Investigators are asking the public for help solving a pair of cold case homicides. As the county passes the anniversary of the crimes, the Union County Sheriff’s office is reminding the public about the unsolved killing of John E. Burnside, as well as the unrelated murder of brothers William “BJ” Channell and Brett Channell in a fire. “We have put our cold cases out on the anniversary, so people will never forget and it gets people to think about the people that went before us tragically and a family that doesn’t have answers,” said Union County Sheriff Jamie Patton. The…
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The way bulk trash gets collected in Marysville is changing. Beginning Jan. 4, bulk trash will be collected daily along with the regular trash. “Instead of calling ahead and having bulk items collected one day a week, they will just pick it up each day as they do their routes,” Marysville Project Manager Marc Dilsaver told the city Public Service/Public Safety Committee recently. Dilsaver defined bulk trash as, “anything that does not fit within the resident’s toter… that’s provided.” He said that could be anything from a couch, to boxes to extra bags of garbage. He added, “a large majority of…
We make policy in time of calm, so we don’t need to make decisions in the midst of crisis and chaos. Since it’s now clear the Big Ten is willing to change policy to get the outcome it wants, I have a few more suggestions that could help even more effectively and efficiently achieve the objective. First, the league should determine player eligibility not on grades, attendance, or payments to play, but instead on what players would make the teams stronger and help ensure conference teams keep the best athletes on the field. Second, the league could change the policy…
Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rising country music superstar Cole Swindell will be the headline entertainment Thursday at the All Ohio Balloon Fest, to be held Aug. 12-14, 2021, at the Union County Airport. (Photo submitted) As part of Union County Care Train’s annual auction, the All Ohio Balloon Festival has announced Cole Swindell will headline its Thursday night musical entertainment. “Looking forward to next year, we are really excited to be able to bring such an incredible artist and event to Marysville and the Balloon Fest and to be able to help a great organization like the Care Train all at the…
The online comments of one Marysville City Council Member took center stage at Monday night’s council meeting. Mayor Henk Berbee used his report to address a variety of social media posts made by council member Aaron Carpenter. Berbee said that members of council, city administration and the Law Director have “received a number of complaints” about the posts. “In these posts, he has made inflammatory statements and posted demeaning images and messages that are clearly offensive to members of our community,” Berbee told council. “He has also expressed his desire to see the United States Constitution suspended by a declaration…
Honda is working to improve communication inside its buildings and helping local first responders at the same time. The company recently constructed Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) tower and installed the related equipment on Honda property. This morning, Honda announced it would donate the system to the state of Ohio to be used by public safety organizations and first responders in the region. “This new addition is going to help our public safety as a whole,” said Union County Sheriff Jamie Patton. The sheriff said his office, and every agency in the county is part of the MARCS radio system.…
He followed individuals after alleged theft of power tools It’s not every day the county prosecutor winds up in hot pursuit. David A. Barney and Ciara N. Allen were arraigned Thursday morning on charges stemming from an alleged theft from the local Home Depot. PHILLIPS The pair had the misfortune of having a very vigilant crime fighter as witness to the incident. Early in the afternoon on Sunday, Nov. 22, Wendy Phillips, wife of Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips was decorating their home for the Christmas season when she realized she needed batteries. She and her husband drove to Home…
Teacher Cheryl Manbeck, with the Jonathan Alder Educational Association, addressed the school board at this morning’s special meeting. Manbeck reported that the majority of teachers felt fully remote learning was the best option for both teachers and students at this time. She said less than 10% of teachers feel full-time, in person learning is best for students or teachers at this point. Pictured with Manbeck is, from left, board members Shannon Foust, Steve Votaw, Bill McCartney, and Mary Jo Boyd, and Superintendent Gary Chapman. Board member Christine Blacka was also in attendance. (Photo submitted) Citing both consistency and safety, the…
The Union County Prosecutor is crediting a local detective with breaking up a regional crime ring. Andrew K. Foster, 52, whose court listed address is the Corrections Reception Center in Orient, was sentenced recently to 10.5 to 14.5 years in prison. FOSTER In October, Foster pleaded guilty to one count each of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, breaking and entering and grand theft. “The detective went the extra mile in terms of putting this case together and putting them all together across Central Ohio,” said Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips. “If he doesn’t do that, we have a…
While officials are pleased the first building is underway, Marysville Council Members want more accountability on how the city’s Innovation Park is progressing. At Monday’s city council meeting, the group worked to formalize quarterly progress reports as part of the economic development section within the city’s strategic plan. As part of the meeting, economic development director Eric Phillips and officials with the marketing firm of Lee and Associates reported their progress marketing Innovation Park. Phillips said the marketing group has had “interactions” nine times with a developer, 33 times with an end user and five times with a broker or…
Already under indictment, a Marysville man is in trouble again for allegedly trying to buy a gun illegally. A Union County Grand Jury has indicted Johnny N. Boggs, 33, of 11480 U.S. 36, lot 114., charging him with falsification to purchase a firearm. Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips said that on Oct. 21, Boggs went to a local retailer to buy a gun. As part of the process, buyers are required to complete a federal application, which asks, among other things, if the buyer is under indictment. “Obviously, you are required to be truthful when you fill that out,” Phillips…
A local man could be facing as many as 12 months in prison after allegedly not leaving his home for police. The Union County Grand Jury recently indicted Anthony J. Vanhoose, 25. Court documents give his address as 317 E. Blagrove St., in Richwood, but also list him as being from Urbana. Vanhoose is charged with one count of obstructing official business. According to court documents, on Oct. 16, Vanhoose was arguing with his wife while they and a child were inside the Richwood home. He allegedly got his 9-mm pistol, “stood in the living room and fired approximately four…
Marysville is looking for a citizen to serve on the Civil Service Commission. “These are extremely important positions,” City Manager Terry Emery said at Monday night’s city council meeting. The city’s Civil Service Commission consists of three members, each serving staggered, six-year terms. Emery said the commission is responsible for administration of the civil service ordinances, laws and regulations related to the testing, selection, promotion, demotion, discipline, removal and disposition of appeals. Human Resources Director Brian Dostanko said the commissioners work hand-in-hand with his department in the hiring of civil service classified employees. Emery said the commission has between 10…
Dispute centers around renovations World of Wonders officials have said they are pursing legal action after the local YMCA withdrew from an agreement with the childcare provider. Lauren Brown, executive director for the World of Wonders Day Care (WOW), said that officials from the YMCA and Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities recently requested a meeting. She said that at the meeting, WOW officials were told The Union County Family YMCA would not be able to honor its agreement with WOW for additional space. “They also announced at that meeting they would be keeping the money we gave them,” Laura…
St. Nick returns to Marysville Santa House – by appointment The City of Marysville is moving forward with plans to share “holiday magic” though the celebration will look different. “We are trying our best to create some type of normalcy for children who wish to visit Santa during this pandemic,” Marysville City Manager Terry Emery told city council Monday. “Our goal is to offer families the option to visit Santa in a safe manner.” Emery said Santa Claus will be at Partners Park from 5-7 p.m. on “select Thursdays” and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays in December.…