke Ober and Holly Richardson-Enneking each hosted free “Prom” photo sessions for Triad students Saturday. Pictured is senior Kyle Bradley and his “adopted grandma” Jodi Neer Jackson, who made Prom King and Queen sashes for the occasion. (Photo submitted)
Roberta “Birdie” Morton, 85, died Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Prestige Gardens Nursing Home in Marysville. She was born May 15, 1934 in Louisa, Kentucky to Charlie and Thelma Blankenship. She was widowed to William “Bill” J. Morton Sr. after a marriage of 46 years. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Harold C. Morton and Charlie Morton. She is survived by her sons, William (Bill) J. Morton Jr. and David Morton. She also has five grandchildren and nine grandchildren. A private family service was held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the Mitchell Cemetery, Darby Township,…
Rosalie Hobbs Phelps celebrates her 90th birthday today. She was born the 12th child of Elisha and Laura Hobbs in Apple Grove, West Virginia. She married Ivan Phelps (deceased in 2013) in 1948. They had four children, Roger (deceased), Marlene, Rita and Cheryl. She has six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She still enjoys gardening and mowing her lawn with her zero turn lawnmower. A celebration was planned but canceled due to COVID-19. (Photo submitted)