A Lima man could be facing prison after he was stopped for racing on U.S. 33, then allegedly fled from police. Johnathan Edwa Gonzalez, 20, of Lima is charged with one count of failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer. According to court documents, on June 22, law enforcement officials received a complaint about several vehicles driving recklessly on U.S. 33. Assistant Union County Prosecutor Rick Rodger said it appears Gonzalez and another man were allegedly racing. Deputies from the Union County Sheriff’s office attempted to stop three vehicles, including a red Ford Mustang, as…
Author: Mac Cordell
“You forgot somebody!” Those were the first words I heard as I pulled into the transition area at the South Atlantic Bank Beach Bum Triathlon last month. I had just finished biking on the beach and was about to begin my 5k beach run. I was hoping for cheers and adulation. What I got was a smart aleck comment about the empty kiddie seat behind me. In looking at the pictures, I see why the man thought it was humorous. I began training for a triathlon in April, with the hopes of running a short one during the summer and…
After officially “reconsidering,” Marysville City Council has approved a raise for itself. Last week council heard a second reading of an ordinance to set compensation for council members at $7,920, beginning in 2020. At the time, council also amended the ordinance to include a section indicating it would review an additional 2% increase in 2021. The city charter dictates that any raise must be approved at least 30 days before the filing deadline for a council election. That filing deadline is Aug. 7. To meet that deadline, council said it would hear and approve a third reading at Monday night’s…
JKH Eastern Enterprises has submitted plans for a shopping center to be named the Oakland Plaza, for 1180-1188 W. Fifth St., Marysville. JKH Eastern Enterprises is owned by Jerry Hyun who also owned Jerry’s House of Hunan. (Photo submitted) –––– The former owner of a popular Asian restaurant is proposing a new strip mall for West Fifth Street, but a revival of his restaurant is not in the works. JKH Eastern Enterprises, which is owned by Jerry Hyun who also owned Jerry’s House of Hunan, has proposed a strip mall for 1180-1188 W. Fifth St., Marysville, the property adjacent to…
Disgruntled after a dental exam, a prisoner’s boast has led to additional charges for the woman. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Sabrina Angus, 39, an inmate at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. Angus is charged with two counts of tampering with records, both felonies of the third degree. Union County Assistant Prosecutor Rick Rodger said Angus went for a dental exam while in prison. She allegedly needed a filling and asked for white, but was told she qualified only for silver. “She argued with the dentist and said she carried an EFDA (expanded function dental auxiliary) license,” Rodger…
Plans are underway to construct a Thornton’s convenience store and gas station at 1000 Delaware Ave. A 4,516-square foot building and an island with 10 proposed gas pumps is planned to sit on about 2.1 acres at the north east corner of the intersection of Delaware Avenue and Connolly Street, the current location of Sunbelt Tool Rental. Above is a rendering of the proposed store. (Photo submitted) –––– A new gas station and convenience store is being planned for Delaware Avenue in Marysville. BSTP is working through the process to construct a Thornton’s convenience store at 1000 Delaware Ave. The…
Pictured above is Sabrina Angus, who could face up to 10 years in prison after being charged with two counts of tampering with records. (Photo submitted) Disgruntled after a dental exam, a prisoner’s boast has led to additional charges for the woman. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Sabrina Angus, 39, an inmate at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. Angus is charged with two counts of tampering with records, both felonies of the third degree. Union County Assistant Prosecutor Rick Rodger said Angus went for a dental exam while in prison. She allegedly needed a filling and asked for…
Plans are underway to construct a Thornton’s convenience store and gas station at 1000 Delaware Ave. A 4,516-square foot building and an island with 10 proposed gas pumps is planned to sit on about 2.1 acres at the north east corner of the intersection of Delaware Avenue and Connolly Street, the current location of Sunbelt Tool Rental. Above is a rendering of the proposed store. (Photo submitted) A new gas station and convenience store is being planned for Delaware Avenue in Marysville. BSTP is working through the process to construct a Thornton’s convenience store at 1000 Delaware Ave. The project…
Marysville City Council is poised to increase the salary for its members. At Monday night’s meeting, council heard a second reading of an ordinance to set compensation for council members. The legislation sets council salary at $7,920, beginning in 2020. The legislation also said council would look at an additional 2% increase in 2021 that would set council salary at $8,078.40 Currently, Marysville City Council members make $7,200 per year. To receive full credit for the year of service, the Ohio Public Service Retirement System requires a minimum salary of $660 per month or $7,920 annually. At a work session…
Plans are underway to construct a Thornton’s convenience store and gas station at 1000 Delaware Ave. A 4,516-square foot building and an island with 10 proposed gas pumps is planned to sit on about 2.1 acres at the north east corner of the intersection of Delaware Avenue and Connolly Street, the current location of Sunbelt Tool Rental. Above is a rendering of the proposed store. (Photo submitted) A new gas station and convenience store is being planned for Delaware Avenue in Marysville. BSTP is working through the process to construct a Thornton’s convenience store at 1000 Delaware Ave. The project…
A babysitter has been sentenced to prison for her role in the death of an infant. As part of a tearful hearing Tuesday, Hayley Breann Rausch was sentenced to 30 months in prison. In February, Rausch, 25, of 20820 Wolford Maskill Road, pleaded guilty to one count of endangering children. In exchange, prosecutors agreed to dismiss a reckless homicide charge. On Jan. 24, 2017, Rausch was babysitting eight-week old Taylor Weber. At about 11:30 a.m., she went to check on Weber and realized the baby wasn’t breathing. Rausch called 911 and performed CPR. Rausch was set to be sentenced in…
The Jonathan Alder School Board got its first look Tuesday at state testing results. At Tuesday night’s meeting, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Misty Swanger presented preliminary state assessment results. Districts around the state received the preliminary results earlier this month. Swanger reminded board members the results were only preliminary. She said the percentages, “change a little bit each year.” Swanger explained that a student could have moved into the district in time for testing, but received a majority of instruction in another district. She said that student’s scores would be excluded from Jonathan Alder’s results. She said there are other scenarios…
It may be getting cheaper for Marysville residents to water their lawns. At Monday night’s meeting, Marysville City Council passed a first reading of legislation to create an outdoor watering credit for residents who do not have a second water meter to measure outdoor water use. Marysville bills residents for the water they consume. Additionally, in most cases, the city uses the consumption number and applies it to the residents’ sewer bill. In the years past, residents with special outdoor watering needs, such as irrigating flowers, lawns or gardens, filling a swimming pool, or have other special outside water needs…
The City of Marysville has issued its 2018 Water Quality Report and officials are urging anyone with questions to contact the water department. “We have been good for the 2018 year and there have been no problems with the water,” said Marysville Water Superintendent Scott Sheppeard. In an effort to make sure tap water is safe to drink, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Sheppeard said the Water Quality Report, which he also called a Consumer Confidence Report, is mandated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency…
A federal magistrate has terminated a lawsuit against the Marysville Exempted Village School District. Former Northwood Elementary School Principal Melissa Hackett had filed suit in federal court, claiming the district violated her right to due process in firing her. Last week Judge Edmund A. Saragus Jr., ruled that Hackett had not filed her suit within the two-year statute of limitations for personal injury actions allowed by the Ohio Revised Code. A state court has yet to rule on a suit Hackett has filed there. In the state action, filed simultaneously to the federal suit, Hackett is asking the court to…