Off The Hook
January 6, 2017

Who is Saint Anthony and what is he doing?

By Melanie Behrens

Saint Anthony of Padua was a Portuguese, Roman Catholic priest and part of the Franciscan order. He lived from the year 1195 to 1231 and is known as the patron saint of lost things. Our story begins with my experience several years ago.
Some time ago I lost my prescription sunglasses and was going cr...

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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 
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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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By Melanie Behrens 
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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 ...
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MHS swimmers qualify for district
Sports
Marysville’s Rylan Brown (top photo) and Elara Baumbarger (bottom) are shown competing during a 2025-2026 swimming meet. They are among the Monarch athletes who will compete this weekend in the Division I district meets that will be held at Ohio University.
MHS swimmers qualify for district
By Tim Miller 
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Marysville High School girls, boys bowlers capture division titles
Sports
Lady Monarch bowlers are from left, Khloe Smith, Lisa Harris, Lilly Riffle, Cheyenne Lanning, Delaney Sherwood, Tana Young and Abby Williams. (Photo submitted)
Marysville High School girls, boys bowlers capture division titles
By Tim Miller 
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Monarch wrestling senior Shuster joins United States Army Reserves
Sports
Marysville’s Brayden Shuster (red) competes during senior night when the Monarchs hosted Delaware Hayes earlier this season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Monarch wrestling senior Shuster joins United States Army Reserves
By Aleksei Pavloff 
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Time is a valuable commodity in life and one Marysville High School wrestler  used it to become a member of the United States Army Reserves. Brayden Shuster is in the midst of his senior season on the...
Lady Monarchs wrap up regular season with win at Olentangy Berlin
Sports
Marysville’s Ainsley Rogan (15) puts up a shot in this file photo. Rogan tallied 23 points during a 62-51 win at Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Monarchs wrap up regular season with win at Olentangy Berlin
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
Marysville’s girls basketball team concluded the regular season with a 62-51 victory at Olentangy Berlin. MHS finished the regular campaign with a 15-7 record. The Lady Monarchs fell behind 17-7 in th...
MHS girls wrestlers finish as state duals runner-up to O. Orange
Sports
Marysville’s Avery Riley prepares to pin Harrison’s Isabella Thacker during the opening round of the Division I state duals tournament. The MHS girls placed second in the state to Olentangy Orange. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
MHS girls wrestlers finish as state duals runner-up to O. Orange
By Tim Miller 
February 25, 2026
A couple of wrestling teams that are very familiar with each other squared off Saturday afternoon during the finals of the Division I girls state duals. Marysville High School hosted the annual event ...
NU Wildcats capture weekend hoop contests
Sports
North Union’s Trenor Kyte goes up for a shot in this file photo. The Wildcats defeated Northwestern and London over the weekend to even their record at 10-10. (Journal-Tribune file photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
NU Wildcats capture weekend hoop contests
By Bob Putman 
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