Municipal Court Fail/reinstate – Chandler D. King, Milford Center, dismissed, $85 costs. No OL – Chandler D. King, Milford Center, $58 fine, $28 costs. OL forfeit – Lacey B. Cox, Marion, $600 fine, $170 costs. Speeding – Jacob Wiseman, South Vienna, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Hope E. Vangundy, Dublin, $58 fine, $85 costs. No OL – Jose Ramirez Jimenez, Columbus, $58 fine, $135 costs. Speeding – Jose Ramirez Jimenez, Columbus, $58 fine, $28 costs. Speeding – Trisha A. Kelly, Springfield, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Kyle A. Leblanc, 2051 Belmont Drive, $97 fine, $88 costs. Speeding –…
Author: Mac Cordell
The Union County grand jury has indicted a Woodstock man accused of trying to rob a local pharmacy. Ian John Keller, 24, 115 Burnwell St., Woodstock, has been indicted, charged with one count each of robbery, attempted theft of drugs, possession of criminal tools, carrying a concealed weapon and having weapons under a disability. According to court documents, on Oct. 3, Keller went to the CVS Pharmacy on West Fifth Street in Marysville. About 9:59 a.m., that day, authorities began to receive calls from store employees, customers and witnesses reporting a robbery in progress. The callers reported that a man…
With a swing of the leg, it was all gone for Jonathan Alder – a win, a conference title and a spot in the state football playoffs. With a final second swing of Andi Meeks’ leg, it was all gone for the Pioneers as he gave his team a 17-14 victory in front of the home crowd. “Sometimes it’s like that in football,” said JA coach Brett Glass. “Sometimes it’s like that in life.” The Pioneer leader said just a minute earlier it felt like his team’s night. Tied at 14 with 1:01 to play, the Braves were moving into…
This year’s Union County Commissioner election is shaping up as a contest between established Marysville and the new growth in Union County. Voters will choose between former Marysville Mayor, Republican Christiane Schmenk, and Arizona native, Democrat Tiffanie Roberts, of Dublin, to replace long-time commissioner Gary Lee. Schmenk graduated from Marysville High School, earned a B.S. from Ohio Northern University and her law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. She served as the elected Mayor of Marysville from 2008 to 2011. She currently works as an economic development attorney for Bricker & Eckler LLP. Before her current…
Municipal Court Fail to display – Sara R. Hendrickson, Whitehall, dismissed, due to plea to companion case, $28 costs. Seat belt – Sara R. Hendrickson, Whitehall, dismissed, due to plea to companion case, $28 costs. Non-compliance – Nathan A. Jones, Richwood, $600 fine, $120 costs. Fail/reinstate – Cody J. Ford, 925 West Fifth St., $600 fine, $170 costs. Speeding – Sterling V. Gilmore, Cincinnati, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. No OL – Edward M. Fisher, Mt. Victory, $58 fine, $98 costs. Stop sign – Anthony Moeum, Galloway, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Loubert Rodney, Columbus, $58 fine,…
Municipal Court Speeding – Donald L. Young Jr., 550 Linden St., $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Richard E. Stagner, New Carlisle, $55 fine, $88 costs. Seat belt – Jason C. Long-Comstock, Columbus, $30 fine, $66 costs. Assured clear distance – Tobie J. Cheeseman, 200E Greenwood Blvd, $43 fine. Fail to control – Robert J. Nichols, Mechanicsburg, $58 fine, $85 costs. Assured clear distance – Christine A. Webb, Delaware, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Stop sign – Michael P. Collier, Delaware, $58 fine, $85 costs. Fail to control – Jessica A. Whipple, 523 West Seventh St., $58 fine,…
At Monday evening’s meeting, Plain City’s Village Council approved the first reading of a proposed budget for 2019. Village Administrator Nathan Cahall said the operating budget and capital improvement show “a very strong policy signal by council what their priorities are and what they want to focus on moving forward.” He said the proposed 2019 operating and capital improvement plan budgets, “invest in both staffing and capital improvements as the village continues to witness growth and revitalization.” In a letter to council accompanying the budget proposal, Cahall called the budget, “a legislative statement communicating to the residents and businesses of…
Municipal Court Speeding – Valerie K. Dodge, Milford Center, $72 fine, $113 costs. Speeding – Kendra V. Wilt, Columbus, $75 fine, $120 costs. Speeding – Scott D. Bice, Sunbury, $75 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Kevin P. Scipione, Worthington, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Andrew T. Green, Kettering, $58 fine, $85 costs. Seat belt – Alana M. Kunkler, St. Henry, $30 fine, $91 costs. Speeding – Marcus W. Biggs, Huntsville, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Jesse A. Price, 743C Kenny Lane, $58 fine, $110 costs. Assured clear distance – Clarence S. Harris III, Columbus, $58 fine, $85 costs.…
Support local shoppers There is a coffee house in Mt. Sterling. I have been there a couple times. The shop has good coffee and cookies, but I do not stop on a regular basis. It’s not that I wouldn’t or that I don’t want to. I can’t. The shop is not open when I leave town in the morning and is closed by the time I arrive home. On Saturdays, when I leave a little later, it is still closed. It is not open on Sundays. The shop is a snapshot of my frustrations with local businesses. Recently, I have…
Pam Barnett, of Marysville, does not often play the lottery but the prize for tonight’s Mega Millions game enticed her Thursday to stop at C.J.’s Market in Milford Center to buy a pair of tickets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell) –––– As the Mega Millions jackpot nears a billion dollars, lotto local convenience stores are feeling lucky. “It has been crazy, crazy,” said Tom Wilson, an employee at C.J.’s Market in Milford Center. “The day before yesterday, it was wild. I made the comment that the register was smoking when I left.” Wilson is referring to Tuesday, when the Mega…
Frost on the ground and a chill in the air did not stop some around town from early morning occupation. Ed Thames was up before the sun to examine hooves and re-shoe horses at the Union County Fairgrounds. Above, Thames, who has been a farrier for 41 years, determined that Genuine Desire would need a new set of shoes. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)
STINEMETZ –––– A filthy home and a house fire has led to felony charges against a local woman A Union County Grand Jury has indicted Lucinda Kay Stinemetz, 39, of 21963 State Route 347, Raymond. She is charged with six counts of felony endangering children. Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips said that on Aug. 17, there was a fire at the home on Route 347. When the Liberty Township Fire Department responded to the home, officials determined the home was “unsafe and unsanitary.” “They notified the sheriff’s office and asked the sheriff’s office to come out to the home,” Phillips…
Municipal Court Speeding – Brian D. Johnson, Plain City, $72 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Jordan M. Donofrio, Springfield, $58 fine, $38 costs. Child restraint – Thomas E. Carpenter, Irwin, $35 fine, $85 costs. Left of center – Julie A. Holycross, DeGraff, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Melvin R. Tellis II, Columbus, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Jose D. Flores Polanco, Reynoldsburg, $58 fine, $85 costs. Non-compliance – Christopher D. Forsythe, 321 South Plum St., $600 fine, $123 costs. Speeding – Jacob L. Schooley, Ostrander, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Jose S. Hernandrz, Delaware, $58 fine, $85…
The office manager at a Mill Valley physician’s office is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing from the office. Sarah R. Lovejoy, 33, of Troy, has been indicted by the Union County Grand Jury. Lovejoy is charged with one count of grand theft, a felony of the fourth degree. According to court documents, between June 2017 and June 2018, Lovejoy served as the office manager at Mill Valley Pediatrics. “During that time, she used an office credit card to make personal purchases,” said Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips. Additionally, Phillips said that when a patient would pay with cash, she…
Municipal Court Fail to control – Craig A. Towns, Pleasantville, $58 fine, $110 costs. Fail to display – Julius L. Neal Jr., Columbus, $58 fine, $28 costs. Speeding – Wendella M. Colbert, Hartford, CT, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Melissa A. Melaragno, 520 Dove St., $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Yohzoh Handa, Dublin, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Patricia Lentz, Raymond, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – James I. Scott IV, Dublin, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Lauryn B. Webb, Marion, $58 fine, $85 costs. Seat belt – David W. Morgan II, Richwood, $30 fine, $66…