Local staff from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) are working to clarify misinformation surrounding COVID-19 data. Ohio Reformatory for Women Public Information Officer Clara Golding-Kent indicated a Columbus broadcast news station shared false information that ODRC facilities had 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The information was shared during morning and afternoon broadcasts, but corrected during the evening broadcast. According to ODRC data, 16 individuals in correctional institutions were tested for the virus. However, 12 tests returned negative while four cases were pending as of the most recent data reported March 25. Prisons where individuals were tested include…
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Many local residents have had a lot of free time on their hands with the stay-at-home order issued by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor’s edict may be an attempt to smother the virus but it also puts a lid on the economy to the point that even though gas is under $1.50 a gallon and there are no lines at the pumps because people really aren’t going anywhere or spending money. Most people that have been laid off are wondering where their next paycheck will come from. Congress got together over the weekend…
Dear Editor, For the past 16 years, I have been blessed to work with the now more than 1,000 team members that make up Memorial Health. Never have I been more proud to be associated with this amazing group of people. Prior to the COVID-10 pandemic, Memorial had already simultaneously embarked on the two largest projects in its history…Memorial 2020 and our conversion to the Epic medical record platform. When we set out on those two projects, no one could anticipate that we would soon face the largest public health crisis of our lifetimes. Already stressed and pulled a thousand…
Two St. Bernards and a pair of Pugs took a break from playing in the Bark Park Wednesday afternoon to grab a drink of water. Numerous dog owners took advantage of the warmer temperature and clear skies by getting out of the home during the COVID-19 stay at home order. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon)
Bette J. Kasper, 89, of Marysville died Wednesday morning, March 25 at Bluebird of Marysville following many months of failing health. She was a retired sales clerk from the local Sears Catalog Store. Following Sears, she was employed at Truitt & Truitt Optometrists and also retired from there. She was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where she served on the Ladies Aid Committee and was active in St. John’s Quilters. A very social and outgoing person, she always had a beaming smile on her face and was always ready to talk with anyone. She was born July…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of telecommunications harassment at 9:49 a.m. Wednesday. Reports indicate the reporting person was sent sexually graphic images from two separate phone numbers. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Deputies were sent to the area of Rushsylvania Road and West Mansfield-Mount Victory Road at 5:53 a.m. on Wednesday to investigate damage to a stop sign, which appeared to be from shotgun pellets. No report was taken. A deputy was dispatched to a construction site in the 11000 block of Cedar Crest Drive at 9:14 a.m. on Wednesday. The deputy…
Municipal Court OVI – Allison R. Ash, 13425 Bell Road, $750 fine, $375 susp., $165 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp. OVI – Kelly M. Winters, Columbus, $750 fine, $375 susp., $171 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp. OVI – Phillip M. Jasiunas, 924 Sherwood Avenue, $1000 fine, $400 susp., $165 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp. Concentration – Lorraine A. Petkau, 11480 U.S. Hwy 36, Lot 55, $750 fine, $375 susp., $178 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp. Marked lanes – Austin G. Schultz, Lancaster, dismissed, $28 costs. Headlights – Jeffrey M. Groat, 1371 Milford Avenue, dismissed, $28 costs.…
The Marysville Journal-Tribune has been honored by the Associated Press of Ohio for producing the top example of public service journalism for its series titled Stella’s Cloud. Earlier this week, the Associated Press of Ohio announced the Journal-Tribune was won first place, among newspapers its size, for its coverage of the suicide epidemic in Union County. The newspaper was also honored in the breaking news category. “Honestly, this is the reason I got into journalism — to be a public servant and to make a difference,” reporter Mac Cordell said. “I can’t think of an AP award I would rather…
Helen B. Dingledine, 92, formerly of Milford Center died Monday morning, March 23 at Memorial Gables. Known for her abilities in the kitchen as a great cook, she worked at the Knotty Pine Tavern in Milford Center in earlier years and, in later years, at the Flamingo in Marysville. A giving person, she would help anyone in need, especially her family. She enjoyed crocheting, doing different crafts and coloring in adult coloring books, but she enjoyed bingo the most of her pastime activities. In her later years at the Gables, her faith in her savior gave her great comfort and…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Bradley Cloud, 29, of Marion was cited for theft in the 15000 block of Route 36 at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Reports indicate the citation stemmed from a March 1 incident in which a theft was reported from Tractor Supply Company. Police responded to a report of breaking and entering in the 1400 block of Milford Avenue at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday. Reports indicate a storage unit was broken into “sometime in the past 24 days.” According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Deputies and units from the Allen Township Fire Department responded to a residence…
The Union County Health Department announced today it has received notice of a second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county. UCHD indicated the affected individual is an adult male. “We want to make sure our community understands that these confirmed cases are only a small snapshot of what is likely happening in our community,” said Union County Health Commissioner Jason Orcena. He said the number of confirmed cases is not determining the precautions being taken in the area. “With limited testing and the knowledge that community spread is occurring in Ohio, we are not relying on confirmed cases to…
Memorial Health is implementing a new, online check-in process to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. Patients who seek care at Memorial Urgent Care Centers in Marysville or Urbana will now check-in online. “The process will allow medical staff to assess each patient’s symptoms and place them into ‘line,’ all from the safety of their vehicle,” according to a release from Memorial. Patients are asked to follow the steps below when they arrive to the parking lot, before entering the Urgent Care building: – Go to www.memorialohio.com/urgent-care – Click on “Start your visit” – Click on the link to…
Crews have begun removing trees on land adjacent to MacIvor Woods behind the Kroger Marketplace on the west side of Marysville. The work will clear the way for The Residences at Bethel Woods, a gated community of freestanding and townhome style condominiums. City Manager Terry Emery said city officials have verified the setbacks and the work “has been authorized and approved.” (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)