Inmates at the Ohio Reformatory for Women view one of the paintings brought to the prison Wednesday as part of the Eyes of Freedom Memorial. The program is a traveling memorial, bringing several paintings around the country depicting members of Lima Company who died during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Former Lima Company member Mike Strahle said Wednesday’s event was the first time the memorial had been brought to a prison. An inmate had heard of the memorial and asked for it to come to ORW. (Journal-Tribune photo by Will Channell)
Author: Will Channell
After two years of operation, Hinkley’s on East Fifth Street closed its doors Monday.
A joint plan to develop projects at the crossroads of U.S. 33 and Route 161 gained a little more traction Monday evening.
A Marysville fire engine raises the American flag as the funeral procession for Marvin Gilbert passes on West Fifth Street Friday afternoon. Gilbert served 25 years as the chief of the Union County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). He served a total of 57 years as a member of the Civil Defense and EMA. Emergency vehicles lined the street leading into Oakdale Cemetery in honor of Gilbert, who died Tuesday at the age of 75. (Journal-Tribune photo by Will Channell)
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The funeral procession for Union County Sheriff’s Deputy Shawn Waller, who died of a heart attack last weekend, approaches Mitchell Cemetery near Chuckery Thursday afternoon. While Waller’s fellow deputies were paying their respects, police departments throughout the county helped cover the sheriff’s jurisdiction. (Journal-Tribune photo by Will Channell) –––– As fellow Union County deputies paid respects to Shawn Waller during his funeral and burial Thursday, other area agencies offered a helping hand.
The Union County Shrine Club is set to host its annual pancake breakfast Saturday from 7-11 a.m. at the Elks Lodge. Pancakes, sausage and beverages will be served. Carryout will be available. Proceeds from the events will help members with programs that will support disabled children and burn units at Shriner’s Hospital. Pictured above, from left, are Bill Bumgarner, Bill Frankie, Jin Hyun, Roger Mannasmith, President Dave Patterson, Don Howard, Bill Wening, Treasurer Dave Cook and Brian Wade. (Journal-Tribune photo by Will Channell)
On September 11, Americans stop to remember citizens who died on that tragic day in 2001.
Pictured above, the Fairbanks High School Marching Band performs in Milford Center’s Bicentennial Parade Saturday afternoon. Shown at below is the Union County Bicentennial Bell on display after the parade. The bell was cast when Ohio celebrated its 200th birthday, and was used Saturday as part of an events to celebrate Milford Center’s 200th birthday. Those attractions included local vendors selling their wares and live music. A large area was devoted to corn hole tournament, while barbecue was served throughout the day. Historically, the village was Union County’s original seat until 1822, when that honor was shifted to Marysville. The…
Work continues on a paving project at the parking lot shared by the Marysville High School Football Stadium and Early College High School. Shown above, workers from Staffco Construction of Dayton work this morning to bury drainage tiles under the parking lot. The work has resulted in school officials using the Marysville High School lot and Union County Fairgrounds for parking during high school football games. The more than $2 million project also includes work on the district bus garage and area surrounding it. Officials have said they hope to have a usable portion of the parking lot in place…
Shown above, a Marysville Police Officer takes photos at the scene of a crash off Delaware Avenue Monday morning which damaged a fire hydrant, uprooting it from the ground. According to Marysville Water Superintendent Scott Sheppeard, Marysville uses hydrants designed not to spew water when damaged. (Journal-Tribune photo by Will Channell) –––– Those driving on Delaware Avenue Monday morning may have seen an uprooted fire hydrant, lying a few feet from a hole in the ground.
Ohio Women’s Reformatory inmates Roxanne, left, and Jamie, right, prepare for class in the prison’s construction technology course last week. Construction technology, like other classes, offer hands-on experience and, in some cases, professional certification in the corresponding field. (Journal-Tribune photo by Will Channell) –––– Inmates taking vocational courses at local prison Editor’s note: At the request of Ohio Reformatory officials, only the first names of inmates were used in this story. ––– Erica, an inmate at the local Ohio Reformatory for Women, is making the best of her time in prison by going to school.i
Marysville Police responded to an injury crash on London Avenue that sent one woman to the hospital Wednesday at about 10:53 a.m. A green Honda driven by Carl Siegle, 64, of Marysville, was traveling east on West Ninth Street and entered the intersection of Ninth Street and London Avenue. Siegle struck a southbound silver Acura, driven by Maria Dematteo, 53, of Marysville, causing the Acura to flip over. Dematteo was transported to Memorial Hospital by Marysville Fire and EMS while Siegle reported no injuries. The crash is still under investigation. (Journal-Tribune photo by Will Channell)
HUTCHINSON –––– As the Marysville Finance Director leaves for a new job in a new county, she won’t just see the city as an opportunity she took on – she will see it as a home.
RILEY –––– Marysville’s Fire Chief may soon join the thousands of firefighters lending a hand to quell one of the several forest fires in the west.