Mill Valley Elementary student Brookelynn Coder writes a letter to Mrs. Claus as part of an activity in Laura Logsdon’s third grade class Friday morning. Students were tasked with creating a new outfit for Santa, then writing to Mrs. Claus persuading her to let Santa wear the new suit. Winter break for Marysville Schools begins Dec. 22, with students returning to classes Jan. 4. (Journal-Tribune photo by Will Channell)
Author: Will Channell
Marysville Fire Chief Jay Riley is looking to cut down on overtime, according to an informal presentation to city’s finance committee Thursday evening.
Agnone Morrison & Associates will soon relocate to 1550 London Ave., near the intersection with Links Drive, as an application for the new building’s design passed the city’s design review board Wednesday evening. Davis Wince Architecture is designing the building, and is focusing on having a “clean” design. (Image submitted) –––– London Avenue is known as a hub of medical care locally and an application for a new eye surgery center is looking to add to that image.
Union County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a one-vehicle crash that killed John D. McKinley, 55, of Columbus, Tuesday at 3:18 p.m. A release from the sheriff’s office states that McKinley drove off the right side of Route 736 and struck a tree. The Multi County Crash Investigation Team is investigating the crash. (Photo submitted) –––– A one-vehicle crash killed a man and another sent a woman to the hospital during the first major snowfall of the season Tuesday.
There was some disagreement in Marysville City Council Monday night about a proposed ordinance to increase the stipend for the city’s mayor.
Fire trucks pull into the alley off East Fifth Street behind Stephen’s Lounge, which sustained exterior damage from a dumpster fire Saturday night. It was one of three dumpsters that caught fire that night. Authorities are investigating the incidents, which they believe are connected. Marysville Fire Chief Jay Riley asked residents to call Marysville Police with information. (Photo submitted) –––– When a Stephen’s Lounge employee went to get her coat this weekend, she probably didn’t expect to find a smoke-filled room.
A high-altitude balloon and attached device from the University of Illinois rests in a tree at 804 W. Ninth St. Officials from the university said the device was meant as a test for similar operations during next year’s August eclipse. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens) –––– After a group of college students in Illinois sent a balloon up to measure atmospheric conditions, they expected it to land in Indiana.
A donor, who asked his name not be given, unloads paper towels from his car to give to the HOPE Center on Chestnut Street Friday afternoon. Jessica Schulze, HOPE Center Director, said residents interested in donating to the organization may give canned goods, turkeys and “fixings” for holiday meal baskets, as well as toys. The center is open for donations Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Larger donations can be made through the building’s receiving area in the back. The…
Deputies responded to a rollover injury crash at the intersection of Lunda Road and Route 347 Wednesday at 3 p.m. According to reports, a 1996 Honda Prelude struck a 1998 Honda Accord. The Accord then traveled off the road, into a ditch a came to a rest on its top. One victim was taken to Memorial Hospital. The driver of the Prelude, Clayton W. Smith, 39, of Marysville, was cited for failure to yield at a stop sign. The Union County Sheriff’s Office could not be reached for more information by press time. (Journal-Tribune photo by Will Channell)
The Marysville Planning Commission saw an Uptown revitalization plan Monday night that aims to create a place that “reflects the best of who we were, who we are, and who we want to be.”
Marysville officer Jason Nichols has a lightsaber duel with a child assigned to him as part of Shop with a Cop Saturday morning in Wal-Mart. The annual event sees children paired with law enforcement officers to shop for friends and family. Police traveled from the Union County building on London Avenue with the children riding in police cars. Several agencies countywide participated in the event. (Journal-Tribune photo by Will Channell)
Residents could soon have to be a little more considerate when they park off-street.
A fatal crash halted traffic on U.S. 33 for more than 15 hours Wednesday into Thursday. According to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, one driver, Kimberly A. Mintier, of Marysville, was pronounced dead at the scene. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor. (Journal-Tribune photo by Will Channell) –––– Resulting hazmat spill closes highway for more than 15 hours, snarls traffic A fatal crash backed up both east and westbound lanes on U.S. 33 Wednesday into Thursday, according to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Collaboration defined recent collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations between the City of Marysville and the Fraternal Order of Police Ohio Labor Council, according to officials.
After months of talking with the community, Redwood Living is ready to move forward with an expansion of its subdivision on Milford Avenue.