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January 26, 2018

A dog’s life

By Melanie Behrens

The second dog in the family, Daisy, pictured above, knew how to ring the bell to go outside and fetch the newspaper. She could carry the smaller ones, weekday papers, in her mouth, but had to drag the large weekend papers.
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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 ...

Panther cagers roll past Triad Cardinals

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Fairbanks’ Cody Gallmeyer (10) splits Triad’s Makye Gaston (2) and Caleb Jordan (3) on defense during the first half of action. The sophomore guard accounted for 13 points in the team’s win over the Cardinals. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Panther cagers roll past Triad Cardinals

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 12, 2026

Fairbanks’ boys basketball team made quick work of Triad, 67-34, to remain unbeaten in conference play. Fans for both Ohio Heritage Conference squads packed Triad’s gym for Friday’s North Division co...

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NU boys, girls wrestlers compete in weekend tournaments

By Bob Putman

January 12, 2026

North Union finished fourth overall in the “A” Classic wrestling tournament, held Friday and Saturday at Elmore Woodmore High School. The Wildcats had six wrestlers place in the top eight, led by Coll...

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North Union boys hoopsters defeat Shawnee

By Bob Putman

January 12, 2026

North Union defeated Shawnee 59-51 in Central Buckeye Conference boys basketball play on Friday at North Union. The Wildcats (3-5 overall, 2-1 CBC) trailed 27-25 at the half, but outscored the Braves ...

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Jonathan Alder bowlers win matches; Triad drops two

By Tim Miller

January 12, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s boys bowling team downed Springfield Shawnee by a 2998-2755 count. Braden Warren led JA with a two-game series of 496. He was followed by Fred Bluhm-452, Gavin Murphy-402, Cooper Flem...

Lady Monarchs get back on track with victory over Olentangy Berlin Bears

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Marysville’s Laine Dumbauld (20) and Jenna Hackworth (right) battle for a rebound against Olentangy Berlin. The Lady Monarchs won, 57-52. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Monarchs get back on track with victory over Olentangy Berlin Bears

By Tim Miller

January 12, 2026

Marysville girls basketball coach Chris Freeman was hoping for a good response from his squad on Friday after a tough loss at Dublin Coffman earlier in the week. A 57-52 victory over Olentangy Berlin ...

Olentangy Berlin beats Marysville gymnasts

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Marley Phillips of Marysville works on the bars during a gymnastics meet against Olentangy Berlin this week. The Bears won the meet 131.1-124.95. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Olentangy Berlin beats Marysville gymnasts

By Tim Miller

January 10, 2026

Marysville’s gymnastics team dropped a 131.1-124.95 decision to Olentangy Berlin. The competition was held earlier this week at the Marysville Early College High School. Top individual performances fo...