Off The Hook
October 18, 2019

Off the Hook – Deep thinkers to the rescue!

By Melanie Behrens

Farmers and cowboys both spend a great deal of time outdoors for their work. That allows them time to think and has produced some of the most interesting and thoughtful expressions I have heard in a long time. These expressions don’t just apply to working outdoors. They carry over to life in gene...

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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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Bailey tapped to fill vacated seat of commissioner
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Bailey tapped to fill vacated seat of commissioner
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 17, 2026
Shaun Bailey is stepping into the role of Union County commissioner a little early. The county’s Republican Party chose Bailey Monday night as the person to fill Dave Lawrence’s vacant seat after the ...
Mental health of coroners in decline
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Mental health of coroners in decline
U.C.’s Dr. David Applegate says the matter has needed attention for some time
By Mike Williamson 
June 17, 2026
The Ohio State Coroner’s Association is moving to take a closer look at the mental health of death investigators statewide, something Union County Coroner Dr. David Applegate says is sorely needed. Du...
Fairbanks baseball players earn OHC, Central District accolades for 2026
Sports
Fairbanks pitcher Carson Reames prepares to deliver the ball to the plate. The lefty hurler earned first-team honors in the Ohio Heritage Conference and the Central District for Division V. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks baseball players earn OHC, Central District accolades for 2026
By Tim Miller 
June 17, 2026
A trio of Fairbanks High School baseball players have earned special recognition for the 2026 season. All three earned accolades in the Ohio Heritage Conference. Pitcher/outfielder Carson Reames was n...
Trio charged with taking electronics from Costco
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Trio charged with taking electronics from Costco
By Kyle Meddles 
June 16, 2026
A trio from Toledo have been charged together for attempting to steal gaming computers from Costco. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted codefendants Frankie Lee Rayford Jr., 46, Andrew Joesph Gra...
Growth closes in on UCSO training site
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Growth closes in on UCSO training site
By Mike Williamson 
June 16, 2026
Things may soon get a little crowded out by the Union County Sheriff’s Office training facility. Sheriff Mike Justice told the county commissioners recently that the office may have to put up some fen...
Athletes put through paces at Army “boot camp”
Sports
Marysville High School athletes pull a 4,500-pound Army Humvee across the area outside the football field Friday morning. It was just one of several physical activities participated in during an Army "boot camp." (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Athletes put through paces at Army “boot camp”
By Tim Miller 
June 16, 2026
High school athletes go through a lot of physical conditioning in order to become better in the sports of their choice. A number of Marysville High School athletes, however, were recently put through ...