Off The Hook, Society
August 2, 2019

Off The Hook

By Melanie Behrens

It’s not always random… but sometimes it is

 Even in the midst of all the unkind acts related to social media and other wackiness going on, there was a time a few years ago when random acts of kindness were being promoted. I’m sorry that sort of thing seems to have faded away, because ...

Area churches list Easter services
Local News, News, Society
Area churches list Easter services
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 16, 2025
Area churches invite the public to attend special Holy Week activities and Easter services across Union County. Beloved United Methodist Church Maundy Thursday service – April 17, 6 to 7 p.m., at Phar...
District title on line
Society
District title on line
By Tim Miller 
March 4, 2024
Audrey Benedict (center) of North Union eyes the basket during a Division II district semifinal triumph over Heath. The game was played at Sparta Highland High School. The Lady Cats will travel to Cen...
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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House bills will cost Marysville schools millions
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
House bills will cost Marysville schools millions
By Chad Williamson 
January 16, 2026
House bills coming out of the Ohio Capitol have been bouncing around for months, but the actual impact on Marysville schools wasn’t defined until Thursday night’s board meeting. It isn’t pretty. Accor...
MHS and ECHS Winter Homecoming courts announced
Education, Local News, News
MHS and ECHS Winter Homecoming courts announced
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 16, 2026
Marysville High School (MHS) and Marysville Early College High School (ECHS) have announced their 2026 Winter Homecoming courts. The dance will be held on Jan. 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the MHS field ho...
Candidate lineup narrowed to five
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
Candidate lineup narrowed to five
By Chad Williamson 
January 16, 2026
The original list of nine candidates to fill an open seat on the Marysville Board of Education has been trimmed to five. Following an executive session at Thursday night’s Marysville Board of Educatio...
Alder looks to renew income tax
Education, News, Plain City News
Alder looks to renew income tax
By Mike Williamson 
January 16, 2026
Jonathan Alder is hoping to renew its 10-year, 0.75% income tax this year but wants residents to know that doesn’t mean they’re asking for new money, it keeps things status quo. Board of education mem...
Monarch gymnasts tally top score of season; finish behind UA and Jerome during meet
Sports
Marysville’s Maddie Forrester (left) leaps onto the vault, while Abby Gardini of Fairbanks (right) competes on the bars during a gymnastics meet. Teams from MHS and Fairbanks competed against squads from Upper Arlington and Dublin on Wednesday. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
Monarch gymnasts tally top score of season; finish behind UA and Jerome during meet
By Tim Miller 
January 16, 2026
The best team score of the 2025-2026 season was posted on Wednesday by Marysville High School’s gymnastics squad. The Lady Monarchs tallied a score of 127.200, but still fell to Upper Arlington and Du...
Lady Panther cagers earn overtime victory against Cedarville
Sports
Audrey Lahmers (30) of Fairbanks looks to advance the ball against a defender. Lahmers tallied 10 points during an overtime victory over Cedarville. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Lady Panther cagers earn overtime victory against Cedarville
By Tim Miller 
January 16, 2026
The Lady Panthers of Fairbanks got back on the winning basketball track when they traveled to Cedarville on Wednesday. FHS upped its overall record to 10-4 with a 48-41 overtime victory. Fairbanks is ...