Municipal CourtFail to control – John C. Moore, Marion, $58 fine, $165 costs. Speeding – Randy E. Hawkinberry Jr., Delaware, $55 fine, $88 costs. Fail to turn – Michael S. Stewart, Richwood, $58 fine, $85 costs. Seat belt – Jesse E. Bruck, St. Louisville, $30 fine, $91 costs. Seat belt – Christopher A. Thompson, Richwood, $30 fine, $91 costs. Fail to control – Ricky L. Rognon, Cambridge, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – James L. Robinson, Springfield, $55 fine, $88 costs. Fail to reg – Samuel J. Carson, Columbus, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Jennifer Severence, Lancaster, $75 fine,…
Author: Mac Cordell
A Richwood man is under indictment after allegedly fleeing from police on a golf cart. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Charles G. Jordan, 60, of 127 Beatty Ave., Richwood, charging him with one count each of aggravated possession of drugs, failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer, operating a vehicle under the influence, failure to submit to chemical tests, criminal damaging or endangering and tampering with drugs. According to court documents, about 4:49 p.m., July 29, Jordan was allegedly driving a golf cart on the new walking path around Richwood Lake. Vehicles, including…
Municipal CourtSpeeding – Kevin M. Klosterman, Dublin, $250 fine, $95 costs, 30 days jail susp. Wrongful entrus – Tanga M. Davenport, Columbus, $58 fine, $95 costs. OVI – Tiesha L. Davenport, Columbus, $600 fine, $120 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp. Fail/reinstate – Tieshas L. Davenport, Columbus, dismissed, $28 costs. Brake lights req – Tiesha L. Davenport, Columbus, dismissed, $28 costs. Fail to display – Tiesha L. Davenport, Columbus, dismissed, $28 costs. Non-compliance – Willis E. Ball, Kenton, $600 fine, $180 susp., $120 costs, OL susp. 6 mo. Speeding – Kevin D. Green, Westerville, $58 fine, $85 costs. Fail/reinstate –…
A group of men are under indictment, the result of their actions during the recent deer-hunting season. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Anthony L. Long and John Russell Fox, on unrelated gun charges, stemming from a series of alleged hunting violations. Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips said both men were hunting deer with guns. He said both men have prior felony convictions that make it illegal for them to have a gun. “If someone is convicted of certain felonies, not all felonies, but drug offenses and offenses of violence, they are under a disability and they are unable…
A Marysville woman could be facing more than a year in prison after allegedly breaking into her mother’s home. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Johnna Ann Carter, 21, whose court-listed address is Sixth Street, Marysville, charging her with one count of trespass in a habitation. According to court documents, On Dec. 5, deputies caught Carter in her mother’s home in Milford Center. She had allegedly broken out a window and climbed through it into the home. “Apparently she was just cold and had nowhere to go,” said Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips. Her parents said Carter has “not…
A convicted murderer and her son could each be facing prison time soon after a scheme to allegedly sneak a variety of drugs into a local prison. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Tina McDowell and her son Jerh Walters, charging both with two counts of illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse onto grounds of a specified governmental facility. McDowell is serving a 30-year to life sentence in the Dayton Correctional Institution, convicted of aggravated murder, aggravated robbery and tampering with evidence. She was previously confined at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. The conviction stemmed from Lutrecia Brown’s death…
The Veteran’s monument at the Union Count courthouse showed the spirit of the season as Christmas Eve dawned. The Union County Civil Air Patrol held a wreath placing ceremony Saturday at the monument and other locations around the county. Wreaths Across America, an organization that lays donated wreaths at cemeteries and veteran monuments, donated the wreaths. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)
A pair of Union County officials, on incumbent and one newly elected, were sworn in by Union County Common Pleas Court Judge Don Fraser in his courtroom Thursday. Above, Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver is sworn in Thursday in for her third term as auditor. Pictured with Weaver are, from left, her parents Ed and Yvonne Stoner, her daughter Julia Schroyer, her granddaughter Hannah Schroyer, Common Pleas Court Judge Don Fraser, her husband Dave Weaver and her son, Talon Schroyer. Christiane Schmenk was sworn in Thursday as Union County Commissioner. She will begin her term Jan. 1. At right, Schmenk…
Kenneth Bonnell and Larry L. Morey were sworn in Wednesday as members of the Union County Veterans Service Commission. Bonnell has served on the board for 12 years. Morey, who is entering his first term, said he is proud to be the first member of the Coast Guard to serve on the commission. Both men will serve five-year terms. Pictured above are, Penny Morey, Larry L. Morey, Common Pleas Court Judge Don Fraser, Kenneth Bonnell and Bonnie Bonnell. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)
While Chris Schmenk garnered more than 70 percent of the vote in November’s election for Union County Commissioner, it was her opponent, Tiffanie Roberts, who spent more money. State law requires nearly every candidate or issue committee to file finance reports cataloging donations and expenses. “Our democratic system calls for full disclosure and transparency in campaign contribution filings,” Jon Husted, Ohio Secretary of State wrote in a letter to candidates. “The success of our democracy depends on all involved being aware of and playing by the rules.” According to campaign finance reports filed recently with the Union County Board of…
Municipal CourtPossess marijuana – Trae M. Parmer, Bellefontaine, dismissed, $28 costs.No OL – Sheena A. Hendricks, Columbus, $58 fine, $194 costs.Non-compliance – Kaycee M. Millisor, Marion, $600 fine, $180 susp., $145 costs, OL susp. 6 mo.No OL – Jacob Morrow, 122 West Fourth St., $58 fine, $95 costs.No OL – Jacob Morrow, 122 West Fourth St., dismissed, $28 costs.OL forfeit – Haroun Rashid, Columbus, $600 fine, $180 susp., $120 costs, OL susp. 6 mo.Seat belt – Haroun Rashid, Columbus, dismissed, $28 costs.Speeding – Ashley N. Reich, St. Clair, MI, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs.No OL – Alexandria Cherry,…
Family, friends and others gathered Tuesday to honor outgoing commissioner Gary Lee. His term ends at the end of this year. Lee has served as commissioner for 16 years. As part of the retirement reception, officials from the county, other communities, the state and organizations he had been a part of presented Lee with proclamations and gifts. At right, Lee, facing the camera, speaks with well-wishers during the reception in the commissioner’s meeting room.(Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)
A Marysville man with a history of violence against his wife has been indicted for allegedly hitting her again and this time endangering their son as well. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Otis R. Ratliff, 32, of 624 Kentucky Circle, Marysville. Ratliff is charged with one count each of endangering children and felony domestic violence. According to court documents, on Dec. 9, Ratliff had been drinking at a Christmas party. About 11:02 p.m., Ratliff and his wife were laying in bed with their 2-year-old son between them. The woman asked Ratliff if he had brushed his teeth and…
Municipal CourtAssured clear distance – Isaac A. Nickelson, Bellefontaine, $58 fine, $85 costs.Speeding – Ted L. Jones, Kenton, $58 fine, $85 costs.Speeding – Clarence M. Reynolds III, Delaware, $58 fine, $85 costs.Speeding – Richard Magers-Cook, Bellefontaine, $58 fine, $85 costs.Seat belt – Johnnie M. Ball, Bellefontaine, $30 fine, $66 costs.Stop sign – Darian B. Thompson, Richwood, $58 fine, $85 costs.Stop sign – Megan A. Rodas, Dublin, $58 fine, $85 costs.Speeding – Jesse F. Neate, 21340 Bear Swamp Road, $58 fine, $85 costs.OVI – Michael J. Caudill, Milford Center, $750 fine, $365 susp., $165 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL…
Plain City officials are planning to look at the way they prepare budgets for the village. At Plain City Village Council’s meeting Monday night, the group tabled a pair of motions that would move revenue into funds based on the village’s approved percentage model. Currently, by rule, the budgets for many village departments are set by a percentage of village revenue coming from general property tax, real property rollback payments, cigarette tax receipts, liquor and beer permit fees, unrestricted municipal income tax, cable franchise fees, interest earnings, local government fund revenues and court fines. According to the formula previously approved,…