Remembering your mother

By Melanie Behrens

Mother (muhth-er) – One person who does the work of 20, for free.
Mother’s Day is almost here. Whether your mother is still with you or just a great memory, there’s lots to be said about our mothers. Mothers work hard! They are the cook, laundress, maid, chauffeur and child psychologist. Th...

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...

Off The Hook

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 ...

Local News, Marysville City Council, News

City focuses on safe EV charging

By Michael Williamson

April 9, 2026

The City of Marysville is working to minimize fire risks associated with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Planning commission members heard an amendment to the city’s zoning text Tuesday eveni...

News, Plain City, Plain City News

Fire chief, trustee flare-up in Jerome

By Jack Christian

April 9, 2026

At Tuesday night’s Jerome Township board meeting, trustee Joe Craft addressed comments made during the March 17 trustee meeting by Chief Stewart. Chief Stewart was awarded the 2026 Salute to Leaders F...

Court News, Local News, News

Most members of Richwood drug ring enter guilty pleas

By Kyle Meddles

April 9, 2026

Four of the five alleged members of the group behind the drug trafficking enterprise that operated in Union County between Richwood and Marysville have pleaded guilty to crimes connected to the operat...

News

Getting help from the boss

By Tim Miller

April 8, 2026

When you need assistance, you might as well go straight to the top. Marysville school superintendent Zack Howard helps with the hurdle crew during Tuesday evening's triangular track and field meet aga...

Education, News

Triad prom court recognized

By From JT Staff Reports

April 8, 2026

Pictured above are members of Triad's prom court. They are, from left to right, Gracie Martin, Ava Phillips, Melissa Graham, Jazzy Ford, Emma Webb, Jayden Blackburn, Makye Gaston and Wyatt Smith. Not ...

Sports

Jon Alder netters drop match

By Tim Miller

April 8, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s boys tennis team dropped a 4-1 verdict to Delaware Hayes. The only Pioneer victory came at second singles when Nathan McCain defeated Hayes’ Brewster 6-3, 6-4. In other singles matche...