I survived it all

By Melanie Behrens

Our world has changed tremendously even in the last 20 years. We have survived a lot of things in our lives and when I came across this list, I realized they all were part of my life and I’m still here. Here is how that goes.
Yes, I survived spankings. My parents had been raised that way and when m...

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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 ...

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Annexation of old Ranco property delayed

By Michael Williamson

February 3, 2026

The approval process for the former Ranco property just outside of Plain City has been held up slightly as property owners work through surveying issues. The Union County Commissioners recently moved ...

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Incident brings aggravated burglary charge

By Kyle Meddles

February 2, 2026

The Marysville Police Department responded to and arrested a homeless man in a burglary case on Friday. According to police reports, Jackie W. Shoopman Jr., 54, who is listed as homeless in Marysville...

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Two-vehicle crash at Fourth and Main

By From JT Staff Reports

February 2, 2026

Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash at the corner of Main Street and Fourth Street in Uptown Marysville just before 4 p.m., Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

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Treasurer: Residents should not pay full-year tax bill

By From JT Staff Reports

February 2, 2026

The Union County Treasurer is recommending residents pay the first half tax bills rather than all of it at once. Treasurer Andy Smarra sent out a release recently as taxpayers around the county look t...

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Meijer planned for Jerome Township

By Jack Christian

February 2, 2026

Jerome Township officials announced that Meijer will be coming to the township as part of a larger commercial development project expected to span the next several years. In addition to the Meijer Sup...

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Data centers still knocking on Jerome’s door

By Jack Christian

February 2, 2026

Jerome Township provided a brief update on recent developments surrounding proposed data centers in the township. In December, Jerome Township issued two new zoning certificates for data centers tied ...