Another random act of kindness (a big one)

By Melanie Behrens

A couple of months ago I told you the story of losing my purse and having it returned with everything intact. I considered it a wonderful random act of kindness, that someone would help me in this way.
There are many other random acts of kindness, like buying food for the person behind you in the dri...

Off The Hook

The legend of Werewolf Lane

By Melanie Behrens

September 25, 2020

Editor’s note: The last article J-T columnist Melanie Behrens was working on before her death April 30 was the following story about Werewolf Lane. The information was supplied by Leroy Cook, who coll...

Off The Hook

Take a penny, leave a penny

By Melanie Behrens

May 1, 2020

Copper pennies are the smallest increment in our money. And now, monetarily, they’re actually worth almost nothing. Many times in stores and businesses you will see a little jar that says, “need a pen...

Off The Hook

Pocket watches gave them their start

By Melanie Behrens

April 24, 2020

I came across some information of how a once great retailer got its start and was surprised at the name disclosure at the end. I hope you too will enjoy this. If you were in the market for a watch in ...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

Impact of medians on fire trucks questioned

Resident asks city to consider emergency vehicles in design

By Michael Williamson

August 27, 2026

Plans for the East Fifth Street project look good, but how will emergency vehicles navigate the roadway once medians are installed? That was the question Andrew Jones, an East Fifth Street resident, h...

Court News, Local News, News

Woman faces charges after pursuit in stolen vehicle

By Kyle Meddles

August 27, 2026

A woman from Marion allegedly led local law enforcement on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Juanita Yvonne Faircloth, 44, whose court-listed address is in Marion...

Sports

Grid players of the week named

By Tim Miller

August 26, 2026

The Journal-Tribune has selected its football players of the week for the first game of the 2026 season. Gage Henry, a junior cornerback/wide receiver, is the selection for Marysville. Henry returned ...

Triad spikers hope to build on successful ‘25 season

Sports

Triad’s varsity volleyball squad is pictured from left, front row, Emma Martin, Hunter Hoffman, Elley Dorn and Isabella Russell; back row, Reagyn Welty, Kaitlyn Herron, Avery Eaton, Madison Melidor, Haven Cantrell and Kimber Instine. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

Triad spikers hope to build on successful ‘25 season

By Tim Miller

August 26, 2026

The 2025 season marked a milestone for the Triad High School volleyball program. The Lady Cardinals posted an overall record of 13-10 and finished second behind West Liberty-Salem and Fairbanks in the...

Sports

JA soccer squads triumph

By Tim Miller

August 26, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team (1-0-0) turned in a 2-1 verdict over Tecumseh. Grayson Adams tallied both of the Pioneers’ goals on assists from Will Hamill. Jonathan Alder’s girls (1-1-0) posted a ...

Sports

NU golfers turn back Ben Logan

By Bob Putman

August 26, 2026

North Union defeated Benjamin Logan 167-212 in boys golf action at Cherokee Hills. The Wildcats’ Ethan Monroe and Hudsyn Wilson tied for medalist honors as each shot a 40. Other North Union scores wer...