Off The Hook

September 21, 2016

Will the scams never end!

By Melanie Behrens

I know these people call your house, as they do mine, several times a day. Sometimes the calls are in the morning, but most are between 4 and 7 p.m. They say that they want to help you with your credit record or that you owe the Internal Revenue money. Now, this last one is a well-known scam and man...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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 ...

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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...

Sports

Triad spikers top W. Jefferson

By Tim Miller

August 26, 2026

Triad’s volleyball squad upped its record to 2-0 with a 25-20, 25-13, 19-25, 25-14 verdict over West Jefferson. Avery Eaton and Reagyn Welty led the Lady Cardinals with 12 kills apiece, while Kimber I...

Letter winners return for Cardinal CC program

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Triad’s cross country team is pictured from left, front row, Rory Strickland, Alex McComas, Chris May, Jacob Johnson and Noah Humphrey; back row, Henry Beaverson, Hayden Williams and Aubrey Johnson. Not pictured, Daniel Ishida-Garwood. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

Letter winners return for Cardinal CC program

By Tim Miller

August 26, 2026

The cross country program at Triad High School has five returning letter winners for the 2026 season. They include Henry Beaverson, Noah Humphrey, Daniel Ishida-Garwood, Hayden Williams and Aubrey Joh...

Trio of girls on golf team; boys have handful of veterans

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The Lady Cardinals golf team is pictured from left, Amira Gonzales, Melissa Graham and Adyson Feasel. (Photo submitted)

Trio of girls on golf team; boys have handful of veterans

By Tim Miller

August 26, 2026

There are three girls who are competing on the golf course for Triad High School during the 2026 season. They include returning letter winners Adyson Feasel and Amira Gonzales. A newcomer to the team ...

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Triad gridders hope for another win on road to Marion County

By Tim Miller

August 26, 2026

Perhaps the biggest surprise among Union County-area high school football teams a week ago was Triad’s season-opening victory. The Cardinals, who won only twice in the past three seasons, opened the 2...