Off The Hook

June 22, 2018

Galapagos Islands – Marysville connections

By Melanie Behrens

I haven’t written about the Galápagos Islands since 2007. That’s when we visited connection number one, Scott Henderson, MHS class of 1981 valedictorian. He moved there 35 years ago and runs a coffee plantation. He also works for Conservation International in Marine Preservation. Now he is marr...

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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 ...

Sports

Marysville’s Levi Crouso drives toward the basket. Crouso tallied eight points during a victory over Olentangy Berlin. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Monarch cagers pummel Olentangy Berlin

By Tim Miller

January 14, 2026

Marysville’s boys varsity basketball team upped its record to 5-7 with a 71-51 verdict at Olentangy Berlin on Friday. The Monarchs led 15-13 during a tightly-contested opening quarter, but broke the g...

Jonathan Alder matmen win Thomas Sr. Invitational behind three champions

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Jonathan Alder’s Edward Anderson (top) puts pressure on Watkins Memorial’s Oliver Colvin before a pin in the 132-pound semifinals. The junior Pioneer was one of three athletes from JA to place first at this year’s edition of the Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational. For more photos, go to marysvillejt.com. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder matmen win Thomas Sr. Invitational behind three champions

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 14, 2026

Jonathan Alder’s boys wrestling team struck gold last weekend after hosting the Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational. The Pioneers took first-place honors with 192 points. Eaton High School (177) finished as t...

Sports

Marysville’s Vinnie Goodman prepares to pin Indian Lake’s Dalton Fullerman during the Marysville Duals tournament on Saturday. Goodman recorded the pin at the 2:00 mark. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)

MHS boys third in duals tourney

By Tim Miller

January 14, 2026

Marysville’s boys varsity wrestling squad placed third during its home duals competition on Saturday. The Monarchs began the day by rolling past John Glenn 61-14. That was followed by a 52-12 loss to ...

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Marysville school board moves to add Junior ROTC program

By Chad Williamson

January 14, 2026

The warrior ethos of the U.S. Army: “I will always place the mission first.” “I will never accept defeat.” “I will never quit.” “I will never leave a fallen comrade.” Marysville Early College High Sch...

Sports

North Union’s Glory Blevins (11) takes a shot from the corner during the first half. The sophomore guard led the team in scoring with 16 points in the team’s win over Northwestern. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Cats roll to hoop victory

By Aleksei Pavloff

January 13, 2026

Occasionally, a target on the back of a leading competitor can work in its favor. North Union girls hoop coach Mitchell Loomis and his squad want to embrace that feeling. “I feel like we are going to ...

News

Head-on crash results in three injuries

By From JT Staff Reports

January 13, 2026

A two-vehicle crash over the weekend sent both drivers and a young passenger to the hospital. On Jan. 9, at approximately 1:49 p.m., troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol's Marysville Post were ...