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Off The Hook
March 24, 2017

The tire incident

By Melanie Behrens

If you read this column regularly, you may remember my friend, Jill. She has been the source of some wonderful stories over the years and now she’s at it again.
It seems she had packed her car for several weeks for a vacation at the Jersey Shore. She had everything the family would need and was jus...

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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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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...
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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 ...
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Other news
Adkins case remains a priority
Local News, News
Adkins case remains a priority
By Kyle Meddles 
July 7, 2025
June 29, 2025 recently marked the 24th year in the unsolved cold case of 29-year-old Patricia “Patti” Adkins, who’s disappearance on June 29, 2001 is still being actively investigated. “Our investigat...
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Reimagining the fairgrounds
Local News, News
Above, Chris and Megan Guisinger are married in front of friends and family in a facility at the Union County Fairgrounds in 2022. The facilities host a variety of activities outside of the annual fair. (Photo submitted)
Reimagining the fairgrounds
Facilities host a variety of events throughout the year
By Jack Christian 
July 7, 2025
With the Union County fair arriving at the end of the month, residents will flock to the fairgrounds for a week full of fun and festivities. But once the fair wraps up, what happens to the fairgrounds...
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Surfing the reservoir
Local News, News
Surfing the reservoir
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 7, 2025
Grant Niedzwiedski from Grove City found the Marysville Reservoir to be the perfect place to ride his electric hydrofoil surfboard Sunday. The device is a motorized board that allows riders to glide a...
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HEAP cooling assistance available
Local News, News
HEAP cooling assistance available
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 7, 2025
The Ohio Department of Development and The Breathing Association are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. From July 1 through Sept. 30, income...
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Weber to seek seat in 86th House District
News
Weber to seek seat in 86th House District
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 7, 2025
A new candidate is running for Ohio’s 86th House District. Ben Weber, a local constitutional attorney, community leader and conservative Republican recently announced he is running for state represent...
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Youth tennis camp set at MHS
Sports
Youth tennis camp set at MHS
By Tim Miller 
July 3, 2025
The Marysville High School girls tennis program will be conducting a camp for boys and girls on Monday-through-Wednesday (July 14-15-16) at the MHS tennis courts. Sessions will run from 6-8:30 p.m. ea...
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