Earlier this week we published a story about the increase in land values Union County is experiencing. The increase in land values will trigger higher tax bills due in February and our story detailed options the tax payers have to appeal those new figures. One option that is offered by the Union County Auditor’s Office and is currently ongoing is an informal appeal of the tentative numbers. We participated in the informal review and felt it was very easy, transparent and helpful. Although we may not agree with the valuation put forth by the new appraisal, we appreciate the efforts…
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Senior of the Month: Sarah LaPointe Pictured aboved is Fairbanks High School Senior of the Month, Sarah LaPointe. (Photo submitted) September’s senior of the month is Sarah LaPointe. Sarah is the daughter of Philip and Amy LaPointe of Marysville. This year, she is president of National Honor Society and FCCLA. She is also an active member of Mock Trial, Science Club, and cheers on the varsity cheer squad. Sarah has also attended Buckeye Girls State as a delegate from Union County and volunteers at Memorial Hospital. This summer, she competed at FCCLA’s national conference with a project that she created…
Fairbanks’ Samantha Adkins (3) battles a West Liberty-Salem opponent for possession of the ball Thursday afternoon. The Lady Panthers fell, 4-1. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) It was a tough day for Fairbanks’ girls varsity soccer squad on Thursday. The Lady Panthers, who are ranked sixth in the state Division III poll, dropped a 4-1 verdict to West Liberty-Salem. The setback put FHS at 6-3-1 for the 2019 campaign. Lillian Dean tallied Fairbanks’ lone goal. Avery Groves finished with four saves for FHS. Brynne Stanley added one save.
The Lady Monarch tennis squad reached double figures in victories on Thursday. Marysville upped its record to 10-8 with a 3-2 triumph over Hilliard Darby. The final match of the night went three sets. The doubles team of Ellie Williams and Maddie Blaisdell defeated Zacatelio and Caple 4-6, 7-6, 6-0 to secure the team victory. Singles -Hanna Hogan (M) lost 4-6, 0-6 to Patel; -Krista O’Shelski (M) fell 0-6, 2-6 to Miney; -Caitlee Hill (M) beat Thip 6-0, 6-1. Doubles -Caroline Geraghty and Emma Pzedpelski (M) beat Nolan and Rosertlan 6-2, 6-0.
Triad’s girls golf team defeated Madison Plains, 223-263, on Thursday during a non-league scoring match at Woodland. The Lady Cardinals were led by match medalist Olivia Butz with a 48. She was followed by Anna Nott-53, Joni Russell-60 and Hannah McManaway-62.
Triad’s junior high football team dropped a 21-0 verdict to Greeneview on Thursday. Kane Bailey had an interception for the Cardinals. Triad will host Southeastern Thursday.
One of the more common sights, and also sounds, of summer in Union County is the common cricket, shown above off West Fourth Street. The chirping of crickets is part of the mating ritual. The life span of a cricket is only about 90 days. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
Philip Duane Shetler, 77, of Irwin died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 at his home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 17, 1942 in Kalona, Iowa to the late Jesse Ray and Anna (Hershberger) Shetler. He was a member of the Lighthouse Mennonite Fellowship of Unionville Center. He also worked as a treasurer for Rosedale Bible College for 10 years. He later retired after working for 28 years at Honeywell in Urbana. He also volunteered as the director of International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) at Urbana University, as well as at the Country Closet Thrift Store and the Plain City…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: There are no reports for today. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: A deputy responded to the 24000 block of Sandusky Road to investigate a property damage crash involving a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox that struck a deer at 6:52 a.m. Wednesday. A deputy and units from Jerome Township Fire Department responded to the U.S. 33 eastbound exit ramp to Route 161 to investigate an injury crash involving a 2018 Ford Focus that was struck from behind by a 2018 Ford F-450 at 7:28 a.m. Wednesday. One victim was transported to Dublin Methodist Hospital.…
Municipal Court Fail stop/accident – Thomas B. Zwiebel, Radnor, $600 fine, $180 susp., $227 costs, 30 days jail susp., OL susp. 6 mo. Obstruct official business – Thomas B. Zwiebel, Radnor, dismissed, $28 costs. Drug paraphernalia – Taryn R. Fauble-Thompson, Plainwell, MI, $150 fine, $89 susp., $95 costs, OL susp. 3 mo. Possess hashish – Taryn R. Fauble-Thompson, Plainwell, MI, dismissed, $28 costs. Disorderly conduct – Joel L. Harrington, Raymond, $125 fine, $85 costs. Theft – Ryan J. Jones, 851 West Fifth St., $600 fine, $143 costs, 30 days jail 20 susp. Fail stop/accident – Jonathan Voss, 220 Greenwood Blvd,…
Publisher Kevin Behrens, the defending Pickers champion, and managing editor Chad Williamson each posted 8-3 records during last week’s slate of Pigskin Pickers games. Sports writer Sam Dillon, reporter Mac Cordell and sports editor Tim Miller were a game behind at 7-4. Cordell and Dillon are tied for the season lead at 25-6, while Behrens and Williamson are 24-7. Miller stands at 22-9. Our guest pickers are Bob Van Hoose of Bob Van Hoose Garage Doors and Sales; Scotts Weeks of Weeks Plumbing, Dave Laslow of Burger King, Dean Cook of Dean Cook Nationwide Insurance, Rob Eubanks of Eubanks Electric…
Fairbanks’ varsity volleyball team upped its overall record to 10-3 and its Ohio Heritage Conference mark to 8-1 with a 25-19, 20-25, 25-9, 19-25, 15-10 victory at Greenon on Tuesday. Stats for the match were as follows: -Kaidie Carstensen: 18 points, 13 kills, nine ace serves; -Taylar Sphapmixay: 14 assists, 63 sets, 10 kills; -Cassie Lamb: 22 assists, 14-of-14 on serves; -Lizzie Nicol: seven points, seven assists, 14-of-14 on serves; -Jayda Rausch: 20 attacks, nine kills; -Brianne Bosworth: six attacks, two kills; -Emma Griffey: eight kills, three blocks; -Anna Higbee: 15 points, seven kills; -Olivia Vollrath: 10 passes, nine serves.…
Bunsold Middle School’s gymnastics team improved to 4-0 on the season with a 137.2-126.9 victory over Worthington McCord on Wednesday. Top five Lady Monarch finishes were as follows: Vault -Lyla Tabor, first, 9.0. Audrey Spooner, third, 8.25; Monica Lamb and Bella Grimm, tied for fourth, 8.2. Bars -Tabor, first, 9.25; Brianna Watkins, second, 9.1;Abbey Bates, fourth, 8.55; Spooner, fifth, 8.3. Beam -Watkins, first, 9.0; Tabor and Monica Lamb, tied for second 8.4; Bates, fifth, 7.8. Floor exercise -Tabor, first, 8.9; Watkins, second, 8.8; Bates, third, 8.55; Grimm, fourth, 8.5. All-around -Tabor, first, 35.55; Bates, third, 32.5; Aubrey Smith, fifth, 29.8.
Myrtle B. Clark Conrad, 92, of Marysville died July 6, 2019. With her first husband, Russell Clark, she owned and operated Clark Trucking Company, which she continued operating after his death in 1975. She married Robert Conrad in 1980 and he preceded her in death in 2004. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Barry Scott officiating. A gathering of family and friends will continue in Cana Hall following the services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Trinity Lutheran School or…