Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by the Union County Health Department. ––– January is National Radon Action Month, when Ohio residents are urged to test their homes for radon. Soil in Central Ohio can have high levels of radon gas. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and it can seep into homes. To help protect residents, the Union County Health Department (UCHD) offers eligible homeowners free test kits. “Winter is the best time to test your home,” said UCHD Environmental Health Director Marcia Dreiseidel. “During these colder…
Author: Marysville Journal-Tribune
Seat belt – Bruce E. Sales, Columbus, $30 fine, $66 costs. Marked lanes – Tremond T. Minor, Springfield, $58 fine, $85 costs. Seat belt – Anthomy L. Ryan, North Lewisburg, $20 fine, $91 costs. Speeding – Brendan R. Leavitt, Liberty Twp, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Tanis R. Clay, Hilliard, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Sarah Kirkwood, Findlay, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Ronald L. King, Osceola, IN, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Kimberly L. Leugers, Lima, $58 fine, $85 costs. Speeding – Muntaser K. Yehia, Indianapolis, IN, $75 fine, $85 costs. Seat belt – Curtis…
Trinity Lutheran School has the honor roll results of the first trimester of the 2018-2019 school year. Those placing on the distinction honor roll, earning a 4.0 grade point average, are third grader Teagan Feller; fourth graders Elizabeth Henderson, Addie Keller, Zoe Phillips, Zaina Saliba, Mallory Michael, Oscar Olding, Emma Abbey, Aubrey Amos, Ella Fuchs, Brooklyn Gamby, Ethan Keifer and Delaney Looney; fifth graders Braden Bates, Ciara Crilow, Adam DeSutter, Bryan Ferrell, Ari Guenther, Kylie Levings, Eliza Mosier ,Anna Shroyer and Myranda Streng; and sixth graders Brady Cossette, Jackson Dempsey, Eli Feller, Ezra Olding, Tamara Saliba, Griffin Scheiderer and Luke…
According to the Marysville Division of Police: Derek James Blubaugh, 24, was arrested on charges of theft about 8:33 a.m., Sunday, while at a business in the 900 block of Colemans Crossing Boulevard. He was also charged with failure to appear and a probation violation. Sueellen L. Klinetop, 38, was arrested about 11:30 p.m., Sunday, in the 800 block of Delaware Ave. Klinetop is charged with two counts of driving under the influence. Alexander Eugene Wampler, 20, was arrested about 2:03 a.m., Sunday, in American Legion Park. Wampler is charged with drug abuse. Celina Esperanza Dejesus, 19, was arrested at…
The stalemate has been broken once more. Sports writer Sam Dillon and publisher Kevin Behrens have been neck-and-neck for much of the Pigskin Pickers race. Behrens was the leader in the clubhouse but after picking some long shots that didn’t pan out Dillon was able to climb back in to a one-game edge a couple of weeks ago, only to see Behrens tie him for the top. The deadlock has once again been broken. Dillon posted a 5-2 record last week and stands atop of the Pickers with a season mark of 88-32. There is now a two-way tie for…
By Ayden Adams This year’s FFA officer team is a great group of children, as president Travis Dellinger, who is a senior, is leading the 2018 officer team to great things. His responsibilities include keeping FFA organized and running the chapter. Vice president Austin Becker, who is also a senior, is responsible for running the meeting in the absence of the president. Also, he is in charge of all committees. Secretary Abby Underhill, who is a junior, is responsible for keeping accurate records for the chapter to look back on when the time comes. Treasurer Savannah Walls, who is a…
By Grace Koenig This year’s Fairbanks fall homecoming festivities begin at 7 p.m. Oct. 5, with an afternoon pep-rally followed by a football game that evening. The Fairbanks Panthers will be challenging the Northeastern Jets. The homecoming dance, themed “Under the Autumn Moon,” will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 6. The homecoming court is comprised of freshmen Kayleigh Arnold and Cade Feller, sophomores Morgan Percell and Trey Good and juniors Megan Stallings and Ethan Chippas. The senior candidates for homecoming queen are Taylor Hall, Grace Morse, Kierra Poland and Kate White. The candidates for homecoming king are Ayden Adams,…
By Michaela Writesel Over the summer, six NHS and FCCLA members from Fairbanks, as well as a couple of Junior Fair Board members, teamed up to provide meals to the auction buyers at the Union County Fair. It all started with a call from Jon Cook the spring before asking if the groups were willing to help, and they all jumped on the opportunity. This act of community service, serving pulled pork, coleslaw and beans, was such a success that numbers of those served were not counted and those six members have been invited back for another round of feeding…
September’s senior of the month is Madeline Weisburn. She is the daughter of Joe and Laura Weisburn of Ostrander. She attends St. Joseph Catholic Church in Plain City, where she is a member of the youth group, as well as volunteers and serves as a lector regularly. This year, she is the president of National Honor Society and FCCLA, while also being an active member of the art and photography clubs. During her freshman and sophomore years, she ran on the varsity track team. As a sophomore, she won the American history medal. She has also attended the Hugh O’Brian…
By Kate White In the first week of September, the English and math teachers at Fairbanks had the opportunity to attend the Rural Teachers Collaboration at the North Union Board of Education office. Teachers in both departments came from rural schools in the nearby area, including Triad, Elgin, Pleasant, Mechanicsburg and North Union, as well as many curriculum administrators. This group of teachers discussed assessments, resources and item analysis for the state tests. They worked in small groups, attended workshops and listened to a lecture, among other activities. Overall, these teachers wanted to discuss how to better serve students, network…
For the second time in the past month, I have been totally dismayed and shocked at the handling of a situation involving alleged sexual abuse/misconduct. The first one revolved around Ohio State Football Coach Urban Meyer and the unfair suspension for the first three games this season, and the resulting blot on the record and reputation of such a fine man and coach. The second one concerns Federal Judge Brett Kavanaugh, who has been nominated for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. A week before a Senate committee was to vote on recommending him, an allegation was made public…
Dear editor, I am asking the citizens of Union County and the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center school district to please support Ohio Hi-Point’s upcoming permanent improvement levy. Support of Ohio Hi-Point’s permanent improvement levy will offer enhanced lab-learning classes in fields that have jobs to be filled within our own communities. It will also provide students with more opportunities for advanced technical training needed for the modern-day workforce. As an internship coordinator at the Early College High School (one of Ohio Hi-Point’s satellite schools), I have been working with both small and large businesses in our county to develop partnerships…
The value of a local newspaper can mean many things to local residents. Some see our role as the watch dog of the local tax dollars. Others liken us to being a nosy neighbor, but most don’t think of us as vehicle to help keep the community safe. Recently a Logan County man was charged with impersonating a fireman several times in recent weeks. One such time was at the scene of a traffic crash covered by the Journal-Tribune. Many of our photos show evidence that he was at the scene in a uniform, which turned out to be stolen.…
Memorial Hospital is now offering inpatient dialysis services for new and existing patients who need dialysis treatments during hospital stays for other conditions. “Currently, dialysis patients have to be transferred to another facility to receive dialysis treatment during hospitalization,” comments Dr. Victor Trianfo, Memorial Health Chief Medical Officer. “This new service line will allow patients to receive renal services closer to home, providing them and their families a tremendous benefit. Our Memorial staff is thrilled to announce this service introduction as it continues to further our goal of meeting the medical needs of our entire community.” Memorial Health is an…
The Union County Falls Coalition is hosting a question and answer event on the topic of helping aging parents on May 3 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Union County Health Department, 940 London Ave. A panel of local experts will address the tough questions and conversations that adult children may face when their parents start to need their help, including legal and financial concerns, maintaining independence, home and driving safety, fall prevention, and decisions about care. The free event is designed to assist those who are caring for an aging loved one or anyone who simply wishes to prepare for…