According to police reports: Aden A. Hassan, 59, was arrested about 2:55 a.m., Wednesday, on U.S. 33 in Marysville. Hassan is charged with driving under suspension or license restriction. Gregory Crislip, 45, was arrested about 1:34 p.m., Wednesday, in the 1000 block of North Main Street in Marysville, charged with theft. At 12:26 p.m., Wednesday, police were called to the 100 block of East Fifth Street. The caller reported that sometime between 10:25 a.m., Wednesday and the call later that day, someone allegedly damaged or endangered property. Police were called to Quail Hollow Drive about 1:34 p.m. Wednesday to assist…
Author: Mac Cordell
This is the third in a multi-part series based on talks given by Honda officials at the Columbus Rotary. In a rare sequence of two consecutive Monday meetings, the Rotarians invited Shige Yoshida, retired executive vice president and chief operating officer of Honda of America Manufacturing, and Tom Shoupe, the current executive vice president and chief operating officer of Honda of America Manufacturing. Honda officials also discussed a variety of topics with the Journal-Tribune following the meetings. Additional stories will appear in the paper next week. ––– The first Honda executive in America says the next decade will be vital…
A series of road and ditch improvements will take place on state Route 161, between Plain City and Dublin. Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will close state Route 161, between U.S. 42 and U.S. 33. The road will be closed to allow crews to repair and replace damaged culverts. ODOT officials are recommending drivers use U.S. 42 to U.S. 33 to route 161 as a detour. ODOT officials have said the road should be open by 3 p.m., May 6. Additionally, Dublin officials are working on final details to begin work on a round…
Municipal Court Possess marijuana – Bradley D. Davis, Wheeling, WV, $150 fine, $28 costs. Persist disorderly conduct – Leighton T. Monaco, 411 East Fourth St., $250 fine, $120 costs, 30 days jail susp. OVI – Flint S. Perdue, Zanesfield, $600 fine, $180 susp., $173 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 6 mo. Seat belt – Anthony S. Stirn, Spencerville, $20 fine, $91 costs. Speeding – Richard V. Cecil, Springfield, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Samantha M. Best, Gallipolis, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Ruth D. Boyer, West Liberty, $58 fine, $110 costs. Assured clear distance –…
During a recent conversation, Shige Yoshida, retired executive vice president and chief operating officer of Honda of America Manufacturing, detailed labor relations and the tact Honda officials took in the company’s early days in America. Yoshida was speaking to the Columbus Rotary. Above is a letter he displayed as part of his presentation. The letter was sent in 1979, by the United Auto Workers, to all Honda associates. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens) –––– Editor’s note: This is the second in a multi-part series based on talks given by Honda officials at the Columbus Rotary. In a rare sequence of…
Plain City could be losing a traffic light and village officials are not pleased. At Monday night’s village council meeting, it was announced that the Ohio Department of Transportation would be eliminating the traffic light and crossing on West Main Street (Route 161) in front of the former Plain City Elementary School. Village Administrator Kevin Vaughn said he met with officials from the Ohio Department of Transportation. He said ODOT does not believe the light in town is warranted and will be removing it. Police Chief Dale McKee said the light is at an active school crossing. Vaughn said the…
Shige Yoshida, retired Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer of Honda of America Manufacturing, spoke Monday at the Columbus Rotary. Yoshida spoke on a number of topics including the decision to locate Honda’s motorcycle plant in Marysville. Shown on the screen is launch of the Honda Civic. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens) –––– Editor’s note: This is the first in a multi-part series based on talks given by Honda officials at the Columbus Rotary. In a rare sequence of two consecutive Monday meetings, the Rotarians invited Shige Yoshida, retired executive vice president and chief operating officer of Honda of America…
Municipal Court Speeding – Randy B. McNeal, Hilliard, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Richard G. Reitter III, Galena, $58 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Ruth M. Rauch, Dublin, $55 fine, $88 costs. Stop sign – Steven P. Stone, 244 Riverwind Drive, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Sean C. Black, Hilliard, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Morgan A. Poyet, Richwood, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Catherine E. Adams, North Augusta, SC, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Adinarayana Kumbagiri, Dublin, $85 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Steven C. Kanevsky, West Mansfield, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding –…
Commissioner Gary Lee has said a proposed FedEx distribution center could make history. “I believe this will be the first time a development of this size has not been offered any type of tax incentive,” said Union County Commissioner Gary Lee. 42 Real Estate LLC is moving forward with plans to develop a 530,000-square-foot trucking distribution center 8341 Industrial Parkway in Jerome Township. In February, the Jerome Township Board of Zoning Appeals approved a conditional use variance for the 99-acre site, allowing the project to move forward. Sun Capital, now 42 Real Estate LLC, initially filed the application, though documents…
Municipal Court Speeding – Kayla D. Day, Hilliard, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Malia R. Roach, Powell, $55 fine, $113 costs. Speeding – Kelly M. Gard, Plain City, $58 fine, $85 costs. Left of center – Scot B. Webster, Springboro, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Speeding – Adama Ceesey, Columbus, $75 fine, $110 costs. Speeding – Ashley E. Kohli, Elida, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Jonell L. Nelson, Bellefontaine, $58 fine, $85 costs. No insurance – Brandon T. Hammond, Richwood, dismissed, $28 costs. Fail to yield – Brandon T. Hammond, Richwood, $58 fine, $95 costs. Speeding…
MITCHELL –––– The woman who allegedly sold the drugs that killed a Marysville woman is now under indictment. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Latoya Blanche Mitchell, 33, of 146 Silver Maple Dr., Delaware. According to court documents, Mitchell sold crack cocaine and heroin to Sydney Allmon. Union County Prosecutor David Phillips said Allmon and another individual went to Delaware to buy the drugs. He said the heroin Allmon bought was laced with Fentanyl. “After using that, the crack cocaine then the heroin, she overdosed and died,” said Phillips. “It was a combination, but the lethal drug would have…
Speeding – Amy L. Basinger, Richwood, dismissed, traffic diversion program completed, $143 costs. Speeding – Nicholas R. Packer, Urbana, $55 fine, $88 costs. Speeding – Akiya M. Timmons, Cardington, $75 fine, $85 costs. Concentration – Kelsey L. Regula, West Mansfield, $750 fine, $365 susp., $178 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr. Marked lanes – Kelsey L. Regula, West Mansfield, dismissed, $28 costs. Concentration – Anthony O. Omoyajowo, 618 Milford Avenue, $750 fine, $365 susp., $175 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr. Marked lanes – Anthony O. Omoyajenga, 618 Milford Avenue, dismissed, $28…
State Senator Dave Burke, of Marysville, has introduced legislation that would make many fake or spam cell phone calls illegal. He recently announced the bill at a press conference with State Representatives Keith Faber and Jonathan Dever along with Ohio Auditor Dave Yost and representative from the Ohio Attorney General’s office. (Photo submitted) Dave Burke says he is afraid to answer his phone. The State Senator and Marysville area pharmacist said “the majority” of calls he receives anymore are either from a ghosted number or from someone who received a ghost call from his phone number. Recently scammers and some…
A Columbus man and woman are facing felony charges in Union County in connection with a series of retail thefts. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Erika Ann Fowler, 34, and Terry Rose, 38, each charged with two counts of theft and one count each of receiving stolen property and engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. According to court documents, between October and December, Fowler, Rose and an unidentified man stole from stores in Union, Champaign, Logan, Franklin and Clark counties. Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips said the individuals would go into the stores, select items, then simply…
Municipal Court Drug paraphernalia – Justin C. Nichiniello, 125 North Maple St., $150 fine, $220 costs, OL susp. 6 mo. Concentration – Jonathan B. Shupert, West Portsmouth, $750 fine, $365 susp., $159 costs, 30 days jail 27 susp., OL susp. 1 yr. Marked lanes – Jonathan B. Shupert, West Portsmouth, dismissed, due to plea to companion case, $28 costs. Speeding – Ija M. Word, Reynoldsburg, $58 fine, $168 costs. Possess marijuana – Hobert R. Young, 825 Columbus Avenue, $150 fine, $88 costs. OL susp. 6 mo. Fail to reg dog – Danielle M. McCandlish, 11480 U.S. Hwy 36, Lot 18,…