Senior of the Month March’s senior of the month is Wyatt Griffey. Wyatt is the son of Shane and Susan Griffey of Marysville. He has been involved in Marching Band, Pep Band, Concert Band, and National Honor Society. He is a member of 4-H and is an Eagle Scout in Troop 355. He is employed at Blackwing Shooting Center. After graduation he plans to attend a four year university and major in mechanical engineering. When asked what advice he has for the underclassmen, he replied, “Find what you love and do everything thing you can to further it. The classes…
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By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia In the midst of school closures, parents and childcare providers are taking things one step at a time. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine had yet not issued an order to close daycare facilities as of press time Thursday morning, but indicated it is likely to happen. “I’m pleading with parents: If you have children in daycare and can keep them home, please do it,” he wrote in a March 15 statement. “To close daycares overnight won’t work, but it’s coming.” Abby Goldsberry, a single mother, said she is doing her best to cooperate with DeWine’s…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Christopher James Slone, 26, of W. Third Street was arrested for violating a protection order or consent agreement at 3:56 p.m. Wednesday. The place of arrest is listed as the Tri-County Regional Jail. Reports indicate the arrest stemmed from a March 1 incident of domestic violence in the 200 block of W. Third Street. Michael Allen Lane, 28, of Whitestone Road was arrested for failure to appear in the 100 block of W. Ninth Street at 12:54 p.m. Wednesday. Police responded to a report of theft without consent in the 1000 block of N.…
Municipal Court Stop sign – Dean D. Berry, Columbus, $55 fine, $88 costs. Hit skip – Edward L. Dillon, East Liberty, $600 fine, $300 susp., $110 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp. Seat belt – Parker J. Bolte, Dublin, $30 fine, $66 costs. Speeding – Keith L. Hamilton, Galloway, $58 fine, $85 costs. Seat belt – Ian Faulkner, Lancaster, $30 fine, $66 costs. Speeding – Kaleb W. Guinn, Milford Center, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Michael L. Bowman, Plain City, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Mark J. Shively, Findlay, $75 fine, $85 costs. Fail to control – Laura…
Memorial Health has announced it will implement a series of changes aimed at the prevention and mitigation relative to potential COVID-19 spread, including rescheduling elective surgery and placing restrictions on visitation. The Senior Leadership Team at Memorial Health today announced a series of updates and adjustments, based on the daily reports from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), in addition to a variety of other agencies in the public health arena. All elective surgical cases and procedures scheduled occurred in the next two weeks are being rescheduled. Non-elective surgeries will continue as normal, including those…
Clifford F. Graebe, 95, of Mantua, died Sunday March 15, 2020, at his residence. He was a dedicated and conservative patriot exemplified by his birth on the Fourth of July, 1924, in New York, the son of the late Fred and Florence (Ludwig) Graebe. He grew up in Brooklyn and had been a resident of the Mantua area since 1977. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, his final assignment being aboard the USS Yukon with the rank of ETM 1/c. He had been employed at Philco Products for 20 years as Personnel Manager Tech Rep Division.…
Estill Moore, 87, of North Lewisburg died Sunday, March 15, 2020 in The Ohio State Medical Center. With his family by his side. He was born June 24, 1932 in Crocketsville, Kentucky to Harlan and Elsie (Amis) Moore. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was also employed for many years at O.M. Scott & Sons in Marysville. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed NASCAR and Old Western Movies. He especially loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: There are no reports for today. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: A deputy was sent to a residence in the 21000 block of Route 245 to investigate unauthorized charges to a victim’s bank account at 8:55 a.m. Monday. Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 21000 block of Shirk Road to investigate a domestic dispute between a husband and wife at 9:25 a.m. Monday. Deputies were sent to Fourth Street near Cross Street in Unionville Center for an unruly juvenile at 12:24 p.m. Monday. A deputy was sent to the Adult…
By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia While two of Union County’s largest employers are taking precautions, neither is shutting down. Officials from both Honda and Scotts Miracle-Gro have said they are monitoring the COVID-19 virus and taking steps to keep it from spreading among their work forces. But, both have said production will continue. “Currently, there is no significant impact to our production plants,” said Stephanie Gostomski, a spokesman for Honda. She added that while the company is not changing production, officials are making plans for employees who may be unable to work because of the coronavirus. “If our associates…
A local women reads a sign posted on the door at the Union County Services Building stating the voting polls are closed after the Director of Ohio Department of Health Dr. Amy Acton signed an order late Monday evening closing all polling locations around the state. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon) Workers no-show in states that press on with election WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic presidential primary is consumed with uncertainty after leaders in Ohio called off Tuesday’s election just hours before polls were set to open, citing the need to combat the new coronavirus. Officials in Florida, Arizona and…
To ease the burden of emergency responders, local officials are asking residents to refrain from calling 911 for COVID-19 concerns. A release from the Union County Health Department and Union County Sheriff’s Office advises residents to only call 911 in the case of a “true emergency.” If an individual is worried about symptoms or thinks they may need to be tested, do not call 911. Those who are concerned should call their doctor, the Ohio Department of Health hotline at (833) 427-5634 or the Union County Health Department at (937) 642-2053. 911 cannot send a person to test individuals for…
By Mac Cordell and Kayleen Petrovia The center of operations for at least two local municipalities are shutting their doors to keep employees safe. “We are officially closing City Hall tomorrow,” Marysville City Manager Terry Emery said Monday. He did not say when the building would reopen. Plain City is taking the same action. Emery said Marysville city employees are still working and conducting city business, but “city hall and other city buildings will be closed to the public.” “The City of Marysville asks residents who normally visit City Hall for services to conduct their business over the phone, online…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of a missing adult in the 100 block of Northcrest Drive at 9:37 a.m. Monday. Police responded to a civil standby/issue in the 1200 block of St. Andrews Court at 2:12 p.m. Monday. Reports indicate a homeowner reported trees being cut down on their property. Police responded to a report of an incorrigible, habitually disobedient juvenile in the 900 block of Watkins Glen Circle at 8:34 p.m. Monday. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Reports were not available at press time. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol reports:…
Although there were no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Union County as of Sunday evening, the Union County Health Department (UCHD) is urging residents to practice social distancing. “It is clearer each day that each day we delay taking action to implement social distancing, we put our entire healthcare system at risk,” read a statement from Union County Health Commissioner Jason Orcena. “It is evident we have broad community spread throughout Ohio. We do not need a confirmed case in Union County to understand this,” he added. UCHD officials said “the goal right now is to keep people apart.” Gov.…
A Sidney, Ohio, woman was killed as a result of a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 36 Friday afternoon. Kimberly G. Frederick, 59, of Sidney, was pronounced dead at the scene. She was transported to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office, according to a press release today from the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The preliminary investigation into the accident has determined that Frederick was driving a 2004 Honda Element westbound on US Route 36. She was struck head-on by a 2004 Ford F-150 that was traveling eastbound and reportedly crossed over the center line. The Ford F-150 was driven by Michael…