Off The Hook
June 17, 2016

Road rage runs rampant

By Melanie Behrens

Road rage is a crazy thing. I believe, sometimes people are really angry about something else and when a little thing goes wrong while they’re driving, they take it out on others. Occasionally, it has been reported that there have been serious consequences to people who are angry at each other on ...

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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 
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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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North Union’s Dainon Lindsey tries to get past Collin Matrix of Pleasant during Tuesday’s game at Pleasant. (Journal Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
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Turf projects progressing on Marysville High School varsity softball, baseball diamonds
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Work continues this week on the turf project at the Marysville High School varsity softball and baseball diamonds. Both fields are receiving artificial infield turf and it is anticipated both fields will be ready for the start of the 2026 spring seasons. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
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Marysville’s Rylan Brown (top photo) and Elara Baumbarger (bottom) are shown competing during a 2025-2026 swimming meet. They are among the Monarch athletes who will compete this weekend in the Division I district meets that will be held at Ohio University.
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By Tim Miller 
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Marysville’s boys swimming squad captured first-place honors in three Division I sectional events. The sectional was held this past weekend at the Delaware YMCA. Ryan Brown won the 50 yard freestyle, ...
Marysville High School girls, boys bowlers capture division titles
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Lady Monarch bowlers are from left, Khloe Smith, Lisa Harris, Lilly Riffle, Cheyenne Lanning, Delaney Sherwood, Tana Young and Abby Williams. (Photo submitted)
Marysville High School girls, boys bowlers capture division titles
By Tim Miller 
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The Marysville Monarch girls and boys bowling teams both captured Division B titles in the COHSBC. It marked the first time in school history that either program won or shared a division championship....
Monarch wrestling senior Shuster joins United States Army Reserves
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Marysville’s Brayden Shuster (red) competes during senior night when the Monarchs hosted Delaware Hayes earlier this season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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By Aleksei Pavloff 
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Marysville’s Ainsley Rogan (15) puts up a shot in this file photo. Rogan tallied 23 points during a 62-51 win at Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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By Tim Miller 
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Marysville’s girls basketball team concluded the regular season with a 62-51 victory at Olentangy Berlin. MHS finished the regular campaign with a 15-7 record. The Lady Monarchs fell behind 17-7 in th...