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Off The Hook
January 24, 2020

Inquiring minds?

By Melanie Behrens

This is our time to review some very interesting questions. These questions may send your mind wondering, who is the wacko who thought of these things? I decided they were interesting because they send our minds thinking in all different directions and that some people would obviously answer yes, an...

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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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Other news
Developer plans $1.5M homes
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
The 190 lots, shown above as part of the Hickory Woods development, could eventually hold homes in the $1 million price range if approved. Developers said their goal is to bring “high-end” options to the City of Marysville. (Graphic submitted)
Developer plans $1.5M homes
By Michael Williamson 
July 15, 2025
The proposed development on Boerger Road could bring million-dollar homes to Marysville. Gary Smith of G2 Planning and Design told council Monday that homes in the planned Hickory Woods neighborhood c...
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National tourney underway
Sports
Marysville High School wrestler Trent Sharp is pictured in action during Monday’s opening day of the United States Marine Corps National Freestyle and Greco tournament. The event is being held this week in Fargo, North Dakota. Sharp won his opening-round match by pinning Zachary Capps of Virginia in 3:33. Sharp then dropped a 10-0 verdict in the second round to Valentin Popaduic of New Mexico. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
National tourney underway
By Tim Miller 
July 15, 2025
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Former FHS cager will have collegiate jersey displayed in women’s Hall of Fame for year
Sports
Former Fairbanks High School hoopster Macy Miller goes up for a shot as a member of the Ohio Wesleyan University women’s team. Miller will have her collegiate jersey displayed for one year at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Former FHS cager will have collegiate jersey displayed in women’s Hall of Fame for year
By Tim Miller 
July 15, 2025
A former local high school basketball standout has been honored on a national level. Macy Miller, a 2023 graduate of Fairbanks High School, will be a part of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Mille...
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Off-season scrimmages help FHS frosh adapt to high school football
Sports
Fairbanks’ Collin Bailey (red) looks at an incoming pass attempt from quarterback Bryson Griffith during the team’s first 7-on-7 pool session against Colonel Crawford. The Panthers attended a group passing scrimmage in Bucyrus. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Off-season scrimmages help FHS frosh adapt to high school football
By Aleksei Pavloff 
July 15, 2025
The offseason going into a freshman year of sports can sometimes be mysterious. Both Max Winner and Collin Bailey of Fairbanks, though, are willing to embrace the grit and grind of summer workouts and...
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Dairy Queen ready to reopen after rebuild
Local News, News
Staff members are shown training inside the new Dairy Queen restaurant on Columbus Avenue recently. The newly rebuilt business is expected to open Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
Dairy Queen ready to reopen after rebuild
By Jack Christian 
July 15, 2025
The anticipated new Dairy Queen: Grill and Chill is expected to open Wednesday, capping the long-awaited return of the popular Marysville ice cream destination. Keith Chambers, one of the operators, i...
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Benny’s carryout set to return after fire
Local News, News
After a fire closed the Benny’s Pizza carryout early last year, crews have been working steadily to get the building ready to reopen. Owner Fred Neumeier said things should be ready to resume normal business operations in a few weeks. For more about the rebuild, listen to the latest episode of the Marysville Journal-Tribune Podcast. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Benny’s carryout set to return after fire
By Michael Williamson 
July 14, 2025
It’s been a long road to recovery but the carryout building for Benny’s Pizza is set to reopen in just a few short weeks. Owner Fred Neumeier said he wants to be the first to apologize to customers wa...
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