Off The Hook

February 21, 2020

Hydraulics and the knowledge of Leroy

By Melanie Behrens

His life has been a good one. He graduated from Marysville High School in 1965 and not too
long after that went into a fantastically interesting career … hydraulics. When I first heard this term, I thought – I have no clue what that is. Then the explanations begin from the guy who referred hi...

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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...

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 ...

Education, Local News, News

JA Homecoming queen, king candidates introduced

By From JT Staff Reports

October 2, 2025

Jonathan Alder High School has announced its 2025 Fall Homecoming Court. The JAHS Homecoming Court is pictured above from left to right: senior Emiy Webb escorted by Myles Guthrie; senior Calla Streit...

Local News, News

Union County Sheriff’s deputies and an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper line their cars on the side of the road off Route 31 recently as part of an air speed operation designed to slow down motorists in the area. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)

Things looking up to slow drivers down

Air speed program underway

By Jack Christian

October 2, 2025

Law enforcement agencies in Union County are using an eye in the sky once again as part of its ongoing effort to enforce safe driving habits on area roads. Local drivers have been told to expect the r...

Local News, News

County flooded with resident concerns over cybersecurity incident

By Michael Williamson

October 1, 2025

Union County is asking for residents’ patience as it works through the impact of the cybersecurity incident earlier this year. Officials in the commissioners’ office said they received many more phone...

Sports

Journal-Tribune names high school football players of game

By Tim Miller

October 1, 2025

The second half of the 2025 regular football season began last Friday evening. The Journal-Tribune has named its players of the game. Marysville senior JJ Henry once again earned the honor. He carried...

Sports

Kinley Balzer (1) of North Union works to maneuver the ball against a pair of London players. Balzer tallied a pair of goals during a 10-2 triumph over London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

North Union girls kick way past London

By Bob Putman

October 1, 2025

September has been an up-and-down month for the North Union girls soccer team. Since the start of the month, the Lady Cats had won just two of their seven matches played. They ended the month, however...

Panthers have another big task at hand with trip to Mechanicsburg

Sports

Reid Phelps of Fairbanks brings down a Madison Plains ball carrier in this file photo. The Panthers will travel to Mechanicsburg on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panthers have another big task at hand with trip to Mechanicsburg

By Tim Miller

October 1, 2025

The second in a series of three straight difficult games is on tap Friday for Fairbanks’ football squad. The Panthers will take a 2-4 record into a game at Mechanicsburg (5-1). FHS dropped a 42-0 verd...