Off The Hook
November 22, 2019

Off the Hook – We all love this day

By Melanie Behrens

Of course, we all know what Thanksgiving is now. In 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, it was the celebration of the Pilgrims surviving their first year after they landed in our country from England. It was a rough time. They had suffered much, but enjoyed that festive day. Now we see how other peopl...

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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 
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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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By Melanie Behrens 
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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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Marysville freshman Avery Riley prepares to pin an opponent in this file photo. Riley captured a district championship in her weight class and is one of several MHS girls who will compete in the upcoming state tournament. (Journal-Tribunen photo by Tim Miller)
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These Benjamin Logan girls competed in the Southwest District wrestling tournament. They are from left, Sophia Harris, Bella Hughes, Makenley Harker and Livi Achor. (Photo submitted)
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By Tim Miller 
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Jonathan Alder’s 120-pounder Rayce Watson (right) fights a whizzer maneuver during the Maumee Bay Classic that was held earlier in the 2025-2026 season. Watson won a Division II district championship at Wilmington High School over the weekend. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
JA’s Watson earns second district mat crown
By Bob Putman 
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Brian Waller of Marysville (top) applies a power half on Caden Steinbeck of Worthington Kilbourne. Waller went on to pin Steinbeck in 1:32 during the opening round of the district tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens) Trib
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By Bob Putman 
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Alek Orders of Fairbanks shoots over the outstretched hands of a Columbus Africentric defender. The Pioneers finished as the Division V district runner-up during the game that was played at Mount Vernon Nazarene University on Saturday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Alder captures third straight district title with win over Heath
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Jonathan Alder’s Danny Bentley (11) guards Heath’s JJ Holloway during the Division IV district title game on Friday in Mt. Vernon. The Pioneers captured their third consecutive district championship. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspallis Case)
Alder captures third straight district title with win over Heath
By Eva Paspalis Case 
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