Off The Hook

December 14, 2018

Sometimes they can be entertaining, but …

By Melanie Behrens

I love kids and many times they can be so entertaining. As you will see here their minds work in interesting ways. In this Christmas season, their first thoughts are about angels. That seems apropo.
One young child, age five, said, “I only know the names of two angels, Hark and Harold.”
Here are s...

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, News

Traffic calming features, known as bump-outs, shown here in a proposed design at the intersection of Walnut Street and East Fifth Street, are part of a series of potential upgrades the city is considering. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Eyeing the future of Fifth Street

Residents pour over potential plans for city artery

By Michael Williamson

July 1, 2025

Changes are coming to East Fifth Street in Marysville in the coming years and officials are hoping to hear more from residents about what’s being considered for the roadway project. The city held an o...

Local News, News

Two longtime Marysville businesses are sold

Chapman Ford, Industrial Ceramics announce moves on the same day

By From JT Staff Reports

July 1, 2025

Chapman Ford Coughlin Automotive has acquired Chapman Ford, Ohio’s oldest car dealership founded in 1913, adding a third location in Marysville. The newly acquired store, located at 1255 Columbus Ave....

Jonathan Alder girls basketball squad climbs to Division III; Lady Cardinals drop to D-VII for 2025-2026 campaign

Sports

In the photo to the left, Triad’s Gracie Martin (1) goes up against Claire Meihls of Fairbanks for a shot during the 2024-2025 season. In the photo to the right, Jonathan Alder’s Kennedy McGrath drives along the baseline toward the basket. Triad’s girls team has moved down from Division VI to Division VII for the 2025-2026 campaign. The Lady Pioneers have moved up to Division III from Division IV. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Jonathan Alder girls basketball squad climbs to Division III; Lady Cardinals drop to D-VII for 2025-2026 campaign

By Tim Miller

July 1, 2025

The Ohio High School Athletic Association recently released its boys and girls basketball divisional lineups for the 2025-2026 season. Most of the teams in the Union County area will compete in the sa...

North Union Lady Cat cagers look strong during off-season

Sports

North Union’s Gabby Lindsey (right) tries to get past a defender during a regular season game against Olentangy Berlin during the 2024-25 high school campaign. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

North Union Lady Cat cagers look strong during off-season

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 1, 2025

Teamwork and partnership were the main focal points for North Union girls head basketball coach Mitchell Loomis going into the offseason. So far his Lady Cats are holding their end of the bargain foll...

Court News, News

Charges result from incidents of family violence

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

July 1, 2025

Two men have been charged separately in domestic violence incidents after allegedly attacking family members. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Timothy Alan Wilson, 40, of 9793 Boundary Road, R...

Local News, News

Local law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies were trained on special equipment Monday from Project Lifesaver, a program designed to help first responders locate missing individuals with cognitive disorders. Above, the radio receiver, used to locate individuals wearing a transmitter, sits on the Lifesaver kit. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Program tracks wanderers

Project Lifesaver can help find those with cognitive disabilities

By Michael Williamson

June 30, 2025

Law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies from around Union County gathered at the fairgrounds this week to train for Project Lifesaver. The Union County Sheriff’s Office led an expanded, day-long traini...