Off The Hook

March 29, 2019

The craziness continues

By Melanie Behrens

Last week I told you about more crazy things my friends have done. Others have now shared experiences of wacky happenings. I think all of these stories near being ridiculous, and the people involved might also be called challenged! Some even fall into the ludicrous category.

We’ll begin with …...

Off The Hook

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...

Off The Hook

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...

Off The Hook

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 ...

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...

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 ...

State/Area News

OHSAA Announces Football State Championships Schedule and Tickets

State championship tickets are on sale beginning Monday, October 19, including special ticket promotion for teams

By From JT Staff Reports

October 21, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the schedule and ticket details for the football state championship games December 3-5 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Ca...

State/Area News

OHSAA Releases Second-To-Last Football Computer Ratings

Football regular-season entering Week 10; regular-season ends Saturday night

By From JT Staff Reports

October 21, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the official football computer ratings on Tuesday afternoon. The weekly ratings report is released each Tuesday afternoon, leading u...