Off The Hook
September 21, 2018

Off The Hook: It’s America’s sport

By Melanie Behrens

In the fall, football is king, especially in this part of the country. Not only is high school football important, but also the Buckeyes of Ohio State are very popular. Head coach Urban Meyer will be back this week.
Many football coaches in years past have not only been smart and adept at coaching, b...

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 ...
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Panthers advance to state title match
Sports
Panthers advance to state title match
By Josh Kaeser 
November 13, 2026
Fairbanks’ Kaylor Bowsher (12) celebrates after he scores the match-winning goal Wednesday evening against Xenia Legacy Christian. The Panthers won the Division V state semifinal match 4-3 in double o...
Jordan elected to lead House Republicans
Local News, News
Jordan elected to lead House Republicans
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 13, 2026
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, in the blue shirt, speaks with reporters during one of his annual visits to the Marysville Journal-Tribune newsroom. The Ohio Republican was elected Tuesday to serve as House min...
Raymond replacement
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
Above is a proposal for a possible site plan for a new Raymond Elementary School. This design option features two single-story classroom wings. (Photo submitted)
Raymond replacement
New plan calls for complete rebuild of outlying elementary
By Chad Williamson 
November 13, 2026
Raymond Elementary School will be completely demolished and replaced with a new building under the latest version of Marysville Schools’ facilities plan, a significant departure from earlier proposals...
Pigskin Pickers remain in tight race for season
Columns/Editorials
Pigskin Pickers remain in tight race for season
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 12, 2026
Managing editor Chad Williamson posted the best week of the Pigskin Pickers. There were several AP Top 25 games that proved to be interesting or disastrous, depending on your point of view. Williamson...