Off The Hook
November 27, 2015

Unusual jobs that no longer exist

By Melanie Behrens

Our world is full of innovations, not only in technology, but also in all areas. A product arrives on the market, it’s very expensive and we buy it because we think we need the latest thing. Then two years later, the product is reduced to half the size to make it more useful and half the price, bu...

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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 ...
Other news
County eyes Honda CRA fees
Local News, News
The Union County Commissioners approved the creation of a community reinvestment area (CRA) district, shown above in blue, on the west side of the county. The area will encompass the newly announced Honda plant and allow for future tax abatement requests in this part of Allen and Liberty townships. (Graphic submitted)
County eyes Honda CRA fees
Commissioner wants to cover costs of running abatement district
By Michael Williamson 
November 12, 2026
One Union County Commissioner is looking to make sure the county receives administrative fees associated with a new community reinvestment area (CRA) being established for Honda’s planned manufacturin...
Man accused of pulling gun at bar before crash
Court News, Local News, News
Man accused of pulling gun at bar before crash
By Kyle Meddles 
November 12, 2026
A Marysville man has been charged after allegedly drawing a loaded firearm at a local bar and then crashing his car on Halloween night. The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Phoenix Blaiz Brey, 26,...
FHS boys soccer squad will look for season sweep over X. Legacy Christian during state semifinal
Sports
Carson Price (6) of Fairbanks controls the ball near the sidelines at Granville High School on Sunday during the regional championship contest. The Panthers will face Xenia Legacy Christian today at 7 p.m. in the Division V state semifinals. The match will be played at Springfield High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
FHS boys soccer squad will look for season sweep over X. Legacy Christian during state semifinal
By Tim Miller 
November 11, 2026
Xenia Legacy Christian Academy will take an impressive 21-1-1 record into this evening’s Division V boys soccer state semifinal match. The reason the Knights aren’t unbeaten this fall is due to the te...
Fairbanks’ Miller, Lady Monarch Cave earn first-team All-Ohio recognition after Saturday’s state cross country races
Sports
In the photo above, Fairbanks’ Sadie Miller (far right) is pictured competing in the Division IV girls state cross country race. (Photo submitted)
Fairbanks’ Miller, Lady Monarch Cave earn first-team All-Ohio recognition after Saturday’s state cross country races
By Bob Putman 
November 11, 2026
-- In the photo above, Marysville’s Cameron Cave displays her Division I All-Ohio certificate. Both Miller and Cave earned first-team All-Ohio accolades after the state races. (Photo submitted) -- Fai...
Panther boys soccer team topples Berlin Hiland to claim D-V regional championship
Sports
Fairbanks’ Ty Schroeder (24) delivers a header during Sunday afternoon’s Division V regional championship match against Berlin Hiland. The Panthers defeated the Hawks 4-1 during the match that was held at Granville High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Panther boys soccer team topples Berlin Hiland to claim D-V regional championship
By Tim Miller 
November 11, 2026
Here’s the “sorta, kinda” bad news after Fairbanks’ Division V boys soccer regional championship match. The Panthers saw their streak of 27 unanswered goals in the post-season end Sunday afternoon at ...
Season comes to end as Jon Alder spikers finish as regional runner-up
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Audrey Lange (20) tips the ball past an Ottawa-Glandorff blocker on Saturday afternoon at Lexington High School. The Lady Pioneers’ season came to an end during the Division IV regional championship match. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Season comes to end as Jon Alder spikers finish as regional runner-up
By Tim Miller 
November 11, 2026
Ottawa-Glandorff’s school nickname is the Titans and that’s how the volleyball team played Saturday afternoon when it met Jonathan Alder during the Division IV regional finals at Lexington High School...