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City unveils new plan for festivals in downtown 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

The Strawberry Festival, Rhythm & Rib Fest, and Old Fashioned 

Christmas will continue to take place in downtown London 

but with some new regulations, layout requirements, and parade 

route stipulations. 

The decision to keep the festivals downtown, rather than move 

them elsewhere, was based, in part, on the results of a survey the 

city administration conducted in late February and early March, 

asking residents and downtown business owners for feedback. 

For years, city officials have heard mixed opinions about the impact 

these events, all of which require road closures, have on traffic, 

accessibility to businesses, and safety. The city used the survey as 

a way to more formally gauge opinions. 

The city received 497 survey responses, 405 of which favored 

keeping the festivals downtown. These tallies included 21 responses 

from downtown business owners, 16 of whom favored keeping the 

festivals downtown. 

New logistics plan 

In addition to conducting the survey, city administrators met 

with council members and safety-service department representatives. 

They then put together a working plan for downtown festivals 

that covers regulations for street closures, vendor and structure 

placement, staging areas, event end-time expectations, and a parade 

route. The plan, along with the survey results, was shared at 

a town hall meeting on March 7. 

“We understand that these events create a unique energy in our 

city, but it is crucial to find the right balance,” said Eve Breedlove, 

city administration executive assistant. “That’s why we approached 

this plan with a multi-faceted lens, considering safety, accessibility, 

and the well-being of downtown businesses, resident needs, and the 

experience of visitors who travel specifically 

for these events.” 

She noted that the plan is a living document, 

meaning the city is open to making 

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adjustments based on ongoing feedback and 

collaboration. The plan is specifically for 

downtown festivals that require street closures. 

The plan calls for keeping event set-up 

for all such festivals to the same area: on 

Main Street between First and High streets 

and on Second Street between Oak and 

Union streets. The stage must sit at the 

High Street end of Main Street. 

The plan calls for all booths, food trucks, 

and other structures to be set up down the 

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The city of London has a new plan for downtown festivals that requires 

them to be contained in the following area: on Main Street 

between First and High streets and on Second Street between 

Oak and Union streets. All booths, food trucks, and other structures 

(shown here in red) must be set up down the middle of Main 

and Second streets, 15 feet away from the curb, 10 feet away from 

any intersection corner, and with front entry facing toward the 

buildings. 

middle of Main and Second streets, 15 feet away from the curb, 10 

feet away from any intersection corner, and with front entry facing 

toward the buildings. 

The intersection of Main and Second streets must be clear of any 

setup. Barricades at First and Main streets must not impede traffic 

flow on those streets. All vehicle traffic is prohibited in the festival 

area while the roads are closed, including event organizers and vendors. 

 

 

 

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The down-the-middle booth layout and 

the curb clearance are safety measures, said 

Mayor Pat Closser. In the case of a large 

building fire in the festival area, the fire 

and EMS department needs to be able to 

pull its ladder truck to one side of the street 

in order to extend the ladder at the correct 

angle to the other side of the street to fight 

the fire, he explained. 

Keeping booths in the middle of the 

street, rather than against the curbs on either 

side, keeps those booths out of the way 

should a building fall, added city council 

member Michael Norman, who has helped 

to spearhead the downtown festival discussion 

and solution-seeking. Breedlove said 

the clearance also ensures accessibility to 

ramps and sidewalks for people with mobility 

issues. 

“It is all pretty much about the safety,” 

Norman said about the festival layout 

plans. 

The plan calls for all elements of a festival 

to be cleared out by 11 p.m. on the last 

day of the festival to allow a clear path for 

the city street sweeper to come through. 

Another change the plan proposes is a 

new route for any parades associated with 

downtown festivals. They will no longer be 

permitted to travel through the festival 

grounds where the streets are closed. Instead, 

the proposed parade route would 

start from a designated staging area on 

Park Avenue, turn onto Main Street heading 

toward East Fourth Street, turn onto 

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Six local wrestlers compete at state tournament 

By Pat Donahue 

Staff Writer and Photographer 

Six wrestlers from Madison County competed 

in the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s 

(OHSAA) state wrestling 

tournament held March 8-10 at the Schottenstein 

Center in Columbus. This year was 

the 87th year for the boys’ state tourney and 

the second year for the girls’ state tourney. 

Jonathan Alder junior Anthony Kroninger 

made it to the podium, placing fourth 

in the Div. II 165-pound weight class. This 

marked Kroninger’s second trip to state. 

Last year, he was held to one win. This year, 

he started with a win, followed by a loss, 

then three more wins before falling short in 

his final match to junior Kalyon McKinney 

of Sandusky Perkins. Kroninger took three 

of his four wins by pinning his opponents. 

He qualified for state by placing second at 

district. He finished the season with a 

record of 48-9. 

Jonathan Alder senior Ava Ater is a fourtime 

state qualifier, having competed her 

first two years in the Ohio High School 

Wrestling Coaches Association girls’ state 

tournament and the past two years in the 

OHSAA girls’ state tournament. She placed 

fifth at state her sophomore and junior 

years. This year, she had a different outcome. 

Competing in the girls’ 120-pound 

weight class, she won just one match. She 

qualified for state by finishing fourth at regionals. 

She finished the season with a 

record of 33-13 and finished her career with 

110 wins. She holds the distinction of being 

the first female wrestler at Jonathan Alder 

to break the 100-win mark. She also is the second four-time state 

qualifier in school history; Alan Clifton was the first. 

In his first appearance at state, Jonathan Alder sophomore 

Ethan Kuhns won his first match with a pin. It would be his only 

victory of the weekend. He qualified for state in the Div. II 144- 

Jonathan Alder junior Anthony Kroninger wrestles his way to a 4- 

2 win over senior Cohen Bunting of New Concord John Glenn. 

Kroninger ended up finishing fourth in the Div. II 165-pound 

weight class. 

pound weight class by placing third at district. He finished the season 

with a 42-12 record. 

Jonathan Alder senior Dom Kroninger made his second appearance 

at the state tournament. Last year, he finished sixth. This 

year, he had a tougher go of it, going winless in the Div. II 285- 

pound weight class. He placed fourth at district to qualify for state 

and finished the season with a record of 44-12. 

Competing in the 105-pound weight class in the girls’ division, 

Madison-Plains freshman Mirage Haverfield started off with a win 

in her first trip to state. It would be her only victory in the tournament. 

She qualified for state by finishing third at the district level. 

She ended the season with a record of 30-13. 

London junior Chase Payne competed in the Div. II 215-pound 

weight class. He came away from the tournament with two losses 

and a final season record of 38-9. He earned his trip to state by placing 

third in the district tournament. 

Jonathan Alder senior Ava Ater battles her way to a pin over 

Chesapeake sophomore Laila Wentz in the girls’ 120-pound 

weight class. 

Jonathan Alder sophomore Ethan Kuhns pins Alliance sophomore 

Johnny Beltz in the Div. II 144-pound weight class. 

The ref raises the arm of Madison-Plains 

freshman Mirage Haverfield, signaling her 

victory in her first round matchup against 

senior Kellie Kennedy of North Olmstead 

in the girls’ 105-weight pound class. 

London junior Chase Payne competes against Andy Vanscoy, a 

senior from Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, in the Div. II 215-pound 

weight class. Payne came up short in the matchup. 

Jonathan Alder senior Dom Kroninger, competing in the Div. II 

285-pound class, peels off the grasp of senior Garrett Dillon-Rine 

of New Philadelphia in his first round at the state tournament.

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Madison-Plains presents ‘High School Musical’ 


ing, band... I have to brag on that a little bit. 


Even with everything else they have going 

Disney’s “High School Musical” is about 

on, they still give the musical everything 

two people finding love and finding their 

they’ve got,” she said. 

best friends in the craziness that high 

Manns hopes this fresh and engaged interest 

will help Madison-Plains’ theater pro- 

school brings to life. It’s this storyline and 

the lessons that come with it that made 

gram to grow in years to come. She also 

Katie Manns, Madison-Plains High School 

hopes to continue forging bonds with other 

musical director, choose the show for the 

area theater programs to further spread the 

school’s spring stage production. Performance 

dates are March 22-24. 

joy and support for the performing arts. 

“We have made amazing contacts with 

“The show’s bigger meaning is about 

the theater departments at other schools. 

fighting for what is right, even if you are 

We find out what they are doing and go see 

alone or going against the status quo, and it 

their shows when we can,” Manns explained. 

“The students get to make life-long 

shows the importance of accepting people 

for who they are. I think a lot of people will 

friends in the arts community that way.” 

be able to relate to it,” Manns said. 

Manns said she is appreciative of the 

With a cast of 20, “High School Musical” 

support she has received from the community 

in preparing for this year’s production, 

is the biggest show Madison-Plains has ever 

done, Manns said, noting that well over half 

from individuals who helped to build the set 

of the student performers are new to the 

to the musicians playing in the live band. 

stage. For the first time, middle-schoolers 

She also gave shout-outs to: Pamela Price, 

are part of the production, too. 

assistant director; Carol Tewalt, pianist; 

“It’s kind of cool because they are coming 

senior Emily LeGault, student director; and 

Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil 

in with fresh eyes,” Manns said about the 

senior Bobby Wood, technical director. 

newcomers. “They didn’t know what to expect, 

so I have had the pleasure of watching 

On a special note, Manns is dedicating Among the cast members in Madison-Plains’ upcoming production of “High School Musical” 

are: (front row, from left) David Neely, Jayden Ruedy, Addi Phillips (in the white 

this year’s musical to Joanie Boyle, a mentor, 

teacher, coach, and friend who taught dress), Laura Furbee, Alysa Geyer; (back row) Matthew Neely, Leland Snyder, Svetlana 

them fall in love with theater.” 

She noted that every member of this 

at Madison-Plains and lost her battle to cancer 

last year. 

Daniels, Kylie Hartless, Briseis Reategui, Sarah Scheiderer, and Brianna Thompson. 

year’s cast is involved in at least one other 

extracurricular activity in addition to the 

“Joanie always supported the arts, along 

of “High School Musical’ are 7 p.m. on Tickets” and search for Madison-Plains 

musical. 

with many other student activities, and her 

March 22-23 and 2:30 p.m. on March 24. High School) or at the door. Manns encourages 

anyone who plans to attend to pur- 

“Sports, 4-H, dance, Quick Recall, bowl- 

legacy will continue to live on,” Manns said. 

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at 

Show times Madison’ Plains production 

www.hometownticketing.com (click on “Buy chase tickets online and early. 

Mt. Sterling continues prep for new water tower 



Preparations continue to move forward 

for replacement of Mount Sterling’s water 

tower. On March 11, village council gave 

Mayor Andy Drake the green light to put 

the village’s name in the hopper for an EPA 

loan should the project cost come in higher 

than the funds the village already has set 

aside. 

“We’ve made no secret of the fact this 

project is going to take a long time, and from 

beginning to end, probably the cost is going 

to change. We need to be able to cover any 

difference. (An EPA loan) may not be ultimately 

used, but we should have it available 

if we have to have it,” Drake said. 

The cost estimate for the project, made 

in the spring of 2022, is $1.37 million. The 

village has set aside 

$1.62 million for the 

project in the form 

of state and federal 

grants. The village 

hopes to cover the 

cost entirely with 

no-cost grants but 

wants backup options 

in place. An 

EPA loan is one possible 

option for covering 

any additional 

costs. The application for consideration for 

an EPA loan is due this month. After that, 

the next opportunity to apply is next year. 

Approval is not guaranteed. 

The estimated start date for construction 

of the water tower is this September. Completion 

is estimated for late next year. 

Council business 

During the business portion of the March 

11 meeting, council approved the following: 

• expansion of the tree and beautification 

committee to eight members and appointment 

of Kathi Carson to the 

committee; 

• the village’s membership with the Mid 

Ohio Regional Planning Commission; and 

• an agreement with IGS for technical 

services to reduce utility costs in village facilities. 

Additional reports 

While all of the village’s fire hydrants are 

functional, some are leaking. Crews are 

going to repair or rebuild 17 hydrants. 

The village is hosting three movie nights 

at Mason Park this summer. The first one 

is set for the last Saturday in June. The 

parks and recreation committee will choose 

the movies at their next meeting set for 6 

p.m. April 22 at town hall. 

This year’s community clean-up days are 

May 3-5. The village is once again collaborating 

with Mount Sterling Nazarene. The 

event offers opportunities for residents to 

get help with clean-up projects and for volunteers 

to do the work. 

The tree and beautification committee is 

hosting two Arbor Day events. The first is 

slated for 10 a.m. April 19 at Mason Park. 

Third-graders from Madison-Plains Local 

Schools will help to mulch newly planted 

trees and learn about the importance of 

trees. The public is invited to attend. The 

second event is set for 10 a.m. to noon on the 

town hall lawn. The committee will give 

away tree saplings and shrubs. The public 

will have 10 varieties from which to choose. 

There is a limit of five items per person.


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Archaeology Society 

The Darby Creek chapter of the Archaeological Society 

of Ohio will meet March 20 at the Madison County 

Historical Society Museum, 260 E. High St., London. 

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. 

Members and guests enjoy discussions about artifacts 

of North America’s early Native Americans and metal 

detecting finds related to Ohio pioneers. The public is 

welcome and encouraged to bring artifacts (arrowheads, 

stone or bone tools, and metal detecting finds) to show. 

Easter Basket Outreach 

H.E.L.P. House, 122 E. Center St., London, will hold 

their annual Little Lambs Easter Basket Outreach from 

9 to 11 a.m. March 23. This event provides customers 

an opportunity to select items for their childrens’ Easter 

baskets. 

H.E.L.P. House is accepting donations of items such 

as individually wrapped candies (chocolate and nonchocolate 

varieties), Peeps and other marshmallow candies, 

individual packages of jelly beans, special chocolates 

such as chocolate bunnies and crosses, small toys, and 

monetary donations. Drop-off times are: Monday, 8 a.m.- 

6 p.m.; Tuesday, 8 a.m.-noon; and Wednesday, 9 a.m.- 

noon. The deadline for donations is March 20. 

For anyone interested in signing up for the event, 

pre-registration is open until March 20. This event is 

only for customers with children ages infant to 18 years 

old. Customers who are not pre-registered must arrive 

at 11 a.m. on March 23. For details, call (740) 852-1980. 

Bunny Hop Shop Hop 

London Ohio’s 1811 Downtown District is hosting a 

Bunny Hop Shop Hop on March 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. 

along Main Street. Food trucks, raffles, and a visit from 

the Easter Bunny are Planned. 

Dodgeball Tournament 

The Mount Sterling Community Center, 164 E. Main 

St., is hosting a dodgeball tournament at 2 p.m. April 

13. The cost to enter is $100 per team (six-man teams 

with up to seven members present). Each team member 

receives a t-shirt. Divisions include elementary, middle 

school, high school, Special Olympics, and adult. For details 

or to register, call (740) 869-2453. 

Easter Egg Hunts 

• The London Kiwanis Easter egg hunt will take 

place at 10 a.m. sharp March 23 at Cowling Park in 

London. It is open to children ages 12 and younger and 

will take place rain or shine. Basketballs and footballs 

will be up for grabs, thanks to the Mount Sterling Community 

Center. 

• The Egg-Streme Community Easter Jam & Egg 

Hunt will take place at 10:30 a.m. March 23 at the 

Mount Sterling Community Center, 164 E. Main St. 

Egg hunt age categories are: 1-3 years old, 4-5 years old, 

6-7 years old, 8-10 years old, and 11-18 years old. Register 

for the egg hunt by visiting msnazarene.org/easter. 

Coffee, juice, and doughnuts will be served. Photos with 

the Easter Bunny and prizes are planned. 

• The village of West Jefferson is hosting an Easter 

egg hunt and other festivities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

March 30 at Converse Park, 799 Converse Ave. The egg 

hunt starts at 11 a.m. Age categories are: 0-5 years old, 

6-9 years old, and 10 and older. A total of 12,000 eggs 

filled with candy or prizes will be hidden. Anyone who 

would like to help hide the eggs is asked to show up at 

the park at 8 a.m. that day. Also planned are free food, 

inflatables, and pictures with the Easter bunny. 

• Plain City’s Easter egg hunt is set for 12 p.m. 

March 23 at Pastime Park. The Easter bunny will be on 

site for photo ops. The rain date is March 30. 

• The Forgotten Ones Motorcycle Club and its London 

chapter, the Founding Fathers, are hosting an 

Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. March 30 at the Merri- 

Mac Park ball fields, 250 Toland St., London. Age 

groups are: 0-4 years old, 5-9 years old, and 10 and 

older. Participants will hunt for plastic eggs filled with 

candy. Prizes include bicycles and Easter baskets filled 

with goodies. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be served. 

The Easter Bunny will be on site. Parents and children 

are invited to check out the motorcycles on display and 

talk to the owners. The festivities will go on until 2 p.m. 

• The Starr Signature Memorial egg hunt will take 

place at 11 a.m. March 30 at Mason Park in Mount Sterling. 

Developmental Disabilities Board 

The Madison County Board of Developmental Disabilities 

will meet at 4 p.m. March 21 at the administrative 

office, 500 Elm St., London. Should the meeting 

need to be canceled and rescheduled, it will take place 

the following Thursday. 

Recycled Art Show 

“Everything Old is New Again” is the title of the 9th 

Annual Community Art Show to be held April 4-May 19 

at the London Arts Center, 121 E. First St. 

The London Visual Arts Guild invites the public to 

submit entries for this show. The guild is accepting 

drawings, paintings, photographs, mixed media, and 

hand-crafted submissions. Entries should incorporate 

recycled materials. Prizes will be awarded in youth 

(ages 6-16) and adult categories. 

Applications are available at London Public Library, 

Yesterday’s Ewes, Relevant Co., The Paper Boutique, 

and the London Arts Center. Entries can be dropped off 

at the center between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 23 and 

March 27. Winners will be announced at an opening reception 

set for 2-4 p.m. April 6 at the arts center. 

For more information about the contest, visit londonvisualartsguild.org 

or call Sandy Fox at (937) 207-7400. 

Jeffersonian Senior Center 

The Jeffersonian Senior Citizen Center, 174 E. Main 

St., West Jefferson, usually meets from noon to 2 p.m. 

the first and third Tuesdays of each month for potlucks 

and events. This month is an exception; the center will 

meet on March 26 only for a meeting white elephant 

bingo. The center will return to its usual schedule next 

month. Anyone 50 and older is welcome to stop in to learn 

more. The cost to become a member is $10 per year. 

Alzheimer’s Family Support 

The Alzheimer’s Family Support Group meets at 6 

p.m. the first Thursday of each month at St. John’s 

Lutheran Church, 380 Keny Blvd., London. For more 

information, call Pat Baynes at (937) 269-3605. Everyone 

is welcome. 

Madison County Senior Center 

The Madison County Senior Citizens Center is located 

at 280 W. High St., London. For details, call (740) 

852-3001. 

March 18—8:30 a.m., indoor walking and exercise 

class; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 9:30 a.m., crocheting, 

knitting and needle crafts; 10:30 a.m., sitting exercise and strengthening; 

1 p.m., euchre 

March 19—9 a.m., quilting class, 10 a.m., bowling; 4-7 p.m., billiards, 

hand and foot cards, workout room open 

March 20—8:30 a.m., indoor walking and exercise class; 9 a.m., 

chair volleyball; 12 p.m., bridge 

March 21—9 a.m., chair volleyball 

March 22—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise class; 9 a.m., painting 

class; 1 p.m., free movie for members. 

 

 

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East Fourth Street heading toward North 

Walnut Street, turn onto North Walnut 

Street heading toward Park Avenue, and 

end on Park Avenue where it started. 

Questions and comments from council 

After hearing the plan, council member 

Greg Eades noted the proposed festival 

grounds no longer extend past First Street 

to the railroad tracks, making the festival 

area smaller. He asked if everything would 

still fit. Breedlove said she believed the area 

would still accommodate the festivals’ 

needs, allowing for up to 62 10x10 vendor 

tents. 

Norman asked if street closures for the 

festivals have been conducted properly in 

the past. Closser said there have been con- 

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cerns that event organizers have not been 

contacting the Ohio Department of Transportation 

(ODOT) which must be notified 

when state routes are involved. 

“We need to meet with organizers earlier 

to make sure all these steps are being taken, 

so we have correct closures, especially for 

ODOT. It’s another piece to the whole plan,” 

Closser said. 

Council President Joshua Peters asked if 

the plan applied to other events, not just the 

Strawberry Festival, Rhythm & Rib Fest, 

and Old Fashioned Christmas. Norman said 

the plan is the set-up for any downtown 

event that requires road closures. 

“We’re setting these up exactly the same 

every time. The (emergency) response time 

is going to be quicker. (First responders) are 

not going to be guessing where everything 

is,” Norman said. 

Council member Brent McDaniels 

stated, “I like keeping (the festivals) downtown 

and making it more safe, even if we 

have to change the parade route and it 

makes it more compliant and more courteous 

to the business owners.” 

Questions/comments from the public 

Kevin and Holly Stockham, organizers of 

the London Strawberry Festival, were 

among the people who attended the town 

hall meeting. One of their concerns is the 

new proposed parade route. 

“Of the three main events (that take 

place downtown), we’re the only ones that 

have a parade. I’m not sure why anybody 

would want to be in the parade if it doesn’t 

FUNK 

Vicki Lynn (Ackley) Funk, 67, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, died on 

March 5, 2024, in The Ohio State East Hospital, Columbus. Born 

on Aug. 2, 1956, in Columbus, she was a daughter of William “Bill” 

Ackley and Estella Marie (Engle) Ackley. 

Professionally, Vicki had worked for several restaurants in London. 

She loved knitting and crocheting and 

would always make various pieces for 

103 North Main Street 

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friends, family, and caregivers. Vicki was a 

huge football fan, especially supporting the 

OSU Buckeyes and Dallas Cowboys. She 

also cherished any classic black and white 

movie that she could find! 

Vicki leaves behind: two children, 

Joshua Landis (fiancée Savannah Poling) 

and Tiffany Landis; stepson, Rudy Funk Jr.; 

grandchildren, Emmaline Maynard, Paislee 

Maynard, Delilah Maynard; step-grandchildren, 

Annabelle Landis, Waylon Adams, 

Autumn Adams, Payton Poling; sister, Lana 

Ackley; and nephews, Jeremiah (Lacey) 

Webb, William Webb, and Donnie Webb. 

She was preceded in death by: her parents; 

first husband, Ronald Scott Landis; 

second husband, Rudy Funk; and grandson, 

Jessy Maynard Jr. 

Visitation was set for 1-4 p.m. March 16 

in Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, 

London. Memorials in Vicki’s name 

may be sent to the funeral home for the 

benevolence of the family. Memorials also 

may be submitted online through the “Donations” 

tab at the top of the obituary page 

go through the festival. It doesn’t make 

sense to me,” Kevin said. 

Holly added, “Every event in Ohio that I 

know of runs their parade right down the 

middle of their festival. So, you’re saying the 

city of London is better than every other city 

in the state of Ohio and surrounding states 

at safety because now we’re going to run it 

around?” 

Closser responded, “We’re not saying 

that London is better than anybody or that 

London is safer than anybody. What we’re 

saying is we listened to our police chief, we 

listened to our fire and EMS chief, and this 

is what they’re telling us.” 

Holly also said the new parade route 

presents a problem for the approximately 

150 queens from other festivals who take 

part in the Strawberry Festival parade and, 

afterwards, introduce themselves and promote 

their festivals on stage. They would 

have to get from the Park Avenue parade 

end-point back to the stage, instead of the 

more direct plan the festival has used in the 

past, she said. 

Norman agreed that the situation for the 

visiting royalty needs some thought. He and 

Closser stated that the city wants to work 

with festival organizers to find solutions 

where possible. 

Faye Ross, owner of Sammi Faye’s in 

downtown London, encourages all parties 

involved to work together to find solutions 

to any concerns because she sees the festivals 

as a way to bring people to the downtown 

area and shine a spotlight on the 

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businesses there. 

“We are in such a crucial point of growth 

right now (in downtown London), that any 

festival is free marketing. It is free exposure. 

It is people coming downtown and saying, 

‘Oh, wow, this is here now?’ We need to 

keep that momentum going or that will not 

continue in downtown London,” she said, 

adding that sales for her business increase 

significantly during festivals. 

Several other people who attended the 

town hall meeting spoke up with comments, 

questions, and concerns. 

One person commented about the parade 

route being shorter and, therefore, allowing 

for less room for spectators. One attendee 

stated there’s a need for better barriers for 

the street closures, that people have moved 

them in the past to get around them with 

their vehicles. Another attendee asked 

about vendor set-up times. A question was 

brought up about the Cobra car show that 

takes place during the London Strawberry 

Festival and closes off part of Main Street 

north of High Street. 

Closser said the city is working on securing 

better road barriers, will look into vendor 

set-up times, and will work with the 

Cobra show to make things work. 

At the conclusion of the town hall meeting, 

Closser said the city appreciates all of 

the questions, comments, concerns, and 

ideas and is already addressing some of 

them and taking the others into consideration. 

He welcomes additional input as the 

city continues to work on its festival plan. 

on the funeral home’s website. Condolences for the family may be 

shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

ZWOLL 

Edna M. Zwoll, 92, of Cambridge, formerly of Westerville, died 

peacefully in the arms of her daughter, March 5, 2024, at home. 

Born on Oct. 6, 1931, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, she was a daughter 

of Kyle Jarvis and Alice (Wharton) Jarvis. 

Edna had worked as an accountant for the State of Ohio for 51 

years before retiring in 2005. She was a member of Leave A Mark 

Church in Columbus where she accepted Christ as her Savior. Edna 

also belonged to the Westerville Senior Center before relocating to 

Cambridge. She always enjoyed looking out in the yard and watching 

whatever birds she could find. Additionally, Edna enjoyed gardens 

and flowers. The more color the better! 

She is survived by: four children, Debra (John) Eastman, Sonia 

(Terry) Chadwick, Wanda Ratcliffe, and Gilbert (Diane) Zwoll Jr.; 

grandchildren, Jennifer Hunt, Jeremy Hunt, Elijah Vaughn (Katelyn) 

Oren, and Jordyn Eastman; great-grandchildren, Avery, Bella, 

Elissa, Kinsey, Lydia, Austin; and several nieces and nephews, including 

Lori Jarvis, Cassandra Jarvis, Mark Jarvis, Kyle Jarvis III, 

Keith Jarvis, and Jason Hunt. 

Edna was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Gilbert 

Zwoll Sr.; sister, Roberta Hunt; and brothers, Russell Jarvis, Robert 

Jarvis, Richard Jarvis, and Kyle Jarvis Jr. 

Visitation and a funeral service were held on March 10 at Eberle- 

Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London, with Pastor Gaye 

Gossard officiating. 

Memorials in Edna’s name may be sent to the funeral home for 

the benevolence of the family. Memorials also may be submitted online 

through the “Donations” tab at the top of the obituary page on 

the funeral home’s website. Condolences for the family may be 

shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.


Celebrate the Easter holiday at these area houses of worship: 

LIFE IN CHRIST FELLOWSHIP 

500 SR 142 NE, West Jefferson, OH 

614-879-5423 • Pastor Bill Steinbrecher 

Palm Sunday..................Cantana..............................10:30 am 

LILLY CHAPEL 

METHODIST CHURCH 

8530 Lilly Chapel-Georgesville, OH 

614-879-8007 • Pastor Jon Osmundson 

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 

WEST JEFFERSON 

686 West Jefferson-Kiousville Rd. SE 

West Jefferson, OH 43162 

FAITH ASSEMBLY 

WORSHIP CENTER 

2600 U.S. Rt. 40, London, OH 

740-852-4131 

Pastor Jordan Smith 

Easter Sunday............................................................10:30 am 

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Christ is Risen! 

Good Friday Service............................................7:30 pm 

Easter Sunrise Service w/Breakfast to follow.......7:00 am 

Easter Service.....................................................10:00 am 

614-879-7213 • Pastor Darrel Schick 

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Worship..............................................................10:45 am 

Sunrise Service.....................................................7:30 am 

Followed by Breakfast 

Worship.............................................................10:30 am 

ST. PAUL AFRICAN 

METHODIST EPISCOPAL 

CHURCH OF LONDON 

11 W. Center St., London, OH 

740-852-3044 

Rev. Melvyn D. Huguely 

Sandie Cunningham, Assoc. Pastor 

Sunday School.......................................................9:30 am 

Sunday Sunrise Service..........................................6:30 am 

HARVEST CHURCH 

330 West Jefferson Kiousville Rd. 


614-879-7075 

Pastor Faron Tabor Sr. 

Sunday Worship.................................................10:00 am 

Sunday School....................................................10:00 am 

TRINITY EPISCOPAL 

CHURCH 

10 E. Fourth St., London, OH 

Father George Glazier 

Good Friday..........................................................6:30 pm 

Easter Service.......................................................10:00 am 

NEWPORT CCCU 

6800 State Route 38 SE, London, OH 

740-852-3978 

Pastor William A. Benner 

Easter Sunrise Service...........................................6:30 am 

Easter Worship...................................................10:30 am 

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 

1525 Old Xenia Rd SE, London, OH 

740-852-0105 

Rev. Thomas Gardner 

Breakfast...........................................................9:15-10:00 am 

Easter Egg Hunt..............................................10:00-10:20 am 

Worship....................................................................10:30 am 

RIVER OF LIFE 

WORSHIP CENTER 

5543 Big Plain-Circleville Rd., London, OH 

740-604-0432 

Pastor Gaye Gossard 

Sunday School.....................................................10:00 am 

Worship..............................................................11:00 am 

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC 

CHURCH 

61 S. Union St., London, OH 

740-852-0942 

Fr. Anthony A. Dinovo, Jr. 

Reconciliation is available Monday of Holy Week, 

4pm-5:30pm & 7pm-8pm 

Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7pm with incense 

Good Friday: Passion Liturgy at 3pm 

Stations of the Cross, 7pm 

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil Liturgy at 9pm with incense 

Easter Sunday Masses: 7:30am & 10:30am 

COMMUNITY 

FREEWILL BAPTIST 

CHURCH 

130 Plain City-Georgesville Rd. 

West Jefferson, OH 

Rev. Jerry Newman 

Adult Sunday School...........................................10:00 am 

Worship..............................................................10:45 am 

Wednesday Prayers & Bible Study.......................7:00 pm 

WEST JEFFERSON 

CHURCH OF CHRIST 

6101 US Route 40 


614-879-8130 

Sunday Services..................................................10:15 am 

LONDON CHURCH OF 

CHRIST IN CHRISTIAN 

UNION 

180 W. Center St., London, OH 

740-852-0471 • Rev. Lee Stanley 

Easter Worship.........................................................10:30 am 

LONDON BAPTIST CHURCH 

(SBC) 

1440 St. Rt. 665 SE, London, OH 

740-852-2521 

Sunrise Service.....................................................7:00 am 

Follow by Followship Breakfast 

Bible Study...........................................................9:30 am 

Easter Message....................................................10:29 am 

The Sunday that Changed Everything 

MT. STERLING FIRST CHURCH 

OF THE NAZARENE 

226 N. Market St., Mt. Sterling, OH 

740-869-3127 

Pastor Phil Starr 

Sunday Worship Service.....................9:00 am & 10:30 am 

Good Friday Service...............................................7:00 pm 

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST 


52 N. Main St., London, OH • 740-852-0462 

Maundy Thursday - 6am-4pm 

Self Serve Communion 

Good Friday Service............................................7:00 pm 

Easter Sunrise Service..........................................7:00 am 

Easter Sunday Breakfast......................................8:00 am 

Easter Worship Celebration..............................10:00 am 

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 


211 Garfield Ave., London, OH 

740-852-1215 

Rev. Désirée M. Youngblood 

Maundy Thursday Service..........................................4:30 pm 

Good Friday Service...................................................7:30 pm 

Easter Sunday Service...............................................10:00 am 

CROSSROADS 

COMMUNITY CHURCH 

2262 St. Rt. 56 SW, London, OH 

740-852-7800 

Pastor Thad Gifford 

Sunday, March 31st, Coffee & Donuts.....10:15-10:40 am 

Easter Service......................................................10:45 am 

SOUTH SOLON 

UNITED METHODIST 

CHURCH 

12790 N. High St, South Solon, OH 43153 

740-815-4312 

Richard Owen, Pastor 

Sunday Worship....................................................9:30 am



Rotary’s Joe Yoder Award goes to Mike Vallery 

Every year, the London Rotary Club presents 

the Joe Yoder Agricultural Award to 

someone who has made a significant contribution 

to agriculture in Madison County. This 

year’s award went to Mike Vallery whose roots 

in agriculture run deep. 

The presentation took place on March 7 at 

the Madison County Senior Center during the 

club’s annual Rural Urban Day Breakfast, an 

event recognizing the partnership between 

agriculture and business. 

Vallery was touched to be named as this 

year’s honoree. 

“I have watched this award be presented to 

farmers several times over the years and never 

really saw myself in this position. I am thankful 

to be included in a great bunch of individuals,” 

he said 

Vallery said he knew from a young age 

what he wanted to do in life. 

“Growing up in the southern part of the 

county, all I ever wanted to do was farm. I told 

my third-grade teacher that I could quit school 

now because I knew everything I needed to 

know to be a farmer. Of course, she reminded 

me of that right up to the day I graduated high 

school,” he said. 

Vallery is a graduate of Madison-Plains 

High School where he was active in vocational 

agriculture and FFA. He started swine and 

crop projects his freshman year in high school 

and later graduated from Clark Tech with an 

associate’s degree in agriculture. While in college, 

he also sold feed. After college, he and his 

father continued farming and picked up a seed 

dealership with Madison Seed Co. 

Vallery married Laura Ferguson in 1993. 

Together, they have three sons—John, Jacob, 

and Jarrett—who farm with them. In 2001, 

Vallery started running his uncle’s insurance 

agency, helping to protect farmers’ property 

and crops. 

“With the help of his family, Mike has also 

installed several acres of conservation reserve 

program waterways on their farms in Madison 

and Greene counties,” said Rotary member 

Matt Doherty during the award presentation. 

Vallery served on the Madison Soil & Water 

Conservation District board from 2013 to 2015 

and currently serves on the Ohio Corn and 

Wheat Growers Association board. 

He is a lifelong member of the Farm Bureau. 

He became active in the 1990s, helping 

to boost membership. He served as the organization’s 

president from 2007 to 2010 and currently 

serves as membership chairman. 

In addition to farming, Vallery is a member 

of the Masonic Lodge in Sedalia and is a lifelong 

member of Midway Presbyterian Church 

where he has served as treasurer since 2000. 

In accepting the award, Vallery thanked his 

wife, sons, parents, and the people who help 

him to run his business for their support. 

The Joe Yoder Agricultural Award is named 

after the late Joe Yoder who was a lifelong 

farmer and a county commissioner for many 

Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick 

London Rotary Club member Matt Doherty (left) and club President Kris Blind 

(right) congratulate Mike Vallery (second from left) on being named the recipient 

of this year’s Joe Yoder Agricultural Award. Mike is accompanied by 

his wife, Laura. 

years. Yoder was a strong advocate for 

the well-being of farmers and often 

spoke up on their behalf. Yoder also 

was a London Rotary Club member 

and believed in the club’s ideal of “service 

above self.” The award was established 

in 2008. 

Previous award winners include: 

2008—Randy Miller 

2009—Phil Eades 

2010—Bob Sommers 

2011—Mike Adkins 

2012—Autie Howard 

2013—Pete Yoder 

2014—Robert Higgins 

2015—Roger and Jane Snyder 

2016—Johnny and Virginia Davison 

2017—Mike and Pam Boerger 

2018—Bill Young 

2019—Dennis Wilt 

2022—Dana Snyder 

2023—David Peart 

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Extension Office shares on-farm research results 

By Amanda Douridas 

Madison County Ag and Natural Resources Extension Educator 

One of the parts I love most about my job is working 

with farmers to answer questions they have about their 

farms. On-farm research enables us to define whether 

a product or practice enhanced yield or provided an economic 

advantage for the farm. Last year was a busy 

year with a variety of trials across the county. 

Each of the trials summarized below is also available 

in greater detail in the 2023 eFields Report. Pages are 

noted in parentheses next to the project title. eFields is 

available online at go.osu.edu/eFields or in the Madison 

County Extension Office at 217 Elm St., London. 

Beauveria Bassiana (pp. 48-49) 

Objective: Determine if seed treated with Beauveria 

Bassiana reduces ear mold in corn. 

Design: This project used a split planter layout. Half 

of the planter was loaded with treated seed and half was 

untreated. The treatments were replicated four times 

but were not randomized. We utilized the seed treatment 

product SPE 120 from JABB of the Carolinas. 

Observations: There was minimal insect and weed 

pressure in this field. Timely rains resulted in high 

yields. The corn was scouted for leaf disease at R5 and 

no difference between treated or untreated was seen. 

Results: The vomitoxin DON was present at harvest 

and ranges from 8.2 to 15.7 ppm. There was no statistical 

difference between treated and check in DON 

grain levels. ZEA was also present but has no FDA action 

level associated with it. Literature does indicate 

levels at 0.5 ppm can cause reproductive issues in gilts 

(female swine not yet bred). The Bb treated plots were 

statistically significant at keeping the ZEA levels 

below 0.5 ppm. Yield was statistically different with 

the untreated yielding higher than treated with 2 

bu/ac difference. 

Plantskydd Deer Deterrent (pp. 132-133) 

Objective: Determine if Plantskydd deters deer from 

feeding on double crop soybeans. 

Design: This study used a randomized complete 

block design. Three replications with two treatments 

each were laid out randomly. Treatment width was 

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of product per acre and applied at 15 gallons per acre 

with 64 ounces of AMS per acre. Two applications were 

made on 8/11 (V3) and 8/28 (R1). Three exclusion cages 

were setup across each treatment to gauge deer feeding. 

Plantskydd is a wettable powder product designed 

to stimulate a fear-based response in animals to deter 

them from feeding on plants. It is made of dried 

porcine or bovine blood. 

Observations: The product is difficult to dissolve in 

water. We utilized an empty bulk tank rigged with an 

agitator to mix the product before feeding into the 

sprayer. The yields increased across the field as the 

treatments got further away from deer habitat. Deer 

feeding began as soon as soybeans emerged and before 

there was enough plant material to warrant an application. 

Height differences were seen between the soybeans 

inside the exclusion cages and those outside. 

Results: Plantskydd applications did not result in a 

significant yield difference. From the observations, a 

conclusion can be drawn that deer feeding decreased 

soybean yield and Plantskydd was not able to deter 

deer enough to prevent yield loss. 

Soil Moisture at Planting 

This study was funded by the SARE North Central 

Region Farmer Partnership Grant. 

Objective: Quantify the differences in soil moisture 

and temperature between fields under conventional 

tillage, no-till, and cover crop management using soil 

sensors. METER TEROS 11 sensors with ZL6 data 

loggers were used to monitor soil moisture and temperature 

recording once every hour. 

Study Design: Sensors were placed in neighboring 

fields under conventional tillage (tilled), no-till (NT), 

no-till with a cover crop (NT-CC) killed prior to seeding, 

and NT-CC killed after seeding. 

There were three paired sites with each treatment: 

one in Champaign County, one in Fayette County, and 

one in Madison County. Sensors were placed in the 

same soil types in different fields with two sensors per 

treatment. 

Observations: We were unable to secure enough 

data points to compare the cover crop being killed prior 

to or after planting so NT-CC is all one treatment. This 

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One of the OSU Extension’s on-farm research projects studied 

whether a certain product helped to deter deer from feeding 

on soybean crops. Exclusion cages enabled a visual guide to 

how much deer feeding occurred during the growing season. 

report summarizes data from 2022 and 2023. 

Results: When comparing NT-CC to tilled and NT, no difference 

was seen in temperature through planting. After planting, 

tilled ground ran two to four degrees higher from mid-April to 

June until the crop canopied. The tilled ground was about one 

degree higher than NT-CC and NT through the rest of the season. 

Soil moisture at three inches varied between the three treatments, 

with NT peaking as the wettest in March and NT-CC 

surpassing it in May. Tilled and NT-CC ran very closely together 

from January to March, and then in April NT-CC started to have 

a higher moisture content. On average, during the summer 

months, NT-CC and NT retained more moisture than tilled, but 

there were some deviations, possibly due to weather differences 

across the sites. More detailed graphs by location can be viewed 

at: go.osu.edu/saresoiltemp. 

I would like to thank the farmers who collaborated with me 

in 2023 and am looking forward to learning more in 2024. If you 

are interested in conducting on-farm research this season, please 

email me at Douridas.9@osu.edu. 

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The Madison County OSU Extension Office wants to give youths 

a leg up when it comes to exploring options for agriculture-related 

careers. 

To that end, they are hosting an Agriculture Careers Exploration 

Day on July 24 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, 

home to the Farm Science Review. The event is free and open to 

teens ages 14 to 19, regardless of where they are from. 

The day will include breakout sessions covering career options 

in environmental science, agriculture engineering, crop science, and 

animal science. Hands-on demonstrations and other learning opportunities 

are part of the agenda. 

The day also will include a career and college fair where participants 

can talk one-on-one with industry leaders and representatives 

from universities and technical schools. 

cialize in. We both ended up in different places than 

“They will get to see options for what they can do what we anticipated,” Dillion said. 

right out of high school, with a technical or associate’s “So, we decided to create an event to give kids a look 

degree, with a bachelor’s degree, and with a master’s at possible careers earlier in their decision-making 

degree or higher,” said Laura Dillion, Madison County process. A lot of kids think they can only be a veterinarian 

or need to have 5,000 acres to farm. We want to 

Extension educator/4-H youth development. 

Dillion and Amanda Douridas, Madison County Extension 

agriculture and natural resources educator, are culture.” 

show them that there are lots of other options in agri- 

responsible for creating the Ag Careers Exploration Registration for the Ag Careers Exploration Day 

Day, a new event. 

likely will open in early May. Call the Madison County 

“We both have agriculture degrees, but when we OSU Extension Office at (740) 852-0975 for more information. 

went to college, we weren’t sure what we wanted to spe- 

Farm Bureau offers scholarship 

Madison County Farm Bureau is offering 

scholarship awards to Madison 

County Farm Bureau members’ children, 

with preference given to applicants majoring 

in agriculture. The scholarship is for 

the purpose of continuing higher education 

at a two- or four-year college/university 

or technical school. The deadline to 

apply is March 28, 2024. 

Applications will be accepted from students 

meeting the following qualifications: 

1. Must be a Madison County resident; 

2. Must be enrolled as a full-time student 

in a four-year college/university program or in a two-year technical 

program for the fall quarter/semester of 2024; and 

3. Parents/guardian or applicant must be a Madison County 

Farm Bureau member. 

The award must be used towards the student’s tuition and fees 

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school. The dollar amount will 

be at the scholarship committee’s 

discretion, not to exceed 

the budgeted amount. 

The criteria to be considered 

includes academics, community 

activities, grade transcripts, and 

three letters of reference. Selection 

of the final applicants will 

be made by the scholarship committee 

and approved by the 

Madison County Farm Bureau 

Board of Trustees. 

To apply for the scholarship, 

visit Madison.ofbf.org and click on the “2024 

Madison County Scholarship available” article 

to access the application. 

For details, contact the Madison County 

Farm Bureau office at 800-451-8908 or 

madison@ofbf.org. Business hours are Monday-Thursday, 

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

March 26: Women 

in Ag breakfast at 

Red Brick Tavern 

Ohio State University’s College of Food, 

Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences 

is hosting its monthly Women in Ag meetup 

on March 26 at the Red Brick Tavern, 1700 

Cumberland St., London. Dinner and a 

guest presentation on weed identification 

and management are set for 5:30 p.m. Dr. 

Alyssa Essman, OSU Extension weed specialist, 

will speak. The meal costs $5. 

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required 

and must be made at least three days 

prior to the event. Registration includes any 

associated materials. To register, visit 

go.osu.edu/madisonwiareg. 

For more information, contact Amanda 

Douridas, Madison County OSU Extension’s 

agricultural and natural resources educator, 

at douridas.9@osu.edu or call the 

Extension office at (740) 852-0975.



Tornado claims 120-year-old Madison Co. barn 



One of Madison County’s iconic barns 

was among the structures lost in the tornado/storm 

event that swept through the 

county on the morning of Feb. 28. 

Located on Markley Road, southwest of 

Summerford, the two-story, German-style 

bank barn had stood for 120 years, its original 

name and construction date, “Diamond 

Rock Stock Farm 1904,” emblazoned on its 

slate roof. 

“At 5:03 a.m. (on Feb. 28), my wife and I 

headed to the basement and heard the tornado,” 

said John Mitchell who, with his 

wife, Joanna, has owned the barn as part of 

their farm since 2000. 

After the storm passed, John grabbed a 

flashlight and made his way to the barn 

only to see that it had been flattened. 

“I wanted to cry,” he said, adding that 

several friends and neighbors later told him 

they, too, were in tears over the loss. “A lot 

of people knew this barn because it wasn’t 

just your basic barn.” 

Madison County historical records show 

that Daniel Lucy built the barn in 1904 for 

use in his market hog operation. Later in its 

life, the barn was used for a dairy operation. 

There’s a good chance the barn’s timbers 

were cut from the farm, John said, and he 

has had modern day repair experts tell him 

the roof’s original slate likely came from Vermont 

by way of train and horse-and-wagon. 

The Mitchells acquired the barn when 

they purchased the farm next to theirs. At 

the time, the barn’s walls were pushing out, 

the floor was suffering from rot, and the roof 

had lost some of its slate. The couple 

wasted little time in hiring professionals to 

shore up the barn and return the roof to its 

original glory. Up until last month’s tornado, 

they had used the barn primarily for 

storage. 

While they are saddened by the barn’s 

demise, the Mitchells said they feel fortunate 

things weren’t worse. 

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Soil and Water Conservation seeks input 

The Madison Soil and Water Conservation District is requesting 

public input into their annual plan of operations. A public and local 

work group meeting is set for 10 a.m. March 20 in the Madison 

County Engineer Conference Room, 825 U.S. Hwy. 42 NE, London 

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Farm Bureau at the Capitol 

Hundreds of Ohio Farm Bureau members, 

including representatives from the 

Madison County Farm Bureau, gathered in 

downtown Columbus to meet one-on-one 

with state senators and representatives 

during Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Ag Day 

at the Capitol on Feb. 21. 

Among topics discussed were priority 

items for the Ohio Farm Bureau, including 

eminent domain reform and additional 

landowner protections, water quality, a more 

resilient food system, and the expansion of 

affordable high-speed broadband access. 

Attendees also took part in a leadership 

panel with members of the 135th General 

Assembly, discussing the future of agriculture 

policies currently under consideration, 

including property taxes, environmental 

stewardship, education and workforce development, 

and rural health care, among 

other topics. 

Austin Crumley, vice president, Kayle 

Mast, and Melinda Lee, organization director, 

attended Ag Day at the Capitol on behalf 

of the Madison County Farm Bureau. 

Between meetings with legislators, they 

also heard from Ohio Farm Bureau President 

Bill Patterson and Adam Sharp, the organization’s 

executive vice president. 

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Master Gardeners scholarship 

The Madison County Master Gardener Volunteers will grant a 

$1,000 scholarship to a student who is interested in pursuing a 

plant-based science degree, such as in the areas of agronomy, 

botany, horticulture, landscaping, forestry, environment, conservation, 

or agriculture. 

The applicant must be a Madison County 

resident or a graduate (or graduating senior) 

of a Madison County high school. College 

students currently enrolled in a 

plant-related major may apply as well. 

Interested students can apply online at 

go.osu.edu/madmgvscholarship or pick up 

an application from any Madison County 

high school or the OSU Extension Office, 

215 Elm St., London. The application deadline 

is April 1. 

Best in corn yield 

Ohio Corn & Wheat hosted its annual 

Celebration of Corn & Wheat event in February. 

The organization recognized 2023 

Ohio corn and wheat yield contest winners, 

legislators who support Ohio growers, and 

scholarship recipients who are training to 

serve in roles that serve farmers. Corey Farrens 

of Madison County was among the 

honorees. Farrens placed first in the Ohio 

corn yield contest and third in the national 

conventional non-irrigated class.

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xLegal Notices 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 

Budget Storage of Ohio/Mt. Sterling 

Code Sections: 5322.01, 5322.02, 5322.03, 5322.04 

hereby gives Notice of Sale under said law. 

Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 10am 

at Budget Storage, 15015 US Hwy 62 SE Mt. Sterling, Ohio 

will hold a public sale of delinquent units in order to satisfy 

an owners’ lien on the following units 

#89 Michael Cantrell, 5426 Floral Circle S, Apt. A-4, Columbus, OH43228 

- Sweeper, air conditioners, shelving, boxes, totes; #167 Heath Clark, 7700 

St. Rt. 180, Kingston, OH 45644 - Wood chairs, baskets, furniture, misc.; 

#193 Gavin Colvin, 16693 Main St., Williamsport, OH 43164 - Desk/chair, 

boxes, exercise equipment; #58 Diane Donaghey, 37 Richmond St., 

Adams, MA 01220 - Propane tank, chairs, misc. household; #132 Jack 

Gose, 13541 Scioto Darby Rd., Orient, OH 43146 - Stroller, baby swing, 

totes, misc. #184 Tammy Gambill, 13586 Crownover Mill Rd., Mt. Sterling, 

OH 43143 - Lg. dog cage, old furniture, fireplace, totes; #182 Tammy 

Gambill, Clothes, clothes rack, totes, dresser; #166 Tammy Gambill - 

Baskets, hand tools, golf clubs; #197 Shawn Hastings, 232 N. Main St., 

Washington CH, OH 43160 - Framing wood, stacks of OSB board; 

#7 Gavin Kemp, 167 W. Main St., Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 - Skateboards, 

video-DVD’s, gaming chair, hoverboard; #151 Colleen Martinez, 14098 

1st St., Orient, OH 43146 - Kids bicycle, aluminum ladder, hoverboard; 

#2 Larry Osborne, 2363 Leitnaker Rd., NE, Pleasantville, OH 43148 - File 

cabinet, utility cart, headboard/footboard; #208 Michelle Schlotter, 11045 

Anderson Antioch Rd., Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 - Office chair, fishing poles, 

sink, shelves; #191 Melissa Topping, 16 Houston St., Mt. Sterling, OH 

43143 - Microwave, sweeper, pogo stick, misc.; #160 Weston Tufts, 12913 

Clifton Rd., Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 - Tool set, tool cabinet, aluminum ramps, 

Blackstone Grill. 

MM MARCH 17, 24, 31, 2024 

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MODIFIED PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 

Bids shall be submitted electronically through the www.bidexpress.com webservice until 10:00 am on Tuesday, 

April 9, 2024, at which time they will be publicly received and read aloud, for the project known as: 

MAD-TR66-2.53 

Dyer Road Over Bradford Creek Bridge Replacement PID 103815 

All proposals shall be submitted electronically through the web service www.bidexpress.com. The bid shall be accompanied 

by a Bid Security in the form of a bid bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid or a certified 

check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid. In addition to the Bid Security, a Performance Bond is 

required for this project in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total project cost. 

The Owner of the project is the Madison County Board of Commissioners. Copies of the plans and specifications 

must be obtained from www.bidexpress.com. All bidders must register and be a member of the web service to bid on 

the project. 

This notice is posted on the Madison County website at www.co.madison.oh.us and may be accessed by selecting 

“Notices”, then “Bid/Legal Notices.” 

The Owner requires that all work associated with the project be completed before May 30, 2026. The estimated commencement 

of work date is October 1, 2025. 

Bidders must be pre-qualified as a Contractor by the Ohio Department of Transportation. 

This is a Federal-Aid project and the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity regulations listed in the proposal shall 

govern. There is a 5% Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE’s) participation goal on this contract. 

This is a prevailing wage contract in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor Regulations, Title 29, Subtitle 

A, Part 5, Sections 5.5, 5.31, and 5.32, most recent revision at contract execution. Bidders shall comply with all applicable 

provisions. 

Disadvantaged Business (DBE) Requirement. DBE participation goals (Subcontracts, materials, supplies) have been 

set on this project for those certified as DBE's in accordance with the TEA - 21 (1998) and 49 CFR, Part 26, and 

qualified to bid with ODOT under Chapter 5525 of the Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C.). The DBE goal designation 

is stated at the beginning of the project proposal, following the project identification. 

No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening thereof. Awarding of the contract shall 

be to the Lowest and Best bidder as determined by the Madison County Board of Commissioners in the best interest 

of Madison County. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 

MM MARCH 17, 24 & 31, 2024 


LEGAL NOTICE 

AUCTION OF UNPAID STORAGE UNITS 

Wall to Wall Storage 

1800 State Route 56 SW, London, OH. 

Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. 

1) Zach Williams, London, OH - TVs, boxes, furniture. 2) Samantha 

Green, London, OH - Furniture, household. 3) Loretta Maxey, 

Springfield, OH - Totes, furniture. 4) Carol Blackburn, London, OH 

- Bike, tiller, bags, totes. 5) Laura Chastain, London, OH - Bags, 

chairs, boxes. 6) Heather Rose, Cleveland, OH - Totes, bed frame, 

cabinet. 7) Dallas Watts, London, OH - Flatscreen TV, furniture. 8) 

Ray Bussey, London, OH - Household, totes, boxes. 9) Shila 

Parsley, London, OH - Shoes, clothes, bags. 10) Teresa Shaw, 

London, OH - Antique furniture. 11) Tracy Harford, West Jefferson, 

OH - Shelves, stroller, flooring. 

Some Units will be removed if paid prior to auction. 

MM MARCH 17 & 24, 2024 


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NOTICE OF BID 

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Public Utilities of the City of London, 

State of Ohio Administration Office, 20 South Walnut St., Suite 100, London, Ohio 

until 4:00 P.M. Monday, April 15, 2024 in the City Administration Office for the 

leasing of the City Farm for London Sanitation Department in accordance with 

ASCS office tillable acres. 

Each bid must contain the full name of every person or company interested in 

the same and be accompanied by a certified check or cashier’s check in the 

amount of $100.00 as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be 

entered into. 

Upon entering into contract, the successful bidder shall furnish a contract performance 

bond in the amount of 10% of the total bid to the satisfaction of said 

Board of Public Utilities and on doing so said certified check or cashier’s check 

shall be returned to the successful bidder. The right is reserved to reject any and 

all bids for any reason. 

Bid Specifications for the leasing of the City of London Sanitation Department 

Farm, can be found at Londonohio.gov, or pick up at the Administration Office, 

20 South Walnut St., Suite 100, London Ohio 43140 

Bids will be publicly opened at 10:00 A.M., on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at the 

City of London, Administration Building, 20 South Walnut St., London, Ohio 43140 

Board of Public Utilities 

Marcus Vest, Chairman 

MM MARCH 17, 24, 31 & APRIL 7 & 14 

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 

OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 

THE STATE OF OHIO, MADISON COUNTY 

Cross Country Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff 

vs. 

Casey N. Carroll et. al., Defendant 

Case No. CVE20230180 

Parcel No. 31-00146.000 

Address: 44 South St., London, OH 43140 

In pursurance of an order of sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public online 

auction, at https://madison.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov. The above named property was 

appraised at $80,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 

5th day of April, 2024, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered 

up again on Friday, 19th day of April, 2024. There will be no minimum bid for the second sale. 

Any additional costs and taxes owed for the action that are not covered by the sale, will be collected 

within 30 days of the confirmation from the purchaser. However, the Plaintiff has the right 

to redeem the property within 14 days of the sale by paying the full purchase price to the clerk 

of courts, and will be considered the successful purchaser of the sale. 

The complete legal description can be found in the office of the Madison County Recorder, in 

the Madison County Courthouse located at 1 N. Main Street, London, OH 43140. 

Being the same property conveyed by deed recorded in volume 389, page 1055 of the Madison 

County Ohio Records. 

Last known owner: Casey N. Carroll et. al 

Said premises located at: 44 South St., London, OH 43140 

All properties sold at Sheriff’s Sale are on an “as-is” basis and have no warranty or guarantee. The 

appraisal may or may not have been an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff nor 

the appraisers are liable for the condition of the property that was appraised. 

Terms of Sale: $5,000.00 will be due the day of the sale, balance due within 30 days of 

confirmation. 

Additional fees to be paid to the Sheriff, include, transfer tax & conveyance fees which will be 

added to the balance due. All funds paid to the Sheriff must be in cash or certified check. 

Delinquent taxes will be paid by the plaintiff, current taxes prorated to the purchaser to the date 

of the auction. The purchaser assumes all taxes from the date of the auction. The purchaser shall 

be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient 

to cover. 

John R. Swaney, Sheriff 

Tina J. Sabin, Deputy 

Madison County, Ohio 

Reimer Law Co., Attorney 

P.O. Box 39696, Solon, OH 44139 



LEGAL NOTICE 

SALE OF REAL ESTATE 

In the State of Ohio, County of Madison 

US Bank National Association 

(Plaintiff) 

vs. 

Robert M. Moats, et. al 

(Defendant) 


In pursuance of an Order of Sale directed to me in the 

above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public online 

auction the following described real estate: 

Property Address: 

409 Hawthorn Ave., London, OH 43140 

Legal Description: A full legal description of the 

property may be obtained at 

www.bethroseauction.com. 

Parcel Number: 31-02182.000 

Said Premises Appraised: $99,000.00 

Minimum Bid: $66,600.00 

Location of Sale: Online Bidding at 

www.bethroseauction.com 

Bidding Open Date: 

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 9:00 AM 

Bidding Closes Date: 

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM 

2nd Provisional Open Date: 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM 

2nd Provisional Close Date: 

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM 

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of $5,000.00 is 

due by wire transfer within 48 hours upon conclusion of 

the auction. Funding must take place within 30 days of 

confirmation of sale. A 5% Buyer’s Premium shall apply. 

The auction is subject to postponement and cancellation. 

Beth Rose, Private Selling Officer 

beth@bethroseauction.com 

614-534-6233 



SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 

OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 

THE STATE OF OHIO, MADISON COUNTY 

Fifth Third Bank N.A., Plaintiff 

vs. 

Scott L. Miller et. al., Defendant 


Parcel No. 27-00099.001 

Address: 11695 William Lucas Rd., South Solon, OH 45153 

In pursurance of an order of sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public online 

auction, at https://madison.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov. The above named property was 

appraised at $175,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 

5th day of April, 2024, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered 

up again on Friday, 19th day of April, 2024. There will be no minimum bid for the second sale. 

Any additional costs and taxes owed for the action that are not covered by the sale, will be collected 

within 30 days of the confirmation from the purchaser. However, the Plaintiff has the right 

to redeem the property within 14 days of the sale by paying the full purchase price to the clerk 

of courts, and will be considered the successful purchaser of the sale. 

The complete legal description can be found in the office of the Madison County Recorder, in 

the Madison County Courthouse located at 1 N. Main Street, London, OH 43140. 

Being the same property conveyed by deed recorded in volume 389, page 1055 of the Madison 

County Ohio Records. 

Last known owner: Scott L. Miller et. al 

Said premises located at: 11695 William Lucas Rd., South Solon, OH 45153 

All properties sold at Sheriff’s Sale are on an “as-is” basis and have no warranty or guarantee. The 

appraisal may or may not have been an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff nor 

the appraisers are liable for the condition of the property that was appraised. 

Terms of Sale: $5,000.00 will be due the day of the sale, balance due within 30 days of 

confirmation. 

Additional fees to be paid to the Sheriff, include, transfer tax & conveyance fees which will be 

added to the balance due. All funds paid to the Sheriff must be in cash or certified check. 

Delinquent taxes will be paid by the plaintiff, current taxes prorated to the purchaser to the date 

of the auction. The purchaser assumes all taxes from the date of the auction. The purchaser shall 

be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient 

to cover. 

John R. Swaney, Sheriff 

Tina J. Sabin, Deputy 

Madison County, Ohio 

Brock & Scott 

6725 Miami Ave, Ste. 202, Cincinnati, OH 45201 



MADISON COUNTY AUDITOR’S 

PUBLIC AUCTION 

OF 

PARCEL OF FORFEITED REAL ESTATE 

ON 

TUESDAY, April 2, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. 

AUCTION HELD AT MADISON COUNTY COURT HOUSE STEPS 

By Order of Jennifer S. Hunter, CPA, Madison County Auditor 

1. City of London Part Lot 33 Toland Parcel 31-01785.000 

Terms: All Real Estate Sold Absolute To Highest Bidder 

All Real Estate Parcels Must Be Paid in Full Day of Auction 

Title Will Transfer w/Auditor Deed 

Full information concerning all parcels of Real Estate can be obtained 

by contacting Jennifer S. Hunter, CPA, Madison County Auditor 

(740) 852-9717 

MM MARCH 17, 2024 


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PROBATE COURT OF MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, JUDGE 

ESTATE OF GARY EDWARD BAIRD, AKA GARY E. BAIRD, AKA GARY BAIRD DECEASED 

CASE NO. 20241036 

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL 

Notice must be served not less than 20 days before the date of the hearing 

[R.C. 2107.19(A)(2)] 

To: Gary E. Baird Jr., unknown address 

You are hereby notified that the decedent died on October 7, 2023, that the decedent’s will 

was admitted to probate by this Court located at 1 N. Main Street, Room 205, London, Ohio 

43140 on 2/29/2024. 

This notice is given to all persons who would be entitled to inherit from the decedent had the 

decedent died intestate and to all legatees and devisees named in this will who do not waive 

notice. You are receiving this notice as: 

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X A person who would be entitled to inherit from the decedent had the decedent died 

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A legatee or devisee named in the will. 

After a certificate is filed evidencing any notices given, any action to contest the validity of 

this will met be filed no more than three months after the filing of the certificate for estates of 

decedents who died on or after January 1, 2002 and no more than four months after the filing 

of the certificate for estates of decedents who die before January 1, 2002. 

Date: 3/5/2024 

Aaron P. Miller, Esq., Attorney, 117 West High Street, Suite 105, London, Ohio 43140 

740-852-3000 

MM MARCH 17, 24, 31, 2024 

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Case# CV 20220221 

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, 

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The description of the property to be sold is as 

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Property Address: 

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43064 

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Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 

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may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the City Law Director or the City 

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increasing appropriations. The lot where the Community Center was previously 

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throughout the 2024 calendar year. 

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Sunrise Cooperative has submitted a Zoning 

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at 21 Woodward Street in South Charleston. 

The proposed structure exceeds the height requirements 

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to accommodate the proposed structure. 

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The Union County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to fill the position of 

Communications Officer. This position is responsible for handling 

9-1-1 emergency calls for the county and dispatches for nine (9) fire 

and emergency services departments and two law enforcement 

agencies in addition to the Sheriff’s Office. 

Applicants must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or 

equivalent G.E.D. The compensation package includes a pay range 

$26.53 – 31.75 per hour, depending on qualifications, education, and 

experience. Residency requirements apply and newly hired 

employees are provided one year after the date of hire to move into 

Union County or any adjoining county. 

Resumes can be sent to the Union County Sheriff’s Office Human 

Resources Manager by email to sheriffhr@unioncountyohio.gov. 

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