Where were you when the storm hit?

By Melanie Behrens

Rosella Chandler Renz (MHS class of ‘64) sent me a scrapbook full of the memories of her mother, Grace, about the tornado that hit Marysville in 1971. Her mother had amassed pictures and stories from the Journal-Tribune about that mega event.
All this brought back our family’s memories of that 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

Bear Swamp crossing upgraded

By Janis Potochnik

January 9, 2026

Drivers heading down Bear Swamp Road will notice new warning gates at the railroad crossing near Shirk Road. Crews were on-site Thursday installing the new features, which replace the north and south ...

Court News, Local News, News

Tampering charge stems from drug test scheme

By Kyle Meddles

January 8, 2026

A Marysville woman is facing a charge of tampering after allegedly hiding a bottle of synthetic urine inside of her to pass a drug screening. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Tiffany Ann Combs...

Local News, News

Settlement to result in AEP rate drop

By Kyle Meddles

January 8, 2026

A major electricity provider is set to decrease electric rates for its customers following a settlement. On Wednesday, AEP Ohio filed an agreement at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to ...

Education, News

Triad to use new hall pass methods

By Kyle Meddles

January 7, 2026

Triad High School is planning to trial two new hall pass methods designed to improve classroom instruction time by having fewer students in the hallways. During an organizational meeting of the board ...

Local News, News

Hubbs family to donate $500,000 toward new emergency department

By From JT Staff Reports

January 7, 2026

On his way out the door as President and CEO of Memorial Health, Chip Hubbs and his wife, Staci, are contributing $500,000 to support the construction of the hospital’s new $56 million emergency depar...

Sports

Triad girls fall to Elgin

By Tim Miller

January 7, 2026

Triad’s girls basketball team dropped a 58-19 verdict to Marion Elgin. The Lady Cardinals fell to 0-11 for the season. Jazz Ford led Triad with seven points and six rebounds. Taylor Queen finished wit...