Author: From JT Staff Reports

According to Marysville Police Department reports: Brendan Joshua Colvin, 24, of Weaver Road was cited for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 14000 block of Weaver Road at 3:49 p.m. Friday. Reports indicate the citation stemmed from a stolen vehicle complaint called in on April 17. Police responded to a report of burglary – trespassing in an occupied structure and breaking and entering for the purpose of committing theft in the 100 block of N. Main Street at 3:10 p.m. Friday. Reports indicate, during a follow-up of a prior event, a resident reported a burglary at an apartment…

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Shaun Ryan Bissel, 30, of Valley Drive was cited for discharging firearms in the 1000 block of Valley Drive at 6:04 p.m. Thursday. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: A deputy went to the Franklin County Jail to take custody of Anthony T. Hopkins, 38, of Columbus for an outstanding arrest warrant at 7:20 a.m. Thursday. He was transported to the Union County Common Pleas Court. Deputies were dispatched to a business in the 12000 block of U.S. 42 to investigate a break-in at 8:07 a.m. Thursday. Deputies were sent to a residence…

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A few weeks ago, President Donald Trump made a comment about the effort to fight the coronavirus pandemic that caught my attention. He said that the cure should not be worse than the virus, itself. Today, with the nearly total shutdown of the country, it may be coming to that. There is no doubt that COVID-19 is frightening. Since its inception in China at the end of 2019, it has spread rapidly not only throughout the United States, but also across the globe. As of this writing, reports put the number of cases worldwide at more than 2.1 million with…

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Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the Journal-Tribune article of April 13 on the Avalon Theater. First, we have two auditoriums (high school and county building on Sixth Street) that have successfully handled concerts, plays, musicals, and programs like the library author series. Also we have a large room with a stage at the Methodist Church and soon will have the same at the new Catholic Community Center. I would think this is sufficient. I feel that many people were anticipating having a movie theater in Marysville again, especially senior citizens who don’t like to drive to Columbus…

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Douglas Daniels of Burns Road submitted this piece of chalk art he created at his home to honor frontline workers during the coronavirus outbreak. “I just want to get the message out” Daniels said in his submission. (Photo submitted)

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Honda has announced it will furlough salaried and support associates. In a release Wednesday, the automaker said it would furlough “the majority of our salaried and support associates at Honda operations in the U.S.” “As the unprecedented economic impact of the fast-changing COVID-19 pandemic worsens, Honda continues to evaluate conditions and make temporary adjustments to its production and business operations in North America,” according to the release. Honda officials said the furlough would continue “for a planned two weeks.” For associates in Ohio or any state other than California, the first day of the furlough is Sunday, April 19 and…

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Shaun Ryan Bissel, 30, of Valley Drive was cited at 9:16 p.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of Valley Drive for failure to appear in court. Police responded to a report of theft in the 900 block of Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate a young adult male concealed one Rapala floating fish grappler, valued at $12.99, into the front of his pants and exited Meijer without offering payment. Police responded to a report of theft in the 900 block of Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate an…

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Tiger Woods drives the ball at the Memorial Tournament in this file photo. The 2020 tournament at Dublin’s Muirfield Village Golf Club has been postponed until July due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens) Officials of the Memorial Tournament announced today that the 45th edition of the event founded and hosted by Jack Nicklaus has been rescheduled as a result of the ongoing health crisis related to the coronavirus pandemic. In conjunction with today’s PGA Tour adjusted tournament schedule announcement, the 2020 Memorial Tournament will now be contested the week of July 13-19 at Dublin’s Muirfield Village…

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A heavy frost overnight caused a yellow daffodil to droop in the morning sunlight from the weight of the ice crystals Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to stay below freezing during the night with a chance of snow Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon)

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Harold L. “Jim” Howard, 87, of Marysville died Monday evening April 13 at his home following an extended illness with his family at his side. He was a 1950 graduate of Marysville High School and, following graduation, went on to work at Siemens Electronics, locally known as Bulldog Electric and retired after 28 years. During this time, he met his loving wife, Mary. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to everyone. He enjoyed Ohio State Football and knew all the players and their stats. He also enjoyed Western movies, gardening with his son, playing cards and…

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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Jasmin Isabel Trudeau, 20, of W. Fifth Street was arrested for disorderly conduct in the 16000 block of Square Drive at 7:36 a.m. Tuesday. Reports indicate she was transported to the Tri-County Regional Jail. Police responded to a dispute in the 400 block of Windmil Drive at 12:53 p.m. Tuesday. Police responded to a report of lost property in the 16000 block of Square Drive at 12:04 p.m. Tuesday. Reports indicate the subject advised her phone was possible lost at Walgreens. Police responded to a report of drug paraphernalia on Collins Avenue at Route…

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