Off The Hook
August 10, 2018

Do you need the Compliant ID?

By Melanie Behrens

Ever since the tragedy of 9/11, the federal government has been working on a more extensive ID for U.S. citizens. Now, just 15 years after Congress passed the Real ID Act to curb terrorism, finally, it is being implemented. I am talking about the new federal requirement for a thing called Real ID. O...

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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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City struggles to meet paving goals
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
City struggles to meet paving goals
By Michael Williamson 
October 22, 2026
Officials said Marysville’s paving budget isn’t keeping up with the city’s paving goals. During the second half of the city’s budget retreat Monday, administrators and city council members discussed p...
Voters to decide future of city referendum process
Local News, News
Voters to decide future of city referendum process
By Michael Williamson 
October 22, 2026
The key local issue for Marysville voters next month will be the proposed amendment to the city’s charter. The measure going before residents on Nov. 3 is an effort to keep the signature threshold for...
Triad uses data to target student learning gaps
Education, News
Triad uses data to target student learning gaps
By Kyle Meddles 
October 22, 2026
District officials at Triad are using data to help identify barriers to student growth as part of a continued effort to improve student achievement. The 2025-2026 state report card from the Ohio Depar...
Football players of week named
Sports
Football players of week named
By Tim Miller 
October 21, 2026
The Journal-Tribune has named its players of the week for the ninth week of the regular season. Marysville: sophomore quarterback AJ Shroyer picked up 74 yards rushing on 14 carries during the Monarch...
FHS will face more of running offense this year against WJ
Sports
Carson Shope (2) and Connor Bjorkgren (23) bring down a West Liberty-Salem ball carrier. The Panthers will finish their season at West Jefferson on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS will face more of running offense this year against WJ
By Tim Miller 
October 21, 2026
Boosted by victories the last two weeks, Fairbanks’ football team will take a 3-6 record on the road to West Jefferson (8-1) for the regular season finale. The Panthers will face a different type of o...
Monarchs will conclude 2026 grid season Friday at Hilliard Darby
Sports
Marysville’s Mamour Saidy (3) is among the defenders who are converging on an Olentangy Berlin ball carrier. The Monarchs will close out the 2026 season at Hilliard Darby on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarchs will conclude 2026 grid season Friday at Hilliard Darby
By Tim Miller 
October 21, 2026
Marysville’s varsity football team will close out the 2026 regular season by traveling to Hilliard Darby on Friday. The Panthers will line up in the Wing T and use a power running game. “They want to ...