Author: From JT Staff Reports
According to Marysville Police Department reports: James Zamarelli, 57, of Palm Drive was cited for a dog bite in the 500 block of Palm Drive at 4:53 p.m. Friday. Kevin Chaffin, 36, of Kenny Lane was cited for domestic violence and assault in the 600 block of Kenny Lane at 4:06 p.m. Friday. Police responded to a report of theft without consent in the 1800 block of Cooks Blvd. at 11:13 a.m. Friday. Reports indicate paint was stolen from a construction site sometime overnight. Police responded to a report of menacing and disorderly conduct in the 100 block of S.…
By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia Following a fifth, lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county, the Union County Health Department is working to update residents with a new website. The health department indicated the affected individual is an adult female. As of noon Thursday, Union County reports four adult females and one adult male have tested positive for the virus. UCHD Public Information Officer Jennifer Thrush noted the Ohio Department of Health dashboard, at coronavirus.ohio.gov, had not yet listed the fifth case as of press time Friday. The age range of cases in the county is 31-83 years old…
Union Rural Electric Cooperative (URE), an electric and natural gas distribution cooperative serving Union County, is returning more than $3.55 million back to its consumer-members. Most members will receive the refund in the form of a credit on their April bills to help offset some of the financial hardship their members might be facing due to COVID-19. Since URE is not-for-profit, it returns money to its members annually in the form of capital credits. On Tuesday, at the March teleconferenced meeting, the board of trustees and senior staff discussed how they could release those funds early and how to impact…
Vickie Lynn Smart, 66, of Lewis Center died peacefully Monday, March 30 at home following a long battle with cancer. Born Feb. 16, 1954 in Cincinnati to James M. and Delores (Ritter) Hon, she was a 1972 graduate and member of the Honor Society at Buckeye Valley High School. Her interests focused on journalism during her high school years, which she continued to pursue at Ohio State University. Leaving college, she began a career in retail sales in clothing and jewelry. She eventually started working at Berman’s Leather Goods, eventually managing the Westland mall store, followed by the larger Northland…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: There are no reports for today. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: A deputy and a Richwood Police Officer were sent to a residence in the 12000 block of Boundary Road for a domestic dispute between a mother and daughter at 1:02 a.m. Thursday. A deputy investigated a trespassing complaint at a property in the 8900 block of Mitchell Dewitt Road at 8:22 a.m. Thursday. Deputies and units from the Jerome Township Fire Department were dispatched to a residence in the 8000 block of Brown Road for a person found deceased in the…
The coronavirus has taken its toll on the local economy as many businesses are closed while others have employees working from home. There are many who wonder how and why anyone is still working under the stay at home order issued but Gov. Mike DeWine. There are essential businesses that a community must have even in a crisis, such as the blizzard of 1978 and today’s pandemic. What we have witnessed during the shutdown is how valuable grocery stores, banks, hospitals, a reliable news source and other necessary entities have been for the general public. Two weeks ago there were…
Just because they are social distancing, doesn’t mean people cannot offer messages of hope and good will. From virtual bear hunts to parades of teachers, residents are trying to be creative in spreading cheer. This, along with other chalk messages, greeted those walking on Fourth Street in Marysville recently. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)
Vickie Lynn Smart, 66, of Lewis Center died peacefully Monday, March 30 at home following a long battle with cancer. Born Feb. 16, 1954 in Cincinnati to James M. and Delores (Ritter) Hon, she was a 1972 graduate and member of the Honor Society at Buckeye Valley High School. Her interests focused on journalism during her high school years, which she continued to pursue at Ohio State University. Leaving college, she began a career in retail sales in clothing and jewelry. She eventually started working at Berman’s Leather Goods, eventually managing the Westland mall store, followed by the larger Northland…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to an incident of theft of a motor vehicle in the 300 block of Terrace Court at 6:22 a.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate a maroon Saturn was stolen from a parking spot. It was located a short distance away by MPD units. Police responded to a civil standby in the 400 block of Chestnut Street at 3:31 p.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate a local resident reported a civil matter. MPD responded to assist another agency in the 800 block of Hickory Drive at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate a female was transported by medics…
Municipal Court Speeding – Marcus R. Anderson Jr., Toledo, $58 fine, $165 costs. Speeding – Ryan E. Cain, Caledonia, $58 fine, $165 costs. Seat belt – Dusty W. Forsythe, 1099 Milford Avenue, $30 fine, $91 costs. Window tint – Bethany M. Parrish, 17260 Paver Barnes Road, $58 fine, $110 costs. Marked lanes – Margie A. Stevens, Richwood, $55 fine, $113 costs. No OL – William D. Price, Middleburg, FL, $58 fine, $216 costs. Speeding – Williard B. McNeely, 601 Kenny Lane, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Sandeep S. Sekhon, Brampton, ON, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Duwayne F.…
Delores A. Woodworth, 78, of Milford Center died unexpectedly Monday morning at her residence. She was retired after 33 years of service with Ranco in Plain City. Following her retirement from Ranco, she and her husband operated Woody’s Dairy Bar in Milford Center for 12 years. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and an avid Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan. She loved the kitchen, cooking and baking, but, more so, will be remembered as a very loving, caring and giving person – especially to her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed the outdoors, caring for her flower and…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of criminal damaging/endangering in the 700 block of Meadows Drive at 7:36 a.m. Tuesday. Reports indicate the reporting person indicated their front door was kicked in, but nothing was taken from their residence. The door frame was damaged beyond repair. Police responded to the scene of an accident involving a hitskip driver that occurred on Aspen Drive at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Reports indicate a parked vehicle was struck by another vehicle between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday. There were no witnesses to the incident. According to Union County…
Golf legend Tiger Woods follows through on his shot in this file photo from the Memorial Tournament in Dublin. The tournament is still scheduled to be held in early June and will expand its field from 120 to 144 golfers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens) The PGA Tour, like the rest of the sports world, remains on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. As such, the organization has canceled or postponed 11 events for the 2020 season. One tournament in central Ohio, however, remains on as scheduled. The Memorial Golf Tournament is still scheduled to be played June 4-7 at…
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Miller of Mink Street Road near Ostrander are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr. Miller and the former Juanita Cremeans were married on April 1, 1960 by the Rev. Don Webb at the Magnetic Springs United Methodist Church. Mr. Miller is retired from the Scotts Company in Marysville and Mrs. Miller is retired from Marion General Home Health Nursing in Marion. They have two daughters, Suzanne (Charlie) McNeal of Marysville and Lisa (Eric) Harden of Plain City; three grandsons; and two great granddaughters. A family celebration is planned at a later date. (Photo submitted)