Off The Hook
October 18, 2019

Off the Hook – Deep thinkers to the rescue!

By Melanie Behrens

Farmers and cowboys both spend a great deal of time outdoors for their work. That allows them time to think and has produced some of the most interesting and thoughtful expressions I have heard in a long time. These expressions don’t just apply to working outdoors. They carry over to life in gene...

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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 ...
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Jonathan Alder volleyball picks up non-conference win against Marysville
Sports
Peyton Hanna jumps high and hits the ball over the net during a match against Marysville (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder volleyball picks up non-conference win against Marysville
By Sarah Vollrath 
August 22, 2026
The Jonathan Alder Varsity Volleyball Team picked up a non-conference win over host Marysville tonight. The Pioneers won in straight sets with scores of 25-19, 25-20, and 25-17. Their record improves ...
Sports for the week
Sports
Sports for the week
August 22, 2026
Monday (Aug. 24) Marysville girls golf at Oakhaven for OCC match, noon Fairbanks girls golf home vs. Pleasant, 4:30 p.m. Fairbanks boys golf at Springfield Catholic Central, 4:30 p.m. North Union boys...
Marysville fifth grade class passes 500 students
Local News, Marysville School Board, News
Marysville fifth grade class passes 500 students
Is largest class ever; district bucks statewide enrollment trends
By Chad Williamson 
August 22, 2026
Marysville Schools is beginning the new school year with more students than it had last year and dozens more could still be on the way. The district continues to see its student population buck a stat...
Jerome residents question renovations
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Jerome residents question renovations
By Kyle Meddles 
August 22, 2026
As Jerome Township moves forward with plans to renovate the township hall, a pair of residents voiced their distaste in the decision to spend up to $2.1 million on the project. “By choosing to spend m...
Spending outpaces revenue for Triad
Education, News
Spending outpaces revenue for Triad
By Kyle Meddles 
August 22, 2026
Financial projections indicate that Triad will begin deficit spending in fiscal year 2027 (FY27). At the most recent Triad Board of Education meeting, members approved the financial forecast presented...
DeWine seeks speedy federal storm review
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DeWine seeks speedy federal storm review
By From JT Staff Reports 
August 21, 2026
Gov. Mike DeWine is asking federal officials to speed up damage assessments in Ohio as repeated storms continue to impact communities across the state. DeWine announced that he has asked the Federal E...