The 58th reunion of the John Parthemore Morse and Mary Jane Mitchell Morse family was held on June 23, 2019 at the home of Pam Morse and Teresa Wallis. The business meeting was conducted by President Chad Morse. All officers were retained for the next year. Each individual who was present introduced themselves and told others attending a little about their family, along with anything interesting that had occurred with them during the past year. During the event, Pam Morse gave the prayer and a carry-in dinner was enjoyed by all. Afterward, the children enjoyed the swimming pool and hot…
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Conrad “Connie” Weidman received an award for 65 years of membership in Lions Club International June 18. Pictured above, from left to right, are Lions Club president Joe Berry, Weidman and Lions Club secretary Jeff Hatfield. (Photo submitted) –––– Conrad “Connie” Weidman of the Marysville Evening Lions Club was recognized on June 18 for 65 years of participation in the organization. Weidman joined Lions Club International in 1954 at the age of 24. Weidman has served as club treasurer for the past 10 years, but during his time in the organization, he has also served as Club Secretary and Zone…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Chelsea R. Kirk, 22, of Fairfield Drive, was charged with driving under suspension in the 18400 block of Boerger Road Monday at 7:19 p.m. Police responded to a report of theft in the 800 block of Wedgewood Drive Monday at 9:24 a.m. Police responded to a report of recovered property in the 100 block of Northwest Parkway Monday at 1:28 p.m. Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 700 block of Meadows Drive Monday at 3:41 p.m. Police responded to a report of a dispute in the 1500 block of Cobblestone…
Scottslawn Road, from Route 736 to the area between the Heritage grain facility entrance and the railroad crossing at the Scotts plant, closed Monday so work on the road could begin. The road will be widened and resurfaced. It will include the addition of moving utility poles and new turn lanes as well as a minor curve realignment. Officials say construction will be done in two phases — Route 736 to Weaver Road, should be done by the beginning of August, and Weaver to the Heritage entrance, which is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of October, depending on…
Kenneth J. Mescher, 71, of Sidney, was cited with failure to control after his 2015 Toyota Prius, pictured above, went off the road and into a ditch Monday morning at 10:57 a.m. on Watkins Road. Mescher received minor injuries in the crash and was treated at the scene. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)
Speeding – Whitney Gentry, Washington Court House, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Regina D. Shears, Columbus, $75 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – James P. Cramer, Plain City, $58 fine, $85 costs. Seat belt – Charles A. Bailey, Columbus, $30 fine, $66 costs. Speeding – Kevin W. Cox, Columbus, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Shelly L. Fedako, Sunbury, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Tiffany L. Grose, Richwood, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Niko P. Franz, Warsaw, IN, $58 fine, $85 costs. Seat belt – Gary A. Nicol, 12400 Black Road, $30 fine, $66 costs. Seat belt –…
C. William and Barbara M. Brake recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Bill and Barbara (Conklin) were married by the Rev. Warren Bumgarner on June 21, 1959 at the Marysville First United Methodist Church. He is retired from the Prudential Insurance Co. and she is retired from secretarial work and banking. They have three sons, Douglas (Cande), David and Daniel (Tara); five grandchildren, Justin, Megan (Joseph) Wolfe, Jacklyn, Liam and Maddie; and two great-grandchildren, Adrianna and Grayson Wolfe. The family celebrated with a dinner at Bravo’s. (Photo submitted)
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Kyle Ray Fisher, 23, of Meadowlark Lane, was charged with drug abuse in the 100 block of Route 31 Friday at 2:52 a.m. Bryan Matthew Baker, of Florida, was arrested on a warrant in the 300 block of East Fifth Street Friday at 2:15 a.m. Charles L. Morris, Jr., of Milford Center, was arrested for failure to appear in the 1200 block of West Fifth Street Friday at 9:31 a.m. James Leon Anderson, Jr., of West Third Street, was arrested on a warrant in the 6700 block of Perimeter Loop Road in Dublin Friday…
Runners are shown as they wait at the start line for the Fourth annual Blackburn Chasing the Cure 5K Saturday at Marysville High School. Hosted by Chase Blackburn, a Marysville High School alum and two-time Super Bowl Champion, proceeds from the event benefit his nonprofit, which provides financial assistance for those with cancer. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kayleen Petrovia)
The Avalon Theatre in Marysville’s uptown has a new look. Friday, the group unveiled a wrap on the front of the theatre building. The wrap gives those passing by a look at what officials envision for the theatre project. Officials say they want the theatre to be a place to, “entertain, educate and enrich the lives of the Union County community.” While the project has received public and private grants, project organizers are still working to collect funds to begin the project. Pictured inset are, from left, Jason Stanford, business development manager for the Union County Economic Development Partnership; Eric…
Disorderly conduct – John R. Zornes, Unionville Center, $150 fine, $120 costs. Theft – Elizabeth E. Ames, Richwood, $600 fine, $120 costs, 30 days jail 20 susp. Disorderly conduct – Joshua Smitherman, 1826 Creekview Drive, $125 fine, $85 costs. Hit skip – Paul L. Kandel, 12806 St. Rt. 347, dismissed, $95 costs. No OL – Kody Jones, Marion, $58 fine, $135 costs. Fail to control – Kody Jones, Marion, $58 fine, $28 costs. Speeding – Mason J. Clausing, Portsmouth, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. No OL – Christopher E. Sadler, Plain City, $58 fine, $145 costs. 2 headlights…
The 58th reunion of the John Parthemore Morse and Mary Jane Mitchell Morse family was held on June 32, 2019 at the home of Pam Morse and Teresa Wallis. The business meeting was conducted by President Chad Morse. All officers were retained for the next year. Each one present introduced themselves and told a little about their family and anything interesting that had occurred with them during the past year. Pam Morse gave the prayer and a carry-in dinner was enjoyed by all. The children then enjoyed the swimming pool and hot tub and there was much visiting by the…
Storytime Break July 1-5 There are no storytimes this week. Regular storytime schedule resumes Monday, July 8. Monday Madness July 1 at 1-2 p.m. Monday Madness is back. Join us for special guests, programs, and fun every Monday throughout Summer Reading. This week’s program is: Perler Beads and Candy Art. For ages 7-11. Tiny Tuesday-Astronaut Training Camp July 2 at 11 a.m.-noon We’re transforming the whole children’s department into an astronaut themed obstacle course. For ages 3-5. Star Wars Party July 2 at 6-7 p.m. Celebrate all things Star Wars with crafts and activities. For ages Kindergarten-Sixth Grade. Teen Writing…
Hoyt Manning, Jr., 89, of Plain City, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Monarch Skilled Nursing Home. He was born Aug. 1, 1929, in Linary, Tennessee. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who retired from AT&T after 30 years of service. He was a member of Shepherd’s Chapel in Arkansas. He was a sketch artist who took an interest in just about everything and could do anything he set his mind to. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt Sr. and Imogene Manning; wife Barbara (Spencer) Manning; and sisters Peggy, Betty, and Gloria. He is survived by his…