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According to Marysville Police Department reports: Donald L. Gorrell, 70, of Wagon Wheel Lane was arrested for driving while under the influence and driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs in the 600 block of Wagon Wheel Lane at 3:36 a.m. Friday. Police responded to the scene of an accident involving Donald L. Gorrell that occurred on Buerger Street at 2:31 a.m. Friday. Reports indicate a vehicle was parked along the street facing southbound in front of 218 Buerger Street. Gorrell was driving northbound on Buerger Street and struck the parked vehicle’s driver side. Gorrell continued on and was located…
By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia Union County officials are saying that Mobile Meals will continue, at least for now. Melanie Ziegler, Vice President of Community Engagement with Memorial Health, confirmed that, “we are continuing Mobile Meals for the time being.” “Everything is changing so quickly and circumstances could cause us to make a change, but right now we are continuing with Mobile Meals.” She said officials are “evaluating what we are doing with our Community Meal sites.” Mobile Meals are taken to a senior’s home and eaten there. Community Meals are delivered to a central distribution site in a…
Pictured above is the scene of a fatal head-on crash on U.S. 36, west of Route 4, in Union Township which occurred Friday shortly before 5 p.m. (Photo submitted) One person was killed and three others injured in a head-on crash in Union Township Friday afternoon At approximately 4:53 pm, the Union County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call reporting a two-vehicle head-on crash with serious injuries on U.S. 36, west of Route 4. Deputies and medical personnel responded to the scene and found a 2004 Honda Element and a 2004 Ford F-150 involved in the crash. One unidentified victim…
Editor’s note: As the primary election approaches, the Journal-Tribune is featuring coverage of contested races in the area. Today’s edition features statements submitted by Melissa Ackison and Bill Reineke, the two republican candidates competing for State Senator for the 26th District, which includes Sandusky, Seneca, Wyandot, Crawford, Morrow, Marion and Union counties. ––– Melissa Ackison, 41, said she is a business owner, hobby farmer of cows and chickens and conservative activist. “For the first time in a long time, the hard working folks of district 26 will have an accessible Constitutional Conservative Republican who is a proven voice of the…
Karl S. Albrink, 97, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Bluebird Assisted Living Facility with his loving wife by his side. He was born Feb. 12, 1923 in Napoleon to the late Fred and Amy (Stockman) Albrink. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served in the SeaBee Division. He graduated from Napoleon High School, attended both Yale and The Ohio State University and graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s Degree. He was a retired civil engineer with the State of Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by all of his siblings. He…
Marysville High School senior Leah Potter hits a double Friday afternoon during an intrasquad softball scrimmage. It was the final practice for the Lady Monarchs before the mandatory three-week shutdown due to the coronavirus scare. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Municipal Court Fail to reg – Richard W. Ruh, Columbus, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Rachea Rose, Anna, $55 fine, $113 costs. Fail to reg – Devon D. Cranford, 821 Lone Rise Drive W, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Tyler J. Bass, 935 VanKirk Drive, $75 fine, $110 costs. Marked lanes – Enyelver A. Sanabria, Galloway, $58 fine, $28 costs. Speeding – Logan J. Golden, Hillaird, $75 fine, $110 costs. Fail annual reg – Calvin Layton, New Carlisle, $18 fine. Speeding – Matthew R. Stewart, Powell, $8 fine. Speeding – Konda Pavani, Novi, MI, $55 fine, $113 costs.…
By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia Visitors, work release restricted after outbreak As the number of coronavirus cases in Ohio continue to grow, correctional facilities are taking extra precautions. West Central Community-Based Correctional Facility Deputy Director Craig Shumaker said the facility is adapting to ensure all inmates, visitors and staff are safe. “As this thing continue to change… we are in a state of being fluid,” he said. On Tuesday, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced, “We have ended prison visitation for the time being.” Entrance to all state prisons will also be restricted, he added. Shumaker said West Central has…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Jodie R. Weber, 53, of W. Fifth Street was cited for misuse of a 911 system in the 900 block of W. Fifth Street at 2:08 p.m. Thursday. Reports indicate Weber called 911 and refused to tell MPD why she called. When questioned, she replied that she wanted to just talk and said she didn’t know why she called 911. Matthew A. Bollack, 54, of W. Fifth Street was cited for an FRA/non-compliance suspension on Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. at 2:12 a.m. Thursday. Amber Sue Armentrout, 35, of Magnolia Drive was cited for disorderly conduct;…
Editor’s note: The following story was filed from Columbus Thursday afternoon by retired Journal-Tribune sports writer Bob Putman. Putman was at The Ohio State University’s St. John Arena to help work at the girls high school state basketball tournament. — Ohio High School Athletic Association executive director Jerry Snodgrass has decades-long association with high school student-athletes. SNODGRASS But Snodgrass, who spent more than 30 years as a teacher, coach and athletic director, had not experienced anything like he did Thursday as the OHSAA was prepared to begin its 45th state girls basketball tournament. “This is the toughest day of my…
Virus forces districts to make changes hour by hour While school districts around Union County remain open, they are making plans for the day when they won’t be and they are encouraging parents to do the same. On Wednesday, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he was not ordering schools to close, but added, “We may get to that point.” With that in mind, officials from every district in the county said they are working with state and local public health agencies to monitor the situation. They are asking parents to begin making preparations. “At this time, we encourage parents to…