Off The Hook
July 20, 2018

Forty things you didn’t know … maybe

By Melanie Behrens

Just 88 years ago, the “King” was born. No, it’s not Elvis. We are talking about Arnold Palmer who as a golfer became one of America’s true heav-yweight sports figures. He died in 2016. No doubt he was part of the movement that put golf into its premier standing now. Palmer truly walked (and...

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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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Local races, levies appear on Union County ballot
Local News, News
Local races, levies appear on Union County ballot
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 23, 2026
In addition to a host of community issues across the area, Union County voters will also have some local offices to fill this November. As the focus statewide will be on the role of governor, the loca...
Medical emergency leads to tanker crash on U.S. 33
Local News, News
Units from the Marysville fire and police divisions responded to a semi-tanker that overturned after crossing the median from U.S 33 westbound to the eastbound lanes just under the Scottslawn overpass bridge. The driver had a medical emergency and was transported to Dublin Methodist Hospital in critical condition. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Medical emergency leads to tanker crash on U.S. 33
By Kyle Meddles 
October 22, 2026
U.S. 33 eastbound was shut down for several hours at Scottslawn Road on Thursday as units from the Marysville Division of Police responded to a tanker crash. Marysville Police Captain Nate Sachs said ...
Pickers down to final week of high school regular season
Columns/Editorials
Pickers down to final week of high school regular season
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We are down to the final week of the 2026 high school football regular season. Sports editor Tim Miller finished last week’s slate of games with a 7-4 record and is now 61-28 for the season. He holds ...
J. Alder Pioneers look to snap three-game skid against Bellefontaine
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s JJ Weese (63) and Ben McCain (10) are pictured as a Kenton Ridge ball carrier is brought down. The Pioneers will look to snap a three-game losing skid when they travel to Bellefontaine on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
J. Alder Pioneers look to snap three-game skid against Bellefontaine
By Tim Miller 
October 22, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s gridiron squad has gone through a rough stretch with three consecutive losses. The Pioneers (6-3), however, still have a very good chance of concluding the regular season with a victo...