The Bunsold Middle School gymnastics team won the district championship on Monday by scoring a school-record 141.35 points. Members of the team are from left, front row, Audrey Spooner, Elise Thompson, Lyla Tabor, Paige Hayes, Ella Bates and Aubrey Smith; back row, Brianna Watkins, Bella Grimm, Makayla McKinney, Kelsey Thrush, Abbi McLaughlin, Abbey Bates and Alexis McCandlish. Top performers for the Lady Monarchs were Grimm, 10th on vault (8.8) and floor exercise (8.75); Bates, seventh on floor (8.875); Tabor, fourth on vault (9.15), first on bars (9.475), seventh on balance beam (9.05), eighth on floor (8.865) and fourth, all-around (36.525);…
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The Marysville High School Class of 1979 recently celebrated its 40th class reunion. Events on Friday, Aug. 30 took place at The Ridge Golf and Garden Club. Pictured above are, from left to right, in the first row: Doug Kilfian and Duffy Moseley; in the second row: Alan Hites, John Hammond, Dave Cook, Don Scheiderer, Gene Moore, Chris Franke, Steve Martz, Margo (Stout) Shipp, Vernon Morrison, Gail (Griffin) Moore and Doug Thompson; in the third row: Pam (Moats) Allred, Diane (Scheblo) Joseph, Andy Joseph, Debbie (Pfarr) Jones, Beth (Baker) Overbaugh, Denise (Bushong) Dunn, Becky (Alexander) Dillon, Debbie Covrett, Tim Clarridge,…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a report of criminal damaging/endangering in the 1000 block of Delaware Avenue at 4:39 p.m. Monday. Reports indicate someone broke the complainant’s windshield in the parking lot of Starbucks. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: A deputy went to the Franklin County Jail to take custody of Melena F. Marcum, 23, of Columbus and Stacy L. Boster, 41, of Columbus for outstanding arrest warrants at 4:04 a.m. Saturday. Both females were transported to the Tri-County Regional Jail. A deputy responded to the 14000 block of Route 161 to investigate a…
Marilyn L. Ridge, 81, of West Mansfield died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 in her home surrounded by family. She was a homemaker for 63 years and loved her family more than anything. She enjoyed doing everything she could to help out with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She always enjoyed listening to country music and working on her puzzle books. Everyone that met and knew her, loved her. She was born June 16, 1938 in North Lewisburg to the late Harold and Marjorie Reames. On Jan. 9, 1956, she married Robert E. Ridge and he preceded her in death on…
Christine G. Contini, 78, of Marysville died peacefully Sunday afternoon, Oct. 6 at Kobacker House in Columbus following an extended illness. A woman of faith, she was a former member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Marysville, but always considered herself a member of God’s church. Very proud of her Greek heritage, she always wore a smile and made friends easily. She was a social person who enjoyed her friends and loved telling stories. In her free time, she also enjoyed crafts. She was born March 1, 1941 in Dover to the late Gus and Mary Aleferis Lambros.…
Students at North Union High School recently voted for the members of this year’s homecoming court. Pictured above are, from left to right, seated, freshman attendant Haezel Hamilton, sophomore attendant Lacetyn Riffle, junior representative Sadie Spriggs and senior queen candidates Kori Marvin, Alyssa Guy and Katie Cunningham, and standing, Aaron Blevins, Corbin Stanley, Caleb Isler, Jaxon Harrah, Harley Day and Derek Ballinger. The annual Snake Dance is scheduled for today at 6 p.m., followed by the powder-puff football game and the he-man volleyball game at the high school. Crowning of the king and queen will be held Friday prior to…
The Marysville School District will celebrate Homecoming this week. The Homecoming parade will travel down Main Street Wednesday beginning at 6 p.m. and the Homecoming dance will be held Saturday night. The Monarch football team will host Westland Friday at 7 p.m. where Homecoming royalty will be crowned prior to the game. Pictured above are members of the Marysville High School court, from left to right, in the front row are king candidates Casey Walker, Noah Brown, Peyton Ice, Ian Johnson and Cole Pullen, and in the back row are queen candidates Emma Armstrong, Sydney Lee, Alexa Mata, Alyssa Blumenschein…
As part of National Newspaper Carrier Week, The Marysville Journal-Tribune recently honored several of its best newspaper carriers. Each one is a seasoned carrier who has received high praise from the customers they serve. Pictured above with Publisher Kevin Behrens, right, are, from left, in the front row, Steven Patrick Jr., Berkley Behrens and J.T. Hiltcher, and in the back row, James Heap, Garrett Cottle and Hayden Cantrell. Absent from the photo were Cecillia Archer and Kage Moss. Those interested in serving as a carrier for the newspaper or with comments about their carrier are invited to contact the circulation…
Dr. Phil Atkins speaks at the Mental Health and Recovery Board annual meeting Friday night at Dorral Farms off Hinton Mill Road. Awards were given to Carl Mandanisi, Consumer Advocate, Tisha McCreary, Professional of the Year, Patrick Richardson, Seeds of Hope, and Scott Springhetti, Community Partner. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Nicole D. Truesdale, 28, of North Lewisburg was arrested for disorderly conduct; intoxication in the 700 block of S. Walnut Street at 1:56 p.m. Friday. Police responded to a report of forgery at Village Pantry in the 16000 block of Square Drive at 11:47 a.m. Friday. Police responded to a report of burglary – trespassing in an occupied structure in the 400 block of Emmaus Road at 3:40 p.m. Friday. Reports indicate a valuables were stolen from a vehicle inside a garage. Police responded to the 700 block of S. Plum Street to assist…
Municipal Court Possess marijuana – Brent A. Wells, Woodstock, $150 fine, $169.60 costs. Disorderly conduct – Max E. Edwards, Raymond, $50 fine, $96.50 costs. Drug paraphernalia – John C. Peters III, Bellefontaine, $58 fine, $145 costs. Drive close hwy – Tiffany C. Patterson, Larue, $58 fine, $165 costs. Speeding – Kaylee Blackburn-Ayers, 11480 U.S. Hwy 36, Lot 42, $58 fine, $110 costs. Traffic light – Anthony Dunnam, Ft. Hunt, VA, $58 fine, $110 costs. FRA susp – Adam M. Alltop, Miford Center, $600 fine, $123 costs. Speeding – Cameron D. Windom, Dallas, GA, $55 fine, $113 costs. Seat belt –…
The Bunsold Middle School seventh-grade Blue volleyball team won three tournament matches over the weekend. The Lady Monarchs downed Upper Arlington Hastings by scores of 25-16, 25-13. Danika Doren lead the team in kills with three. She also tallied three assists and two ace serves. Bella Hackett, Clarissa Hamilton and Courtney Parrish all had two kills. Kelsey Stidham led the team in aces with three. Bunsold then rolled past Dublin Grizzell 25-11, 25-13. Hackett topped the squad with nine aces. Eliana Borjas finished with five digs. The third match saw Bunsold defeat Olentangy Berkshire 15-25, 25-15, 25-12. Leah Powers, Borjas,…