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

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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Sheriff’s office announces winners of yearly awards

By From JT Staff Reports

February 3, 2026

The Sheriff’s Office held their annual awards banquet at the Automotive & Mobility Innovation Center to recognize the accomplishments of their employees and others for the calendar year of 2025. The a...

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Mental health service provider leaving

Maryhaven to close Mills Center facility in May

By Michael Williamson

February 3, 2026

Maryhaven at the Mills Center will be leaving Union County later this year. Adam Negley, director of the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County, said the addiction and recovery services prov...

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UC prepares for reduction in SNAP, other programs

By Michael Williamson

February 3, 2026

Changes coming from the federal and state levels that Union County officials warned about in November are set to hit locally later this year. The county commissioners approved the annual funding allot...

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Annexation of old Ranco property delayed

By Michael Williamson

February 3, 2026

The approval process for the former Ranco property just outside of Plain City has been held up slightly as property owners work through surveying issues. The Union County Commissioners recently moved ...

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Incident brings aggravated burglary charge

By Kyle Meddles

February 2, 2026

The Marysville Police Department responded to and arrested a homeless man in a burglary case on Friday. According to police reports, Jackie W. Shoopman Jr., 54, who is listed as homeless in Marysville...

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Two-vehicle crash at Fourth and Main

By From JT Staff Reports

February 2, 2026

Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash at the corner of Main Street and Fourth Street in Uptown Marysville just before 4 p.m., Monday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)