Municipal Court Speeding – John E. Dirrig, Powell, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Fail to control – Marykate P. Albert, Plain City, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Speeding – Nathan C. Rausch, 19170 St. Rt. 31, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Speeding – Kelly S. Conway, 564 Watkins Glen Blvd, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Speeding – Clerow J. Sullivan, Powell, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Assured clear distance – Jacob Wright, 552 Fawnbrook Drive, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Speeding – Scott H. Pawlowski, 931 Kentucky Circle,…
Author: Mac Cordell
Municipal Court Speeding – Gregory Q. Bedalli, Columbus, $100 fine, $85 costs. Fail to control – Liam S. Evans, Carey, $33 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Christopher A. Penner, 2016 Derby Drive, $75 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – David M. Terlesky, Lewis Center, $58 fine, $85 costs. OL forfeit – William J.T. Webb, Cardington, $600 fine, $207 costs. Domestic violence – Herman J. Nienhaus, Magnetic Springs, $600 fine, $198.80 costs, 180 days jail 100 susp. Criminal trespass – Zane L. Corbin, 229 North Cherry St., $250 fine, $153.20 costs, 30 days jail susp. Open container – Donald L. Davis, 201D…
A local man is facing a sixth drunk driving charge after he nearly ran over a deputy at the Union County Fair. Phillip Salmons, 50, of 11007 Watkins Road, Marysville, has been indicted by the Union County Grand Jury. He is charged with one count each of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering children. The grand jury has also added a specification that Salmons be identified and labeled as a repeat offender. According to court documents, Salmons has a 1999 conviction in Logan County, a 2000 conviction in Union County, a 2008 conviction in Delaware County, a 2010 conviction…
Marysville defensive back Bodie Eberhart (21) brings down Jonathan Alder quarterback J.T. Keith after short yardage Friday evening. The Monarchs clubbed the Pioneers, 35-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller) –––– Both coaches agreed the Jonathan Alder-Marysville football series has been big for both schools. Both coaches also agreed it was a big win for the Monarchs, who opened the season with a 35-0 win at home on Friday. “The kids have put it on the line for a year to get ready for this season and this game and you saw it tonight,” Monarch head coach Brent Johnson said. “That’s…
A local official has been named to a statewide board. Earlier this week, Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof appointed Union County Auditor Andrea Weaver to the State Audit Board. “It’s my honor to serve on the State Audit Board,” Weaver wrote in a statement. “I look forward to using my experience to ensure accountability and transparency in state government.” She said Obhoff, “received my name as recommended by former Speaker of the House JoAnn Davidson and Senator Dave Burke.” The State Audit Committee is a five-member committee that assists the Governor and Director of the Office of Budget and Management (OBM).…
An alleged heroin trafficker could be facing additional prison time after allegedly fleeing during a scheduled doctor’s visit. Jason E. Maynard, 43, of 923 Van Kirk Dr., Marysville, is charged with one count of escape, stemming from a June incident. Maynard was at TriCounty Regional Jail awaiting trial on 2017 drug charges. He was released on a furlough, “supposed to go to an appointment at Maryhaven,” Phillips said. The man was to return to the jail at 3 p.m. Law enforcement officials received a call from Maynard’s father, who was supervising the furlough and to be transporting Maynard to the…
Municipal Court Speeding – Kennedy C. Skeens, Hilliard, $58 fine, $85 costs. Disorderly conduct – Micaela N. Franke, Milford Center, $150 fine, $85 costs. Child support – Helen V. Kimball, Gahanna, $500 fine, $145 costs. No OL – Helen V. Kimball, Gahanna, dismissed, $28 costs. Muffler req – Helen V. Kimball, Gahanna, dismissed, $28 costs. Possess marijuana – Olivia Castro, Holland, MI, $150 fine, $90 susp., $85 costs, OL susp. 3 mo. Drug paraphernalia – Dolan C. Mills, Prospect, $150 fine, $90 susp., $95 costs, OL susp. 3 mo. OVI – Chelsea E. Burchett, 17792 Banjo Road, $1700 fine, $730…
A group of 20 Japanese students visited the Honda Heritage Museum this week. The group also toured the Marysville Auto Plant and the Performance Manufacturing Center. They are attending Dublin Coffman High School and will return to Japan next week. The students are part of the TOMODACHI Honda Global Leadership Program. Above, students laughed and smiled as they each took turns riding Honda’s UNI-CUB, a type of mobile stool. (Marysville Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell) –––– Kotomi Ikeda, a shy 17-year-old from Nagasaki, Japan, has some advice for American teens. “Join a program like this,” Ikeda said. “It will give…
Municipal Court Obstruct official business – Syrus R. Saxton, Prospect, $500 fine, $145 costs, 90 days jail 70 susp. Possess marijuana – Johnathan E. Woods, Columbus, $150 fine, $95 costs. Concentration – Kimberly S. Miller, 11480 U.S. Hwy 36, Lot 126, $1500 fine, $730 susp., $203 costs, 120 days jail 60 susp., OL susp. 2 yr. OVI – Margie M. Burkhammer, 14 Butternut Drive, $750 fine, $365 susp., $187 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr. Marked lanes – Margie M. Burkhammer, 14 Butternut Drive, dismissed, $28 costs. Concentration – Sreeram B. Sunkara, Powell, $750 fine, $365…
A local man is facing prison time after allegedly taking a car then pushing a police officer. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Gregory Wayne Blevins, 45, of 30530 Lemasters Road, Richwood. Blevins is charged with one count each of assault, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and obstructing official business stemming from a July 26 incident. If convicted on all counts, Blevins could face as many as 36 months in prison. On July 26, Blevins, who according to court documents does not have a valid driver’s license, got into a 2004 Toyota sedan parked at his home. The…
Route 736, between Marysville and Plain City was closed for a house fire Tuesday afternoon. At 4:26 p.m., crews were called to 8500 Route 736. At the scene, firefighters found light smoke coming from the basement of the house. Crews found a small fire in the basement. While investigating, fire officials found some structural damage to the house. Jerome Township Fire Chief Doug Stewart said it looks like a propane tank exploded, causing the damage. Union County Building Officials were called to the home to assess the damage. Officials said there were no injuries at the scene. The Red Cross…
A property owner is asking for help finding an appropriate use for land that has served as a maple syrup facility, Christmas tree farm and even an area for cults to sacrifice animals. Allen Shepherd was at Monday night’s meeting of the Jerome Township Board of Trustees. He said he owns several acres of land behind the township fire hall, along New California Drive and U.S. 42. Shepherd said when he bought the land in 1991, it had gone into bankruptcy and been sold multiple times. He said the land, which had a wide variety of uses, is currently zoned…
School and law enforcement officials are asking drivers to be prepared for students on the sidewalks and crossing county streets and roads. Above Tiffany Yurkovich with Marysville School District, stops traffic at Kentucky Circle and Creekview Drive and talks with parents and students as they walk to school buildings in the neighborhood. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)
ANNA M. MARTIN The attentiveness of a local pharmacist has led to a woman’s arrest on drug charges. Anna M. Martin, 42, of 1510 Fox Fire Dr., Marysville, was arrested earlier this week, charged with deception to obtain a dangerous drug, a felony of the fourth degree, attempted deception to obtain a dangerous drug, a felony of the fifth degree, and illegal processing of drug documents, a felony of the fourth degree. Lt. Jeff Stiers, of the Union County Sheriff’s Office and the Multi-Agency Drug Enforcement (M.A.D.E.) Task Force, said Martin allegedly tried to call a prescription into Dave’s Pharmacy…
Seat belt – Jordan C. Holliday, Columbus, $30 fine, $28 costs. Seat belt – Chase R. Boyd, Lewis Center, dismissed, $28 costs. Fail to control – Jennifer L. Potts, Russells Point, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Ami E. Smallwood, 23919 Yearsley Road, $75 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Eric Moreira, 1690 Bay Laurel Drive, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Eric A. Hickey, Jackson Center, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Sharra R. Jones, Detroit, MI, $75 fine, $85 costs. Seat belt – James A. Radebaugh, Columbus, $30 fine, $66 costs. Seat belt – Galen T. Miller, Wapakoneta, $30…