Good morning, Union County. A curve in the road changed everything for a Lexington teenager Thursday morning when their Honda Civic crossed into oncoming traffic on Ohio 314, resulting in serious injuries. The 16-year-old driver was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital while the 62-year-old pickup driver fortunately escaped with minor injuries. Meanwhile, Marysville's Lady Monarchs volleyball team has something to celebrate after defeating Hilliard Darby in four sets, improving to 9-7 overall as Coach Miller notes the win represents "another step forward" in their season progression.
Who knew Ohio's most authentic fish and chips were hiding in landlocked Pataskala? Family Destinations travel guide has crowned Rusty's Wharf as serving seafood worthy of a coastal destination, complete with perfectly crisp battered cod and hand-cut chips that strike the ideal balance between crispy and fluffy. Their clam chowder apparently "deserves its own standing ovation" — making this 15-year-old mom & pop restaurant on Hazelton-Etna Road a hidden gem worth discovering.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🚗 Teen driver's mistake leads to serious injuries in Ohio crash. A 16-year-old from Lexington lost control on a curve along Ohio 314 Thursday morning, crossing into oncoming traffic. The Honda Civic collided with a Dodge Ram pickup driven by 62-year-old Gregory Ditmars of Shelby. The teenager suffered serious injuries and was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, while Ditmars escaped with only minor injuries. Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the accident that occurred near Stine Road.
🏐 Marysville volleyball team triumphs over Hilliard Darby in four sets. The Lady Monarchs secured an important Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division victory on Tuesday evening, improving their season record to 9-7 overall and 2-3 in conference play. Coach Tim Miller noted this win represents another step forward in the team's progression throughout the 2025 season. Meanwhile, in other local news, Plain City officials announced the former Ranco site will be transformed into a new 66-acre park after being deemed safe by the Ohio EPA.
🐟 Ohio's best fish & chips hide in a landlocked small town. Rusty's Wharf in Pataskala has been crowned by Family Destinations travel guide as serving "the most authentic seafood you'll find without a passport." The 15-year-old mom & pop restaurant specializes in flaky cod with a perfectly crisp batter alongside hand-cut chips that balance crispiness and fluffiness. Beyond their signature dish, their clam chowder reportedly "deserves its own standing ovation." Visitors can experience this hidden gem at 7256 Hazelton-Etna Road SW in Pataskala.
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