Off The Hook
January 10, 2020

Our differences …

By Melanie Behrens

The new year is beginning and nothing has really changed in this situation since last year – men and women think differently about the same thing. Many of them approach the solving of a problem in the opposite way. Are you with me now? Please don’t misunderstand me, I like men, but sometimes...

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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 
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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 boys drop soccer tourney match
Sports
Marysville’s Gerald Amaglo (14) battles for possession of the ball in this file photo. The Monarchs fell to Dublin Coffman, 2-0, during the opening round of the Division I tournament. (Journal-Tribune file photo)
Marysville boys drop soccer tourney match
By Tim Miller 
October 23, 2026
The 2026 soccer season came to an end for Marysville High School’s boys team. The Monarchs, who were seeded 17th in the Division I tournament, dropped a 2-0 verdict to No. 9 Dublin Coffman. The Rocks ...
Triad VB squad tops T. Christian
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Triad VB squad tops T. Christian
By Tim Miller 
October 23, 2026
Triad’s volleyball team has advanced to the Division VI district semi-finals of the Southwest District. The Lady Cardinals (No. 4 seed) turned in a 26-24, 25-21, 25-20 sweep over No. 7 Troy Christian....
JA boys soccer team overcomes slow start; downs C. Independence during D-III tournament opener
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Jonathan Alder’s Grayson Adams (9) collides with the Columbus Independence keeper at the net. The Pioneers won their tournament opener 4-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
JA boys soccer team overcomes slow start; downs C. Independence during D-III tournament opener
By Josh Kaeser 
October 23, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys soccer team overcame a slow start to secure a 4-0 victory over No. 11 Columbus Independence in the opening round of Division III postseason tournament play on Wednesday. The four...
Local driver has successful racing season in 2026
Sports
Marysville resident Kevin Boehm is pictured with the race car he has used in events since 2023. The car will be displayed for a month, maybe two at Performance Luxury Sport in Marysville. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Local driver has successful racing season in 2026
By Tim Miller 
October 23, 2026
A Marysville resident has made quite a name for himself during a nearly two-decade career as a race car driver. Kevin Boehm, a native of North Carolina, is an engineer by trade and worked 17 years in ...
JA spikers not challenged during opening round of tournament competition
Sports
Audrey Lange (20) of Jonathan Alder starts her swing toward a kill against Columbus Marion-Franklin. The top-seeded Lady Pioneers breezed to a three-set sweep in the opening match of the Division IV tournament. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
JA spikers not challenged during opening round of tournament competition
By Tim Miller 
October 23, 2026
For a number of years, the first round of post-season competition hasn’t been too difficult for Jonathan Alder’s varsity volleyball squad. The Lady Pioneers have usually earned a high seed and hosted ...
Safety in seconds
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Safety in seconds
By Kyle Meddles 
October 23, 2026
Honda held a driving safety event for sophomores at Marysville High School on Thursday, where groups of students got to learn about seatbelt safety and how speed and distractions can lead to issues be...