Before first light this morning, city worker Duane Lords was on the job and working with fire. Lords was adding striping to the pavement on Frontage Road, near the intersection with Delaware Avenue. Lords would use the torch to heat the ground, then lay the prefabricated vinyl-like stripe, before heating the stripe to seal it to the roadway. (Journal-Tribune photo by Mac Cordell)
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Delmar Wayne “Del” Farmwald, 71, of Marysville died unexpectedly Monday, April 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born Nov. 26, 1948 in Plain City. He was a hard worker. He worked for Troyer Farms, Hostetler Farms and Kile Elevator. He was most recently employed by Nestle Corporation in Marysville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew D. and Katy (Troyer) Farmwald; siblings, Fern Arnett, Mary Elizabeth Farmwald and Loyle Farmwald. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Louise (Daniel C.) Gingerich; brother, Kenneth (Lynne) Farmwald; and nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held at…
Ryan Walters tallied three goals on Tuesday as Marysville High School’s boys soccer team (6-3) crushed Central Crossing, 9-0. Nick McIntosh scored twice, while single goals came from JJ Rigsby, Zach McIntosh, Jack Fairman and Dakota Evans. Jeriah Hanf had two saves in the net for the Monarchs.
The Lady Monarch varsity tennis squad slipped to 9-8 on the season with Tuesday’s 3-2 setback at Hilliard Bradley. MHS’ Caroline Geraghty won the third singles match by topping Kennedy, 6-3, 6-1. The Monarch second doubles team of Krista O’Shelski and Caitlee Hill claimed a 6-0, 6-1 verdict over Salin and Tumash. Other match results were as follows: Singles -Emma Pzedpelski (M) lost 1-6, 0-6 to Thai. -Hanna Hogan (M) fell 0-6, 0-6 to Kisin. Doubles -Ellie Williams and Maddie Blaisdell (M) lost 6-4, 4-6, 4-6 to Santa’s and Askar.
According to Plain City Police Department reports: An officer was dispatched to North Avenue to meet with a caller in reference to a question about custody at 4:37 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9. Upon the officer’s arrival, the caller was not home. The officer then met with the caller near Shepper Avenue. The caller advised that she just received temporary custody of her kids that day and wondered about them walking to and from school. The officer advised the caller that they are permitted to walk home if they can do it safely and gain entry into the apartment. The caller…
Pictured above is Russ Huffman, along with a letter signed by Kentucky Governor Matthew G. Bevin, commissioning him as a Kentucky Colonel. (Photo submitted) Russ Huffman of Marysville was recently named to the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. He was nominated by his former teacher, Russ Walkup, for his leadership in organizing the 50th class reunion for his Marysville High School class. Walkup said it was the best reunion he ever attended. For his efforts, Kentucky Governor Matthew G. Bevin awarded Huffman the honor. The official “Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels” was founded in 1932 and now operates as a…
According to Marysville Police Department reports: Police responded to a suicide threat in the 200 block of W. Third Street at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday. According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports: Deputies and units from the Northern Union County Fire & EMS District, along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a possible injury crash at 5:59 a.m. Tuesday. This occurred in the 23000 block of Route 4 involving a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban that was struck from behind by a 2017 Nissan Versa. The driver of the Nissan, Dillon M. Pryor, 23, of Delaware was…
John Thomas Adelsberger, 89, of Marysville died unexpectedly Monday morning at Memorial Hospital. He farmed with his dad and raised his family in Madison County after graduating from Monroe High School in Plumwood in 1947. He also owned and operated Adelsberger Trucking. He was a caring, giving man who expressed his love and gratitude and was known for his quick wit, hearty laugh, green thumb and generosity. Through the years, he volunteered with several organizations: St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mechanicsburg, 4-H leader with the Monroe Winners, Madison County Senior Fair Board of 17 years, Madison County Lions Club, Windsor…
Marysville’s south end has a new look. Last month, city officials opened Morey Park at the intersection of Main and Ninth streets. City officials said the cages around the rock walls are called gabions, based on a latin word meaning “cage.” The walls and gabions will remain at the park. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon)
Marysville’s Caden Fulkerson shot a personal-best score of 75 during the recent Norwalk Invitational. He placed third among all individual golfers. (Photo submitted) Marysville’s varsity boys golf team placed fifth on Saturday during the Norwalk Invitational. The Monarchs carded a team score of 331. That was a season-low score for an 18-hole event. Caden Fulkerson of MHS shot his personal-best score of 75 and finished as the third-place individual. Fulkerson was followed by Alden Prohaska-84, Justin DeHoff-85 and Gavin Cossette-87. MHS’ jayvee boys fell to Delaware Hayes, 175-180, on Monday. Myles Young led the Jr. Monarchs with a 44. He…
The first Marysville home football game for a high school team this season will be played Thursday at Bunsold Middle School. The Monarch freshman squad will host Grove City, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. The frosh will be the first MHS grid squad to play a home game on a turf field. The middle school gridders christened the field with a couple of games on Monday. “The Bunsold field looks great and everything I’ve heard was positive,” said Marysville High School athletic director Joey Day. “Everyone is happy that Bunsold has its own field.” Bunsold is one of the…
Members of the Fairbanks High School boys golf team are from left, assistant coach Todd Crowe, JD Welch, Alex Crowe, Andrew Crowe, Logan Bocsy, Seth Payne and Travis Brake. Not pictured, head coach Eli Morris. (Photo submitted) Fairbanks High School earned its second Ohio Heritage Conference golf championship of the 2019 season on Monday. The Lady Panther golfers recently captured their conference crown and the boys followed suit on Monday. The Panthers carded a team score of 312 at Windy Knoll to claim their circuit title. Fairbanks was followed in team scoring by Greeneview-332, Madison Plains-353, Springfield Catholic Central-360, Greenon-369,…