Georgia Glenna Orahood, 93, of Marion died Monday, April 6, 2020 at Kingston Residence of Marion. On Aug. 12, 1926, she was born to the late Clarence A. and Leah M. (Romick) Robertson in Union County. On Oct. 26, 1943, she married her late husband Gerald W. Orahood. “Georgie” was known for her excellent cooking and baking, as well as her deep love of family gatherings where she made food galore to feed her loved ones. She and her sister published two family cookbooks together and she also put together a cookbook to help the Green Camp Baseball for Boys.…
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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of drug abuse in the 200 block of N. Court Street at 10:29 a.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate the subject overdosed on illegal drugs. Police responded to a report of theft from a motor vehicle in the 200 block of Locust Street at 11:29 a.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate the complainant stated someone entered her vehicle without her permission and stole several items. The vehicle was parked on the street in front of the residence and no damage was done to the vehicle. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: A…
In this photo, submitted by Michael George, a Marysville Police Officer is shown driving around the Marysville Upground Reservoir this week. The officer was reportedly trying to determine if local residents were practicing social distancing at the local recreation spot. (Photo submitted)
Rick E. Conley, 58, of Cable died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at home surrounded by family after a courageous two year battle with esophageal cancer. He was born Dec. 22, 1961 in Urbana to the late James S. Conley and Donna F. Trimby of Urbana. On July 12, 1980 he married his high school sweetheart, Susan K. Winner, in Terre Haute. They were married for more than 39 years. He graduated from Urbana High School in 1980. He later retired from Honda of America in Marysville as an engineering coordinator after more than 35 years. He was a member of…
Rose E. Penhorwood, 69, of Raymond died Sunday afternoon, March 5 at her home surrounded by her loving family after months of failing health. She was a 1968 graduate of Logan Hills High School in Zanesfield and retired in 2012 as a tax clerk from the City of Marysville. A country girl at heart, she enjoyed attending county fairs with her husband and soulmate, Dan, and showing their sheep. She also enjoyed getting together with her former classmates. She was often described as a loving, caring and warm-hearted woman who was always willing to help others. She will be missed…
Free grab-and-go meals are available for all Jonathan Alder students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Meals can be picked up at Monroe Elementary School in Plumwood or Plain City Elementary School. Pictured are the district’s food service staff and bus drivers providing meals. (Photo submitted)
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of theft by deception in the 1300 block of Millstone Drive at 1:56 p.m. Tuesday. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: A deputy went to the Franklin County Jail to take custody of Christopher J. Zoeller, 36, of Columbus for an outstanding arrest warrant at 8:43 a.m. Tuesday. He was transported to the Tri-County Regional Jail. A deputy went to the Multi-County Jail in Marion to take custody of Jordan A. Muller, 28, of Canal Winchester for an outstanding arrest warrant at 1:36 p.m. Tuesday. He was transported…
A local women plays fetch with her dog at the Marysville Upground Reservoir Monday. The warm weather allowed people to get outside and participate in one of the activities allowed during Ohio’s Stay At Home order. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon)
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Dennis Lee, 31, of Chestnut Street was arrested on a warrant service arrest in the 300 block of Chestnut Street at 12:31 p.m. Monday. Police responded to a report of a suspicious person in the 600 block of W. Eighth Street at 8:12 p.m. Monday. Reports indicate the reporting person stated that an unknown male was watching and recording her daughters from the sidewalk in front of their home. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: A deputy responded to the 21000 block of Route 31 to investigate a property damage crash involving an…
The Union County Health Department is reporting eight, lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county as of Sunday afternoon. Those affected range from 31 to 83 years old. The median age is 46.5 years of age, with an average of 51.4 years. The cases are equally split between males and females. According to Ohio Department of Health data, there are no hospitalizations of cases in Union County. As the number of confirmed cases increases, Gov. Mike DeWine and ODH Director Dr. Amy Acton asked Ohioans to wear cloth face coverings when they go out in public. Wearing a face mask…
The photo above, which shows the entrance to the Marysville Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Sunday, reflects the changing battle against the coronavirus epidemic. A man is shown walking into the store wearing a mask, past a sign setting a limit on the number of shoppers allowed in the store, as a worker keeps count at the door. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has said that retail garden centers can remain open but should enforce a reduced capacity. (Journal-Tribune photo by Marie Woodford)
A worker is shown Monday at the site of the new city access road from Route 31 to Mill Road in the Mill Valley housing development. The project is scheduled to be completed within six months. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)