Marysville children will have the opportunity to participate in Trick-or-Treat this year. At a recent meeting, City Manager Terry Emery announced that Trick-or-Treat would be held from 6-8 p.m., on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31. “We are going to make this Halloween and this Trick or Treat as normal as we can and we think we can do that pretty well,” Emery said. He said city officials are, “working closely with the Union County Health Department to provide a safe event.” City Recreation and Events manager Amanda Morris said the city is also working to help ensure Uptown businesses are able…
Author: Mac Cordell
Marysville councilman continues fight over football photo What started as a resolution to support a variety of issues ended in name calling and finger pointing at Monday’s Marysville Council Meeting. The topic actually started on a unified note. Council unanimously voted to issue a proclamation of support for the way Marysville school officials have handled a football team photo and the response to that picture. The photo shows the 25 senior members of the Marysville High School football team standing on a train engine, many of which are holding flags – two American flags, one Ohio flag, two school district…
Union County ranks fifth in the state and 75th in the country for households that have responded to the 2020 census survey. This U.S. Census Bureau map shows that nearly 80% of Union County residents responded. It shows areas of higher and lower response rates. Census takers will be going door to door to homes that have not yet responded to the census. (Photo submitted) Is fifth highest in the state With a little more than two weeks to go, local census officials are pleased with the local response, but are urging the community to finish strong. “There has been…
Union County officials are using CARES Act funding to pay for a variety of items, including a possible homeless shelter. Union County received about $852,000 through the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund. Earlier this year, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act established the $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund to provide payments to state, local and tribal governments navigating the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. At a meeting last week, the county commissioners approved a plan for those funds. The legislation includes approval of: – Up to $35,000 to provide internet and WiFi connectivity to County facilities; – Up…
As it has at nearly every city council meeting for months, the idea of a commuter tax got contentious at Monday night’s Marysville City Council work session. Council met Monday night to discuss portions of the strategic plan, including finance and quality customer service. Council member Aaron J. Carpenter asked that the phrase “Commuter Tax Credit” be added to the finance update. Finance Director Brad Lutz said he understands what Carpenter wants, but the strategic plan is not the place for the commuter tax credit discussion. “I feel like when we put specifics in there, we are kind of limiting…
The new Abraham Depp Elementary School, in Jerome Village, opened its door for students Tuesday. The building is in the Dublin City School District. For several weeks the building will be in a hybrid orientation with less students in the building at one time. (Photo submitted) The newest addition to Jerome Village is officially open. Abraham Depp Elementary School in Plain City welcomed students into the building for the first time Tuesday. “We are going to look at the beautiful new building we have, but also at our safety measures,” Ehrsam said. Depp is Dublin City School District’s new elementary…
A Springfield woman has been charged for her alleged role in the overdose death of a local man. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Amanda Stigall, 31, of Springfield, charging her with one count each of involuntary manslaughter and trafficking in drugs, two counts of corrupting another with drugs and three counts of trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound. Earlier this year Stigall was indicted on drug trafficking charges and her boyfriend, James William Walden IV, was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Jarrod D. Spurlock. Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips said that through additional investigation, it was…
Just days after being sentenced to community control for a drug offense, a Marysville man was arrested for drugs. The Union County Grand Jury recently indicted Edward Paver, 32, of 12179 U.S. 36, Marysville, charging him with two counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs, along with one count each of aggravated possession of drugs, having weapons under disability and tampering with evidence. Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips said that in November, Paver was sentenced to five years of community control on a drug conviction. According to court documents, on Jan. 3, investigators allegedly purchased methamphetamine from him. On June 25,…
Recently, I read a statement from a man I respect tremendously. I don’t always agree with his politics or the level of his certainty, but I like him and I know he has a good heart, so we can still be friends. A law enforcement leader, he recently wrote that “The phrase ‘mostly peaceful’ is the epitome of an oxymoron. It either is or it ain’t!” I would urge caution in that statement, arguing that he is wrong. Earlier this week Marysville had a feel-good moment. Members of the community gathered Monday to show support for the Marysville High School…
Columbia Gas has received permission to install a 4.78-mile natural gas line, beginning at Watkins-California Road, between U.S. 42 and Derio Road, and end on Industrial Parkway near Veyance Technologies. (Photo submitted) Columbia Gas has been given the green light to proceed with a plan to bring additional natural gas capacity to Marysville. At a recent meeting, the Ohio Power Sitting Board unanimously approved a natural gas line, known as the Marysville Connector, to “provide natural gas service to new industry and residential development near the Project alignment and provide existing customers with an increased capacity for reliable natural gas…
A local man has been indicted after allegedly assaulting his pregnant girlfriend on back-to-back days. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Christopher Coffenberger, 32, of 429 S. Maple St., Marysville. Coffenberger is charged with one count of domestic violence. COFFENBERGER According to court documents, on Aug. 18, Coffenberger and his live-in girlfriend were having an argument. The girlfriend, who is pregnant, tried to leave the home, but Coffenberger allegedly blocked the exits. When the woman was able to get outside, she got to her truck. As she tried to leave, Coffenberger allegedly ran to the truck and took the…
A Columbus man could be facing nearly five years in prison after allegedly driving into a building with his infant son in the vehicle. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Avery Lee Boone, 24, of Columbus. Boone is charged with two counts of vandalism and one count each of endangering children, obstructing official business and resisting arrest. According to court documents, about 1:46 a.m. Feb. 23, Marysville Police Department was contacted by a resident of the Meadows Apartments. The caller told police that someone in a black GMC truck was trying to run over a woman. According to court…
A local man who allegedly broke into several vehicles was hospitalized with a head injury after a confrontation with police has been indicted. The Union County Grand Jury has charged Treyvon D’Angelo Higgins, 18, of 412 W. Third St., Marysville. Higgins with one count of felony obstructing official business and two misdemeanor counts each of vehicle trespass, criminal damaging or endangering and criminal trespass. According to the Marysville Division of Police, about 7:03 p.m., July 16, a resident in the 1400 block of Milridge Drive called 911 to report a suspicious man. The caller said she believed the man was…
Mass production for the new model 2021 Acura TLX began this morning. The vehicle will be made at Honda’s Marysville Auto Plant. (Photo submitted) The newest Acura will be made at the Marysville Auto Plant. Mass production of the all-new 2021 Acura TLX sport sedan began today at MAP. Bill Easdale, Marysville Auto Plant General Manager, said that while a new model is “a really big deal” there was little doubt it would be made locally. “One really key thing, that doesn’t happen just by accident, but is really strategic, is that all of the Acuras built in the United…
A piece of land in Mill Valley is going back to the developer. In 2018, Pulte Homes, developer for the neighborhood, deeded two parcels, totaling 1.97 acres, in the Mill Valley North subdivision where the pool is located to the city. City Law Director Tim Aslaner said the land did not really belong to the city and transfer wasn’t valid because the city never voted to accept the land. In fact, he said the city didn’t know Pulte tried to give them the land until earlier this year. At Monday evening’s city council meeting, the body agreed to file an…