Citing a “significant increase of both COVID-19 cases and quarantines,” Fairbanks School District is making some changes, at least in the short term. On Sunday evening, Fairbanks Superintendent Adham Schirg made the decision to move the high school to a full remote option through the Thanksgiving holiday break. Initially the decision was to be in remote learning Monday and Tuesday, “to allow for case investigations and contact tracing to occur.” Schirg said that as the investigation progressed, it became clear that continuing full remote through the holiday break was, “the most prudent move for the health and safety of our…
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Pictured above is a stock photo of a Dodge Demon, similar to the $125,000, 840-horsepower vehicle stolen from C&N Motors in Marysville early this morning. (Photo submitted) Three cars stolen from local dealership; elude law enforcement after chase Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help locating what they believe to be an organized car theft ring. Marysville Division of Police Deputy Chief Tony Brooks said that about 3:15 a.m. today, police received an alarm notification from C & N Motor Cars LLC., 15769 Watkins Rd in Marysville. The alarm indicated motion inside the building. When investigators arrived, they…
While 2020 has been difficult financially for many, Marysville officials say the city is doing remarkably well. At Monday night’s Finance Committee meeting, Finance Director Brad Lutz presented an update on the city’s financial situation. “I think it’s been a good year overall,” Lutz told the committee. Lutz said property tax collection, about $1.7 million, is at 96% of budgeted receipts, however, receipts are $207,499 or 13.8% greater than the same period from the prior year. Additionally, he said through the end of October, income tax receipts total $16,750,149, which is $481,986 or 2.9% more than the city received during the…
The Ohio Department of Transportation is asking for public input on its U.S. 33 Corridor Plan. With that in mind, ODOT is hosting a virtual public meeting from 4-6 p.m. Thursday to discuss “The US-33 Corridor Plan: A vision for Logan and Union counties.” The 20-year, long-range plan looks at not only U.S. 33, but access to the highway from Route 274, west of Bellefontaine, to Route 161 at the City of Dublin. Scott Phinney, ODOT statewide planning and research administrator, said the purpose of the meeting is to “inform the public of the work that has already been accomplished,…
Jonathan Alder is moving back to a hybrid learning plan. Thursday, the district notified parents and community members of the change. The return to hybrid is the result of a directive from the Madison County Health Department ordering all districts in the county to switch to their hybrid/blended plan for educational delivery, beginning Nov. 30. “As a result of this directive, beginning Monday, Nov. 30 our K-4th grade students attending Monroe and Plain City Elementary Schools will shift back to 50% capacity in the Pathway 1B Hybrid Plan,” said Eloy Pacheco, district communications coordinator. Madison County Health Commissioner Chris Cook said…
A Florida woman and her friend have been indicted, charged with allegedly trying to abduct the woman’s grandfather The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Breanna Nickole Whitmer, 22, of Palm Bay, Florida, and Gage Tylor Whaley of West Melbourne, Florida. Whitmer is charged with conspiracy, abduction and vandalism. Whaley is charged with vandalism and abduction. “The belief is that he was allegedly abducted for financial motivation,” said Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips. Deputy Chief Tony Brooks of the Marysville Division of Police said that police received a call at 2:42 p.m., Aug, 18, from Prestige Gardens, a rehabilitation and…
Marysville officials are looking for people to help evaluate the city’s charter. The city’s charter was originally approved by voters in 1981 and must be reviewed every four years. Per the charter, a Charter Review Board must review the document and present findings to council. The board can recommend changes for voters to consider. “Council is looking for people who want to sit on that board,” said Rebecca Dible, clerk of council. “Serving on the Charter Review Board is an excellent way to serve the community, as the Board recommends changes to the Charter, and these potential changes are voted…
David Meyer, a 1962 graduate of Marysville High School, was recently named to the Ohio Veteran’s Hall of Fame. (Photo submitted) This year, one local man will observe Veteran’s Day as one of the newest members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. David G. Meyer is a member of the Marysville High School class of 1962 and a 2020 inductee into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. Other members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame include former Presidents, war heroes, astronauts, Medal of Honor recipients, community leaders, volunteers, philanthropists, inventors, public servants, government officers and others. Meyer was…
Both the alleged gunman and the wheelman in a Milford Center robbery have been indicted. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Joe Lewis Bernard McGraw IV, also known as “Lil Bra,” of Youngstown, and Logan B. Wolfe, 22, of 163 W. Center Street, Milford Center. McGraw and Wolfe are each charged with two counts of aggravated robbery and one count each of kidnapping and theft. In addition, Wolfe is also charged with one count of failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer. According to information from the Union County Sheriff’s Office, at about 7:31…
The City of Marysville is moving forward with a pair of new taxes, aimed at improving local streets. At Monday night’s meeting, City Council approved legislation to impose a pair of $5 increases on vehicle registration beginning in 2022. The fees, which are expected to generate about $230,000 annually, can only be used for street maintenance or paving projects. The two pieces of legislation passed 6-1, with only council member Aaron Carpenter voting against the increase. City Manager Terry Emery reminded council members that the city has $0 allocated for street paving included in the 2021 budget. He said that…
A Chicago-based company is moving forward with plans to construct another solar farm in northern Union County. Officials from Invenergy met recently with the Union County Commissioners to discuss a proposed solar farm to be built in York, Liberty and Taylor townships. The proposed Cadence Solar Energy Center is a 275-megawatt solar-powered electric generation facility. Erin Saul, on the renewable energy team with Invenergy, said the company already has about 5,100 acres under lease in Union County. The majority of the land is south of Route 47, between Yearsly and Storms roads and north of Route 347. She explained that…
Pictured above is an aerial photo of the Honda manufacturing plant west of Marysville. (Photo submitted) Questions remain on impact to area Honda has announced plans to combine all of its automobile manufacturing facilities and related engineering and purchasing operations in the U.S. into one new company. The company will be named Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC (HDMA). The unification of Honda’s manufacturing operations and merger with auto product development will be effective April 1, 2021. Auto-related Honda companies to be wholly or partially consolidated into HDMA include: •Honda of America Mfg. •Honda Manufacturing of Alabama •Honda Manufacturing…
A dropped cell phone led police to a pair of suspected thieves. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Jason K. Barker, 46, of 229 N. Cherry St., Marysville and Brandon Michael Bowsher, 18, of 32 Spruce Drive, Marysville. Barker and Bowsher are each charged with one count each of theft and receiving stolen property. According to court documents, on Oct. 15, an employee at a local hardware store called police to say a man had left the store with a Husqvarna chainsaw. The caller said that after he left the store, the man got into a grey, two-door Honda…
Traffic coming off U.S. 33 west will have new ramps to use. The ramp going north has been reconfigured, as has the separate ramp for traffic wanting to go south. A traffic light is being installed at the end of the southbound ramp to help that traffic enter the road. (Photo submitted) — This mini roundabout at the intersection of Mill Road and Northwoods Drive was completed recently. The roundabout was part of a three-phase project to improve traffic flow in the area along state Route 31 north of U.S. 33 in Marysville. (Photo submitted) — Work is nearly finished…
With potentially more than 1,000 votes yet to be counted, Union County saw record votes and record voter turnout in this year’s election. According to officials at the Union County Board of Elections, 32,927 ballots were cast and counted in the 2020 general election. That represents about 80% of the county’s 41,429 registered voters. And while the voter turnout was record-setting, polling places were steady, but not overrun. Board of election information indicates 24,125 voters cast their ballot either by mail or early in-person at the board of elections office. Officials from the Union County Board of Elections said there…