Off The Hook
March 8, 2019

Rock and Roll is here to stay?

By Melanie Behrens

I am a child of the ‘60s. That’s 1960s to those of you who don’t know anything about those years. If you have no relationship to that time, you may think I’m really over the hill. That could be so, but during those years we knew great music. It was also a much more respectful and safe world....

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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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Jonathan Alder girls drop basketball contest to Indian Lake; Bunsold squads triumph
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath (front) goes after a loose ball. The Lady Pioneers dropped a 44-32 verdict against Indian Lake. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder girls drop basketball contest to Indian Lake; Bunsold squads triumph
By Tim Miller 
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It was a closer game than some contests it has  played this winter, but Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team fell to Indian Lake, 44-32, earlier this week. The setback put the Lady Pioneers’ overall...
Monarch swimmers topple Dublin Scioto on Senior Night
Sports
Brady Watkins, left, and Halle Ruby, right, of Marysville compete in swimming races. They helped their respective teams to Senior Night victories over Dublin Scioto. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)
Monarch swimmers topple Dublin Scioto on Senior Night
By Tim Miller 
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Marysville’s boys and girls swimming teams had no difficulties in beating Dublin Scioto on Thursday. The boys turned in a 127-63 Senior Night verdict, while the Lady Monarchs splashed their way to a 1...
Six reformatory inmates indicted
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Six reformatory inmates indicted
By Kyle Meddles 
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The Union County Grand Jury has indicted six women in connection to alleged crimes committed while incarcerated at the Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW). They are scheduled to be arraigned on Feb. 11. ...
Woman abducted on test drive
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"No, now you'll sit there and wait like a good girl." - Homeless man to female sales associate when she attempted to end test drive.
Woman abducted on test drive
By Kyle Meddles 
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This story has been updated from a previous version to correct the dealership's name. “No, now you’ll sit there and wait like a good girl,” were the words of a homeless man after he allegedly abducted...
House bills will cost Marysville schools millions
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
House bills will cost Marysville schools millions
By Chad Williamson 
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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
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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...