The sound of steam power is filling Plain City this week as the Miami Valley Steam Threshers have returned to Pastime Park for the group’s annual show and reunion. The show opened today and will conclude Sunday. The grand parade through Plain City will begin at 6 p.m., Friday. Above, Herb Schrader, of Rushsylvania, looks over items displayed and for sale as part of the show. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)
Author: Mac Cordell
Union County is moving closer and closer to becoming a testing ground for unmanned aircraft. Fred Judson, director of DriveOhio’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Center in Springfield, was in Marysville Wednesday to discus testing drones along the U.S. 33 corridor. “What we want to do is advance some of these technologies we are developing,” Judson told the Northwest 33 Corridor Council of Governments. Ohio is one of the only states where drones can fly beyond the visual line of sight. The UAS Center was created to support research and development, testing, certification and commercialization of UAS systems. Judson explained that…
What started as a traffic stop over a missing license plate ended in felony drug charges for a man and woman coming through Union County. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Lillian Jane McWilliams and Gasumu B. Kumara. Both are charged with first-degree felony possession of cocaine and first-degree felony trafficking in cocaine, along with other charges. According to court documents, at about 2:14 p.m., May 22, Sgt. Matthew Himes of the Ohio State Highway Patrol noticed a 2007 Dodge Charger, driving west on U.S. 33. The car did not have a front license plate and was being followed…
Municipal Court Speeding – Rebecca J. Ruth, Marion, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Jon N. Miller, Marion, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Ilyana R. Keeney, Plain City, $75 fine, $85 costs. Seat belt – Chad R. McKee, Circleville, $30 fine, $91 costs. Seat belt – Jeanie C. Moore, Portsmouth, $30 fine, $66 costs. Speeding – Karla M. Romine, Bellefontaine, $58 fine, $85 costs. Seat belt – Christopher Johnson, 220 Greenwood Blvd, Apt 4B, $30 fine, $66 costs. Speeding – Taylor L. Shroyer, Columbus, $75 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Nancy M. Mabry, 17850 Kleiber Road, $58 fine, $85…
A Marysville man could be facing prison time for an alleged sexual relationship with a teenage girl. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Zachary Michael Olson, 20, of 109 Northcrest Dr., Marysville. Olson is charged with one count of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. According to court documents, between July and August of last year, Olson allegedly carried on a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl. Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips said the case took some time to get to the grand jury because there was a variety of allegations against Olson and because some of the witnesses…
Municipal Court Speeding – Antoine D. Jones, Reynoldsburg, $58 fine, $85 costs. Seat belt – Derick E. Johnson, Delaware, $30 fine, $66 costs. Seat belt – Ronald R. Cross, Granville, $30 fine, $66 costs. Child restraint – Sugunakar R. Pendru, Dublin, $35 fine, $85 costs. Traffic light – Jeremias Gutierrez Martinez, Columbus, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Joseph B. Webster, Westerville, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Bethany A. Lightle, West Mansfield, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Corrie G. Goss, Kannapolis, NC, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Heather A. Lingrel, Mt. Victory, $58 fine, $95 costs. Speeding…
Plain City has hired an interim administrator to run the village through the end of the year. At a special meeting this week, village council approved the hiring of Nathan E. Cahill. Council gave him a six-month contract with a salary equal to that of the outgoing administrator Kevin Vaughn who was paid $84,574 with an additional $4,800 car allowance and $40 monthly for a cellphone in 2017. “I am just happy to have the opportunity to serve council, the mayor and the community,” Cahill said after the meeting. He said that his goal during his interim appointment is to,…
Municipal Court OVI – Amir N. Ibrahim, Grove City, $750 fine, $365 susp., $200 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr. Marked lanes – Amir N. Ibrahim, Grove City, dismissed, due to plea to companion case, $28 costs. 12-pt susp – Russell A. Cory, Marion, $600 fine, $263 costs, 30 days jail 16 susp. Fictitious reg – Russell A. Cory, Marion, $58 fine, $28 costs. Speeding – Izabelle R. Shaw, Hilliard, $58 fine, $110 costs. Marked lanes – Alison M. Giere, Coldwater, $58 fine, $110 costs. Seat belt – Bartram C. Fey, Columbus, $30 fine, $66 costs.…
BENDER –––– Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help in locating an accused rapist and kidnapper. Union County Sheriff Jamie Patton is asking for help to locate Jason G. Bender, 40, Marysville. The sheriff is urging members of the public to, “contact their local law enforcement agency if Jason Bender is located.” Officials believe he is driving a black, 2000 Honda Accord with Ohio license plate number HKC5242. Officials believe Bender does have a gun with him. “He is to be considered, what we believe is armed and dangerous,” Patton said. “We believe he is in possession of…
A dad’s view of vacation I recently returned from family vacation. My wife, our three sons and I went to Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. Since our return, nearly everyone has asked how it was. My hesitation makes them think I didn’t like it or that I didn’t enjoy myself, which could not be further from the truth. It is just that what is enjoyable and what constitutes a good vacation for a father are often two different things. I have a theory that family vacation, at least in my home and I suspect in most, is a lot…
While it is new, the location for the first stop in Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour has not changed much. Tour official announced last week that Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour 2018 will open Sept. 27, at the Ayars Family Farm in Irwin. The farm, at the intersection of Irwin and Rosedale roads in Madison County, is just three miles north of the Spring Fork Farms. “It’s neat for the farm. It’s neat for the area,” said John Ayars, of the Ayars Family Farm. It is good for everybody.” He added, “My drive in this is to help offer an activity that…
Fairbanks School District will need to find a new leader. This morning, Superintendent Bob Humble announced he will step down at Fairbanks to take the same position in another district. “It is with great sadness and excitement that I submit my resignation to become the new superintendent of Sidney City Schools effective July 31, 2018,” Humble wrote. “I have and will always be proud to be a Panther.” During a special meeting Thursday evening, the Sydney Board of Education voted unanimously to hire Humble as new superintendent. Humble received a three-year contract. He will be paid $130,000 annually. In addition…
Municipal Court Seat belt – Madison P. Neubauer, West Mansfield, $30 fine, $66 costs. Seat belt – Steven R. Romesburg, 1630 Bay Laurel Drive, $30 fine, $66 costs. Speeding – Quinn S. Stechschmulte, Columbus, $58 fine, $85 costs. Stop sign – Todd J. Bassett, Jenison, MI, $58 fine, $85 costs. Child restraint – Amandalee E. Ramey, West Jefferson, $35 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Stephen E. Hall, Leipsic, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Stacy M. Faller, Fairborn, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Michael J. Myers, Kent, WA, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Michael P. Sowers, Hilliard, $75…
Plain City Village Council is moving forward with a plan to help fix the clock tower building. At a meeting this week, the council authorized Village Solicitor Paul Lafayette to begin conversations with Tammy Redmond, owner of the clock tower building at 101 S. Chillicothe St. The actual clock tower is owned by the village, but sits on top of Redmond’s building. Redmond, owner of Tique-Tock, has twice asked council to help her repair damage to her building. She says the damage was caused by work on the clock. Redmond is asking for $15,000, one sixth of the estimated $90,000…
Municipal Court Seat belt – Curt A. Riggle, Milford Center, $30 fine, $66 costs. Speeding – Jay A. Bishop, Grove City, $58 fine, $85 costs. Seat belt – Andrew E. Rhoades, Columbus, $30 fine, $91 costs. Stop sign – Adam M. Johnson, Ranger, WV, $58 fine, $85 costs. Stop sign – Kevin D. Hanson, Ostrander, $58 fine, $85 costs. Stop sign – Michael W. Schuette, Ostrander, $58 fine, $85 costs. Horns sirens – Ronnia L. Parsley, Orient, $58 fine, $85 costs. Fail to reg – Todd R. Jessel, West Mansfield, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Dennis R. Train, Tipp…