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November 16, 2018

They tried Holland first

By Melanie Behrens

Everybody knows the story of the first Thanksgiving meal, but maybe not all of it. Basically, here it is.
The Pilgrims, who originated in England, entertained the Indians (Native Americans) with a large meal in what would later be the Plymouth, Massachusetts area. As I was researching the story I cam...

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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 ...

Local News, News

Look out below

By Aleksei Pavloff

July 11, 2025

Some area residents beat the heat by easing into the cooling waters of the Marysville Municipal Pool. Others, like the youth shown above on Friday, would rather get the thrill of leaping from the high...

Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...

Vetoes are a relief to area school officials

By From JT Staff Reports

July 11, 2025

School officials around Union County are pleased with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto efforts regarding the recent state budget process. DeWine signed the state’s $60-billion spending bill at the end of ...

Interviews conducted for Marysville High School head baseball coaching position

Sports

Marysville High School junior Mason Springs follows through on his swing during a 2025 game. Several candidates have been interviewed to become the Monarchs’ new head coach. Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Interviews conducted for Marysville High School head baseball coaching position

By Tim Miller

July 11, 2025

A total of seven candidates have been interviewed to date for the vacancy at the top of the Marysville High School baseball program. The position became open after the 2025 season when Nick Blake, who...

Court News, News

Employee files suit against Honda over unpaid time

By Jack Christian

July 10, 2025

An employee at the Honda Marysville Plant is suing the company, alleging unpaid overtime hours in a newly filed lawsuit. Joab Scott, the plaintiff, claims that he and other employees are owed overtime...

Sports

Morgan Baker, 10, makes a diving catch during a drill at the Marysville girls softball youth camp. More than 80 girls ages 6-13 attended the camp that ran Monday and Tuesday evenings on the Lady Monarch diamonds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Softball camp draws youngsters

By Tim Miller

July 10, 2025

High school baseball teams will begin using double first base starting with ‘27 season

Sports

Jonathan Alder first baseman Zach Gantz attempts to swipe a tag on a retreating runner at the bag. Beginning with the 2027 season, high school baseball teams throughout the United States will use a double first base. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

High school baseball teams will begin using double first base starting with ‘27 season

By Tim Miller

July 10, 2025

In a little less than two years, high school baseball teams throughout the United States will be required to implement a double first base bag. Beginning with the 2027 spring season, a double first ba...