Local election officials say they are already preparing for November’s election. “We are working hard, we have a lot of stuff to do,” said Brandon Clay, director of the Union County Board of Elections. “We are working to verify petitions and signatures, getting the new equipment ready, getting ballots ready. There is a lot of work to be done, but we are really excited for the upcoming election.” Clay said that while this year’s election will not get the same national coverage as next year’s presidential contest, this one is, “just as important if not more important.” “This is the…
Author: Mac Cordell
A Columbus woman, accused of leading police on a high-speed chase through Union and Logan counties, has been indicted. The grand jury has charged Brandy N. Fuqua, 25, of Columbus, with one count of failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer. According to court documents, on July 6, Fuqua was in a 2005 Chevy station wagon, parked along the side of U.S. 33 near the Logan County line and appeared to be disabled. A passing trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol activated his lights “to check on the well-being of the stranded motorist.” “As…
Members of a recovery team were at Marysville City Council’s work session Monday to detail plans to recover the body of Capt. John “Blackie” Porter and the crew of men that died with him when his plane crashed in India in 1943. Local officials are asking the Marysville community to donate to help fund the recovery. Above, archeologist John Schweikart talks about the region where the plane was shot down by Japanese fighters. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell) –––– Marysville officials are working to help bring back a hero. Ellen Vinson, of Pensacola, Florida was in Marysville Monday. “First of…
The Hyperloop One is making its first stop in Marysville this week. As part of a national roadshow, Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) is bringing its XP-1 Hyperloop vehicle to Marysville. The pod will be on display from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Tuesday at the city’s Partners Park, 125 E. Sixth Street, Marysville. “We are excited about this opportunity,” said Marysville Mayor J.R. Rausch. Officials said the Hyperloop system works by removing most of the air inside a miles-long tube and accelerating a levitated vehicle through that tube. Hyperloop officials say the vehicle can “glide quietly at airline speeds for…
A Florida man, wanted in connection with attempted murder and armed robbery charges, has been indicted locally. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Dylan Michael Page, 24, of Fernandina Beach, Florida. Page is charged with one count each of improper handling of firearms in a motor vehicle and having weapons under disability. Additionally, Page, who also goes by Dylan Barcaro, has an arrest warrant on attempted murder and armed robbery charges in Nassau County, Florida. According to information from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida charges stemmed from an incident March 31. About 3 p.m. that…
Earlier this week I was introduced to Haleigh Jenna Golden. Her loved ones brought food — sandwiches, snacks, cookies and fruit —to our office. “Lunch for Marysville Tribune Writers (UC Journalism Grad)” Haleigh would have been 21 this week. “Haleigh passed away from a seizure after receiving the meningitis vaccine,” according to a note that came with the food. A 2016 graduate of Marysville High School, she was a member of the MHS Symphonic Choir, Swingers Unlimited Show Choir and the production manager for Marysville’s Summer Theater Workshop, as well as a company dance member at the State Street Performing…
The rabbit quiz bowl team from Union County will be honored tonight at the Ohio State Fair. The team took first place in the state. Team members include, from left, Sariah Bates, Shelby Jones, Zach Schmidt, Zoe Schmidt and Brogan Green. (Photo submitted) –––– Later today a group of Union County 4-Hers are being honored at the Ohio State Fair. The Union County Rabbit Quiz Bowl team took first place in the state competition last month at Ohio State University. The team was made up of Zoe Schmidt and Zach Schmidt of the Plain City Country Kids 4-H club, Sariah…
After the death of his friend, Stella Abel, Kaden Legron decided to paint his soapbox derby car like a starry night in honor of the girl who wanted to be an astronaut and print suicide prevention contact information on its side. (Photo submitted) –––– Stella Abel, left, and Kaden Legron, right, enjoyed racing soapbox derby cars together. He said taking his soapbox derby car to competitions now gives him a platform to talk about mental health. (Photo submitted) –––– Editor’s note: The following is the third in a year-long Journal-Tribune series called Stella’s Cloud, aimed at drawing attention to the…
A drug investigation spanning several weeks has led to the indictment of several men allegedly involved in the trafficking of methamphetamines. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Ryan Joseph Jones, Javory Dean Stookey, Jacob T. Miller and Daniel C. Smith. Assistant Union County Prosecutor Rick Rodger said that using confidential informants, the Union County Multi-Agency Drug Enforcement Task Force was able to identify the men as potential drug dealers. The task force was able to use the informants to orchestrate a series of drug buys between April and May. Rodger said the alleged buys occurred at a series of…
The Grand Champion market turkey, shown by Bryant Fannin, sold for a record $6,400 to Strait and Lamp Group on Saturday at the Union County Jr. Fair Livestock Sale. Pictured above are, from left Andy Higinbotham, Kayleigh Arnold, Tanner Ufferman, Fannin, Fair King CJ Grose, Barb and Steve Arnold of Strait and Lamp Group and Fair Queen Maura Grose. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson) –––– The Grand Champion market barrow, shown by Jack Nicol, sold for a record $5,000 to Honda of Marysville, Weeks Plumbing Inc., Parrott Implement Company, ASE Feeding Supply, Richwood Bank, Hogan Tire, Sam Jackson’s Auto Repair,…
Marysville officials are evaluating first half of the year finances and already preparing for next year. “Things are going well,” said Marysville Finance Director Justin Nahvi. He explained that through the first half of the year, the city has seen about 55% of projected revenue. He said income tax, which accounts for the largest portion of the city revenue, is up over last year. He said business income tax is down about $90,000 from last year, but income tax from individuals is up about $100,000. “When you think about it, that’s pretty good,” Nahvi said. “It’s not where we would…
For anyone over the age of 40, there is a good chance the soundtrack of their youth includes a heavy dose of 38 Special. And that soundtrack staple is set to perform at this year’s All-Ohio Balloon Fest, Thursday, Aug. 8. Led by vocalist-guitarist Don Barnes, 38 Special is revered for its hard-rocking hits and power ballads that served as a sound track for the 70s, 80s and 90s. Barnes said 38 Special shows are “high energy” for both the band and the fans. “At the end of 95 minutes, we are exhausted and they are exhausted with us,” he…
Above is a rendering of the planned BMX park that will sit at the north east corner of Cypress and Holly lanes, behind the Marysville Estates mobile home park. The site had been a landfill. (Photo submitted) –––– Marysville is getting a Bicycle Motocross, or BMX, track. The track will be built on the former Ray Lewis landfill at the northeast corner of Cyprus and Holly Lanes. “The planets had to align to get this track to happen for us,” said Mike Andrako, Marysville City Safety Service Director. Andrako said that for several years, resident Chad Clarridge has asked the…
In a split vote, Marysville City Council voted to approve an apartment complex on the land behind Meijer. In a 4-2 vote, council offered final approval for the rezoning of 18.76 acres behind Meijer on Coleman’s Crossing Boulevard. The property had been zoned Special District One but is now Planned Unit Development. The decision paves the way for the 264-unit Kenmore Place apartment complex. The complex is planned to have 11, three story apartment buildings and a single story clubhouse. There would be only one entrance to the complex, a long driveway between Meijer and the Crazy Burrito Mexican restaurant.…
The City of Marysville has received a $10,000 grant to host a water education day at Aldersgate Park. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has given the grant to the city to promote outdoor activities. In a letter describing the grant, Lindsay Fetherolf, recreation, aquatic and event coordinator for the City of Marysville, said it “serves as a way to help communities facilitate events that will include an aquatic education learning experience.” Under the grant guidelines, the program must include an opportunity for participants to have a hands-on fishing experience. Fetherolf explained the city will use the money to buy…