Off The Hook
July 29, 2016

Her first convention

By Melanie Behrens

This week the Democrats did it in Philadelphia, but last week the Republicans kicked off their nominating events in Cleveland. Both are part of the process in the presidential election of 2016.
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda, from Union County, felt privileged to be one of the 4,000 people able...

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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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Uptown living for older residents
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Developers are proposing a 54-unit, three-story facility labeled as a 55-plus community, shown in the rendering on the right. The facility would locate within the Water and Light District on North Main Street just south of Elwood Avenue. (Graphic submitted)
Uptown living for older residents
Water Light District facility will target those 55-and-older
By Michael Williamson 
April 1, 2026
A 55-plus housing project is being proposed for the Water and Light District in Marysville’s Uptown. At the regular meeting next month, the city’s planning commission will hear a proposal for Marysvil...
Use of employer credit card leads to felony charges
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Use of employer credit card leads to felony charges
By Kyle Meddles 
April 1, 2026
An Ostrander woman is facing five years in prison after allegedly spending over $70,000 on personal items with her employer’s credit card. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Traci Anne Warner, 4...
Holy Week services listed for area churches
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Holy Week services listed for area churches
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 1, 2026
Churches across Union County have announced Easter and Holy Week service schedules. The following is a listing of services by community: Marysville — St. John’s Lutheran Church: Holy week from March 2...
Bundled up egg hunt
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Bundled up egg hunt
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 31, 2026
This past weekend, the Marysville Eagles Lodge 3506 held its annual Easter egg hunt at the American Legion Park. The hunt is supported by members to give their children and grandchildren a fun family,...
Richwood church providing food in Belize
News
Members of the outreach team with Fulton Creek Friends Church are serving villagers in southern Belize as part of a humanitarian mission to curb food insecurity in the region. Above are some of the villagers that have received some care packages from the outreach group. (Photo submitted)
Richwood church providing food in Belize
By Kyle Meddles 
March 31, 2026
A Richwood church has embarked on a humanitarian mission in Belize as part of an effort to help make the locals’ lives a little bit better. The outreach team at Fulton Creek Friends Church, 10950 Fult...
Honda’s Acura brand turns 40
News
Above, the 2026 Acura Integra is manufactured exclusively at the company’s Marysville Auto Plant, using domestic and globally made parts. About 85% of Acura vehicles sold in America in 2025 were made in America, using domestic and globally made parts. (Photo submitted)
Honda’s Acura brand turns 40
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 30, 2026
Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by Honda of America. ––– Acura recently marked 40 years since debuting in America on March 27, 1986, as the first Japanese luxury car brand. With t...