Off the Hook – It could have been worse!

By Melanie Behrens

She said, “It was so fast” … the robbery, that is. Peggy Wilson (Marysville class of ‘64) and her friend went to Easton Town Center for a cooking class last Saturday. It was to be a day of cookie making at Sur La Table. They ended up taking five cookies home. Peggy said, “They are good, ...

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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 ...

Lady Monarch soccer team outlasts Fairbanks

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Marysville’s Addie Best (left) separates the ball from Fairbanks’ Avery Thorley (right) during the first half of action last Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Lady Monarch soccer team outlasts Fairbanks

By Aleksei Pavloff

August 18, 2025

Marysville’s girls varsity soccer team outlasted Fairbanks last Friday, 3-2, to kick off the regular season. Friday Night Futbol has regularly kicked off the soccer season for both boys and girls prog...

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Lady Pioneers claim marathon volleyball win over Bishop Hartley

By Tim Miller

August 18, 2025

Jonathan Alder posted a five-set volleyball win over host Columbus Bishop Hartley on Saturday during its season opener. The scores from the match were 25-18, 25-21, 18-25, 19-25, 15-9. Ali Hayes led t...

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Local high school golf teams have success

By Tim Miller

August 18, 2025

Fairbanks’ boys golf team competed in several matches during the past week. The Panthers downed Cedarville 153-194. Sam Snyder led FHS with a 37, followed by Dalton Smith-41, Jackson Burns-38, Grady W...

MHS spikers open with split against Grove City, Upper Arlington

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Marysville’s Mya Schroeder (9) sends the ball over the top of Upper Arlington defenders Saturday afternoon. The Lady Monarchs began their season by beating Grove City in a pair of games and falling in three sets to the Golden Bears. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

MHS spikers open with split against Grove City, Upper Arlington

By Tim Miller

August 18, 2025

The 2025 volleyball season began on Saturday with a tri-match split for Marysville. The Lady Monarchs began the competition by sweeping Grove City in a pair of sets. The scores of those games were 25-...

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NU looks strong in preseason win

By Bob Putman

August 16, 2025

All the preliminaries are pretty much done. Now it is time to get down to the real business of high school football. Not that all that has been done over the summer and on the practice field since Aug...

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Panthers don’t show much to future opponents during final scrimmage

By Tim Miller

August 16, 2025

The Fairbanks Panthers held their final football preseason tuneup by competing at Worthington Christian’s preview scrimmage on Thursday. The varsity teams for both schools played three quarters under ...