A preschool and day care at the United Methodist Church, 207 S. Court St., was evacuated Thursday. The church received a bomb threat, sent by e-mail. The building was evacuated while police searched it. Eventually investigators determined the threat was part of a global hoax. There were several other threats in the area as well.(Photo submitted)–––– There were several local bomb threats officials believe were connected to a national wave of threats Thursday and another they believe was not. The Marysville Division of Police and the Union County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a pair of bomb threats they believe to…
Author: Mac Cordell
Municipal CourtSpeeding – Penny J. Rose, Larue, $58 fine, $85 costs.Menacing – Markus Catterson, Magnetic Springs, $250 fine, $158.40 costs, 30 days jail susp.Persist disorderly conduct – Jeffrey Wood, Milford Center, $250 fine, $248 costs, 30 days jail susp.Drug paraphernalia – Ronald D. Ratliff, Columbus, $150 fine, $90 susp., $95 costs, OL susp. 3 mo.Possess marijuana – Ronald D. Ratliff, Columbus, $150 fine, $28 costs.12-pt susp – James O. Combs, Magnetic Springs, $600 fine, $145 costs, 60 days jail 57 susp.Non-compliance – James O. Combs, Magnetic Springs, dismissed, $28 costs.DUS – Jeffrey Wood, Milford Center, dismissed, $28 costs.No OL –…
Municipal CourtSpeeding – Akimul I. Prince, 156 Damascus Road, $75 fine, $85 costs.Speeding – James L. Thornton Jr., 1164 Village, $75 fine, $85 costs.Speeding – Kierstin N. Rentschuler, Prospect, $58 fine, $85 costs.Drug paraphernalia – Jamie J. Claar, Columbus, $150 fine, $95 costs.Drug paraphernalia – Jamie J. Claar, Columbus, dismissed, due to plea to companion case, $28 costs.Theft – Chelsea L. Still, Unionville Center, $600 fine, $170 costs, 60 days jail 56 susp.Criminal trespass – Chelsea L. Still, Unionville Center, $600 fine, $28 costs, 30 days jail 26 susp.Assault – James D. Ruggles, 421 Morning Star Drive, $600 fine, $170…
Route 736 was closed this morning following a single vehicle crash. According to reports, at about 5:28 a.m., Jonj S. Sin, 53, of Marysville, was driving a 2011 Honda CRV, south on Route 736. According to the report, Sin said she was not paying attention and failed to make the curve just north of the road’s intersection with U.S. 42. Sin’s vehicle went off the right side of the road and hit a utility pole, breaking it. Officials said there were no injuries as a result of the crash. Sin was charged with failure to control. Officials said alcohol is…
Plain City Village Council has approved an $8-million budget for 2019. At Monday night’s meeting the council held a public hearing and final reading for the village’s 2019 appropriations budget. The budget calls for spending of $8.016 million for 2019. “This is what I would say is a relatively flatline budget proposal,” said Village Administrator Nathan Cahall. He said that a cost of living adjustment to the village salaries is “really the only increase.” The administrator said that unlike many other communities, salaries and benefits do not dominate Plain City’s budget. “A huge portion of it is going for the…
Municipal CourtOVI – Rebekah E. Perley, Dublin, $1000 fine, $365 susp., $200 costs, 90 days jail 70 susp., OL susp. 1 yr.Fail/reinstate – Rebekah E. Perley, Dublin, dismissed, $28 costs.Turn signals – Rebekah E. Perley, Dublin, dismissed, $28 costs.Speeding – Chase W. Granlund, Dublin, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs.Stop after accident – Jessica M. Cook, Marion, $600 fine, $231 costs, 30 days jail susp.12-pt susp – Jessica M. Cook, Marion, $750 fine, $28 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp.Non-compliance – Jessica M. Cook, Marion, dismissed, $28 costs.Fail to control – Jessica M. Cook, Marion, dismissed, due to plea…
The Union County Grand Jury has indicted two men on unrelated charges of hurting deputies. Cameron Robert Hastings, 31, 14000 Hinton Mill Road, Marysville, and Grant M. Sowers, 31, of Canal Winchester. Have both been charged with one count of obstructing official business. Hastings’ indictment stems from a Nov. 20 incident. According to a release from the Union County Sheriff’s Office, at 4:03 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic dispute at the Hinton Mill Road home. Eventually the parties, a husband and wife, were successfully separated. At 5:44 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office received another call from the wife claiming the…
Municipal Court Non-compliance – William T. Weast, Urbana, $600 fine, $120 costs. Assured clear distance – William T. Weast, Urbana, $58 fine, $28 costs. Fail to yield – Andrew J. Cordell, 418 West Seventh St., $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Cindy L. McCartney, Delaware, $58 fine, $85 costs. Fail to reg – Miranda K. Belt, 751 Quail Hollow Drive, $58 fine, $85 cots. Susp/rev – Michael A. Mangini Jr., Columbus, $600 fine, $120 costs. Non-compliance – Michael A. Mangini Jr., Columbus, dismissed, $28 costs. Speeding – Michael A. Mangini, Columbus, $58 fine, $28 costs. Fictitious plates – Michael A.…
The 33 Innovation Corridor Council of Governments (COG) is asking for additional information and options for marketing the corridor. Earlier this year, the COG, which includes Union County, the Union County Port Authority and the cities of Dublin and Marysville, hired Columbus-based Adept Marketing to develop a brand strategy. In November, Adept made it’s presentation, saying the corridor should be known as “The Beta District” with the tag line that the Beta District is “Where the future is tested.” The marketing group recommended a logo and said the district brand itself with a series of blue and purple primary colors…
Municipal Court Assured clear distance – Derek A. Hess, Cable, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Andrew S. Bowman, Milford Center, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Speeding – Dakota P. Bloemhard, Urbana, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Leslie A. Frost, Bellefontaine, $58 fine, $85 costs. Seat belt – Leslie A. Frost, Bellefontaine, $30 fine, $66 costs. Speeding – Jonathan N. Gilliam, Dublin, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Chad J. Evans, 11480 U.S. Hwy 36, Lot 74, $58 fine, $85 costs. Fail to control – Kymberlee N. Jones, Richwood, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Juanita R.…
The blessing of Christmas Vacation Recently, I have read a lot about Christmas movies. People make lists of favorites, debate what is or isn’t a classic, even whether it is or isn’t a Christmas movie (For the record, while I love Die Hard, it is not a Christmas movie). I like almost all Christmas movies, as long as they were not produced for television, specifically the Hallmark Channel. Favorites include obvious movies like Elf and Christmas Story; classics like Miracle on 34th Street and It’s a Wonderful Life; and lesser known moves that are so bad they are fun like…
Plain City officials are asking for public input into a plan they believe will shape the village for the next decade and beyond. As part of its Dec. 17 meeting, village council will hold a public hearing for a proposed comprehensive plan. Following the hearing, council is expected to hold a third reading and final vote on the plan. According to the plan, it is “the result of a community-driven process which as implemented will guide development and decision-making on Plain City for the next 10 to 20 years.” The planning firm of MKSK said more than 200 residents, business…
Municipal Court Fail to control – Sarah J. Willie, 1824 Deer Crossing Drive, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Heather J. Vose, Springfield, $55 fine, $88 costs. Marked lanes – Austin D. Riggs, Dublin, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Jesus Herrejon Pineda, Delaware, $72 fine, $88 costs. No OL – Gloria V. Combs, Richwood, $58 fine, $85 costs. Tire peeling – Kyle A. Knight, Columbus, $58 fine, $85 costs. Stop sign – Jessica R. Walters, Columbus, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Austin L. Larsen, Dublin, $58 fine, $110 costs. Seat belt – Hunter K. Yuretich, Bellefontaine, $30 fine,…
Plain City Council has approved borrowing up to $4 million for the construction of a new municipal building. The building is expected to hold administrative offices, the police department, a large meeting room and council chambers. (Photo submitted) –––– Plain City has taken the first step to financing the construction of the new village hall and police station. At Monday night’s meeting, Plain City Village Council approved an ordinance to authorize financing for a new municipal building. Council approved borrowing up to $4 million for the building. Village Administrator Nathan Cahall acknowledged to council the amount is “substantially higher than…
A Marysville woman could be facing nearly a decade behind bars after allegedly barging into a home following an allegedly drunken crash. Marrissa Rena Knox, 24, of 630 Allenby Dr., Marysville, has been indicted on one count each of burglary and trespass in a habitation. According to court documents, about 11:10 p.m., Oct. 29, Knox was driving a 2017 Honda on U.S. 36, near Watkins Road. Knox was allegedly intoxicated and crashed her vehicle into a fire hydrant. Following the crash, the woman got out of her car and walked to a nearby apartment complex and knocked on a door.…