Off The Hook

November 18, 2016

What can you believe?

By Melanie Behrens

I recently came across a list of facts purported to be true. After I did some research, I found out what I suspected to be the case – you can’t believe everything you read … that is, unless you read it in the Marysville Journal-Tribune.
Here’s one of those interesting “facts.” Stomac...

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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 ...

Local News, News

Eight vehicles involved in Monday crash

By Kyle Meddles

July 8, 2026

East Fifth Street was bogged down around noon on Monday after a white pickup truck hauling a lawn mower, pictured above, failed to stop traveling west through the Plum Street intersection and crashed ...

Former Scotts CEO was longtime airport supporter

Local News, News

Former Scotts Miracle-Gro CEO Jim Hagedorn, who is also a former Navy pilot, was often spotted at the Union County Airport in his customized Cessna Citation jet, pictured above. Hagedorn would frequently commute 500 miles to work and back home, making him a frequent visitor at the airport. (Photo submitted)

Former Scotts CEO was longtime airport supporter

By Kyle Meddles

July 8, 2026

As Jim Hagedorn steps down as chief executive officer (CEO) of Scotts Miracle-Gro, he also leaves behind his “regular” status at the Union County Airport. While Hagedorn’s business as a customer and a...

Marysville gridders open 2026 summer camp schedule

Sports

Members of Marysville High School’s football team watch as assistant football coach Dave Gebhart instructs Gage Henry during a fumble recovery drill for special teams. The Monarchs opened their 2026 summer camp on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville gridders open 2026 summer camp schedule

By Tim Miller

July 8, 2026

There is a sense that, regardless of the fact the Union County area was baking in 90-plus degree heat a week ago, football season isn’t very far away. Marysville High School’s gridders took to the fie...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

This rendering is one of two options depicting a potential parking lot design on the former Minit Lube site on North Main Street. Marysville City Council members said they preferred the option shown above as it lists an additional nine parking spaces on the property. (Graphic submitted)

Former Minit Lube to be parking lot

By Michael Williamson

July 8, 2026

Marysville is planning to put a parking lot on the former Minit Lube site and city council members said that designs that offer the most amount of parking spaces should be favored. During the monthly ...

Local News, News

Second half tax bills coming Aug. 12

By Michael Williamson

July 8, 2026

Some Union County residents may wonder why they still have yet to see their second half tax bills. Treasurer Andy Smarra said they will be coming soon. The treasurer told other county officials in a m...

Local News, News, Plain City News

Communities honor America’s birthday

By From JT Staff Reports

July 7, 2026

The Independence Day parades in the area were well attended on Saturday despite high temperatures and humidity. Above, a parade-goer recreates the famous scene of George Washington crossing the Delawa...