Dennis L. Kasper, 70, of Zanesfield died at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Memorial Hospital. He was born in Columbus on Sept. 29, 1949 to the late Robert “Bob” and Eloise (McAdow) Kasper. He graduated from Fairbanks High School in 1967. He was a member of the Ohio Army National Guard. He also worked for O.M. Scott and Sons for 30 years. He then started his own company, Athletic Turf Specialties, Inc. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed deer, coon, rabbit and squirrel hunting. He also enjoyed arrowhead hunting and fishing, especially ice fishing on his pond. He…
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Although the temperatures this week didn’t make it feel like harvest season, the dry conditions proved favorable for those who wanted to take crops off their fields. Above combines remove soybeans from a tract of land in the Marysville Innovation Park off U.S. 33. (Photo submitted)
Marysville families took advantage of the fall weather this morning, during Walk to School Day. Four local elementary schools took part in the event, which is organized by the Marysville Safe Routes to School committee. Pictured above, from left to right, are Mattie Berbee, Leo Berbee and Marra Berbee being guided to Edgewood Elementary by crossing guard Cindy Drake. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)
According to Marysville Police Department reports: There are no incident or arrest reports for today. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Deputies and units from the Jerome Township Fire Department responded to the 8000 block of Route 736 to investigate a report of a hit skip where there was property damage to a utility pole and guardrail at 5:29 a.m. Thursday. A deputy responded to the 13000 block of Route 736 to take possession of a boat that was left on the property at 12:07 p.m. Thursday. A deputy responded to West Street in Milford Center to investigate a…
Marysville’s girls tennis team concluded its season during the Division I sectional tournament at Upper Arlington on Thursday. The Lady Monarchs didn’t have anyone advance to district play, but did have several players win two games. Athletes need to win three matches in order to advance to the district. Seniors Maddie Blaisdell, Ellie Williams and Caroline Geraghty played the final matches of their high school careers. “Our seniors led this team to the second-best record in MHS girls tennis since 1995,” said coach Bill Romine. Marysville tallied a 13-8 record and finished third in the Ohio Capital Conference Central Division.…
Last week we published a story about the growth that Jonathan Alder School District is experiencing. The article went in depth about enrollment numbers, but what was particularly interesting was how Supt. Gary Chapman planned to communicate the district’s message to the voters and taxpayers. In the article, the administrator acknowledged that for the district, he is there to serve the community and that he wants ample communication with families, even if they don’t have children. He then backed up those statements with a plan for three open sessions around town to allow community members to hear the superintendent’s report…
Marysville High School celebrates October featured seniors Ian Johnson, Tristan Karnes, Annalece Willoughby and Jacquelyn Witt selected By: Isabelle Shroyer Ian Johnson is the son of Brent and Susanna Johnson. On top of being captain of the MHS football team, he has been involved in National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America, 4-H and Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society. He is also on Marysville’s Livestock Judging team through FFA. He is a peer collaborator at MHS, where he assists students who need academic help in AP Biology. Aside from school, he participates in the OSIA Lead program. He…
Municipal Court Speeding – Bradley T. Pittman, Defiance, $58 fine, $110 costs. OVI – John M. Butts, Powell, $750 fine, $365 susp., $193 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr. Speeding – Gayle D. Williams, 975 McAuliffe Place, $58 fine, $110 costs. Fail to yield – Scott R. McKee, Ridgeway, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Seat belt – Jacilyn D. Wood, Columbus, $30 fine, $91 costs. Seat belt – Russell A. Slagle, Grove City, $30 fine, $91 costs. Speeding – Michael Sherry, Delphos, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Jessica L. Allen, Canal Winchester, $58…
The sights of fall and Halloween season rarely overlap with mid-summer readings on the thermometer, but this week has been one for the record books. After setting record high temperatures in the low 90s the last two days, today is also expected to top out near the 90-degree mark. Previously, there have only been four total days eclipsing 90 degrees in October – two days in 2007 and one each in 1951 and 1897. Above, a traditional sign of fall, bales of hay, sit on a wagon outside of McAuliffe’s Ace Hardware on West Fifth Street while the business’ digital…
Route 736, between U.S. 42 and Hickory Ridge Road, was closed for several hours this morning while officials dealt with low hanging wires. A deputy was stationed at U.S. 42 this morning to keep travelers off. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)
Russell Thomas Clark, 51, of Plain City died unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at Grant Hospital. Born June 29, 1968 in Marysville, he was a lifelong resident of the Plain City area and attended Jonathan Alder High School. He worked as a firefighter in Milford Center from 1993-2004. He was currently employed at Sutphen Corporation and was a partner in the “Smash It” Demolition Derby Organization. He was also an avid motorcyclist who was proud of his Harley, cheered for the New York Giants and was a known practical joker. He was a very loving and caring son, father, brother…
Sandra Lou (Nicol) Roberts, 79, of Marysville and formerly of Greenfield, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at Memorial Gables Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Oct. 31, 1939 in Plain City to Pearl E.F. and Georgia Romayne (Taylor) Nicol. She was a 1957 graduate of Chuckery Darby High School in Unionville Center. She was a caretaker, factory employee and homemaker. She was confirmed through St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Chuckery. She is survived by one son, Gregory Stultz of Bainbridge; four brothers, Duane E. (Marcia) Nicol of Florida, Lonnie F. (Pauline) Nicol of North Canton, Pearl J.…
Virginia L. Swinning, 81, of Marysville and formerly a Shelby resident, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at Memorial Gables Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Beginning her career as a clerk in the children’s department at Sears in Ontario, she worked her way up to management by the time of her retirement in 1993, after many years of service. She enjoyed sewing and baking, as well as nature and being outside – whether it was camping or going for a walk. She was a happy and vibrant person who cared deeply about others, especially her family, and loved all children. She was…