Off The Hook

I recently came across these reports from happenings in the courtroom. They are said to be taken down word for word by the court reporter. Many of these reporters must have found it very difficult to ...

Advice is an interesting thing. Even though I know it isn’t a good idea to offer unsolicited advice, nearly everything that follows here could be thought of as that. It’s not that I think I know bette...

Church and many things connected with it bring us peace in life and also are a good source of humor. These church related stories may make you laugh at the crazy circumstances. Be sure to read the las...

I look at it as the fastest way to get there, but you know, flying just isn’t fun anymore. Mostly that’s because of all the security problems that we have had in the past 15 years. One terrorist tries...

Since the holidays, we have been on a church theme, so now enjoy these funny announcements and excerpts from various church bulletins! We know at the J-T how important proofreading is. Clearly, it was...

Of course, we all know the New Year begins on January 1. In fact it is nearly the end of 2018. It has been a very special one from this aspect - for the first time in 1000 years, everyone will be 2018...

In most areas around us we are still allowed to say Merry Christmas. We don’t have to substitute one of those other expressions like Happy Holidays or Seasons Greetings. They can seem materialistic or...

I love kids and many times they can be so entertaining. As you will see here their minds work in interesting ways. In this Christmas season, their first thoughts are about angels. That seems apropo. O...

Now he has a very successful woodworking business located just north of Marysville, but for 21 years he was the Union County Sheriff. John Overly (MHS class of ‘72) thought he would go into military s...

I love little children and the sometimes wacky things they say to me. So, I was pleased to hear this from an eight-year-old boy from California, recently. His third grade homework assignment was to ex...

They were just trying to help a friend. It all seemed like a great thing to do. They were in Naples, Florida, and their friend, who lives in northern Florida, was coming down to join them for a few da...

Everybody knows the story of the first Thanksgiving meal, but maybe not all of it. Basically, here it is. The Pilgrims, who originated in England, entertained the Indians (Native Americans) with a lar...

Grandsons and grandfathers have a special relationship. Many times they get into conversations even while watching cartoons together. At least that is happening at our house. This following conversati...

Having a pet of any kind in your home is an adjustment, at first. But, once you to lay down the rules with them, it can be a tremendously loving relationship and the companionship of a dog is fantasti...

When we received a note from Alexandra (she didn’t want her last name used) of the United Kingdom on the Journal-Tribune Facebook page, we wondered what could we do with it. I decided to see if you co...

You may have been asking the same question I was when I drove by Linscott Salt and Wellness, located on Stockdale drive in Marysville. I wanted to know more about it, so I spoke with the owner, Michel...

What was it like living in 1918, 100 years ago? 1918 was the year my mother was born. It was also the year that World War I ended. Unfortunately, It was the year of the Spanish flu epidemic (an unusua...

Most of us have experienced the “thrill” of being checked out by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) when flying. It’s one of the parts of flying that now delays us and sometimes infuriat...

In the fall, football is king, especially in this part of the country. Not only is high school football important, but also the Buckeyes of Ohio State are very popular. Head coach Urban Meyer will be ...

Just so you know, I am always here to help improve your useful knowledge, so today I have answers to questions you may have never considered! Some research was necessary, here. Hope you can use this i...

At this point in my life there are very few firsts, but just last week, there it was. I was at an Ohio State football game where there was an emergency weather situation. I have been attending games a...

The world is always offering tips about how to live better. I came across these tips and decided to see if they will really help us. My research backs them up ... mostly. These suggestions are said to...

It’s time again for the annual “Stella Awards.” For those unfamiliar with these awards, they are named after 79-year-old Stella Liebeck who in 1994 spilled hot coffee on herself and successfully sued ...

Many people grow tomatoes in the summertime in Ohio. You might even do that, too. Actually, it’s an easy thing. Just buy the plants and find a good, sunny place to grow them. We use an extended area o...

Ever since the tragedy of 9/11, the federal government has been working on a more extensive ID for U.S. citizens. Now, just 15 years after Congress passed the Real ID Act to curb terrorism, finally, i...

How many times do you get to do something really special for another human being? George Beeson’s family accomplished this for him. Fortunately they could do exactly what he wanted for a huge birthday...

I’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “It’s all about me.” Well, this week that’s the theme. In this column I often tell stories about my friend’s crazy lives, so now I’ve been encouraged to “fess up”...

Just 88 years ago, the “King” was born. No, it’s not Elvis. We are talking about Arnold Palmer who as a golfer became one of America’s true heav-yweight sports figures. He died in 2016. No doubt he wa...

Have you been to a high school class reunion? I have now been several times and, in fact, just a few days ago I attended my most recent one. I graduated from high school in a Columbus suburb in 1963. ...

Even if you don’t attend church regularly, I’m sure you know someone who does. It can be a place where we go to be reminded of how much God loves us and forgives us for all the crazy things we do ever...