Off The Hook
April 24, 2020

Pocket watches gave them their start

By Melanie Behrens

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 1880, you might not have known where to get one. Of course, you could ha...

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
Locked keys in car
By Melanie Behrens 
April 17, 2020
I have locked my keys in the car a couple of times, most recently at a gas station. I must have bumped the automatic door lock as I got out. When I finished pumping the gas and realized the problem, I...
Other news
Union Manor shooter to be freed
Local News, News
Union Manor shooter to be freed
By Kyle Meddles 
September 26, 2026
The Ohio Parole Board recently voted to approve the release of Charles Price, who has spent nearly 40 years in prison on murder charges. Price, who was convicted in 1989 for shooting his estranged wif...
Power grid project comes with questions
Local News, News
The proposed Grid Growth West Transmission Line through Union County would be just one of three power lines across the western part of the state. Residents were able to share their comments at a public open house Thursday. (Graphic submitted)
Power grid project comes with questions
By Michael Williamson 
September 26, 2026
Union County residents have mixed feelings about the proposed transmission line through the western part of the county. Officials connected to the project said there is also still time for public inpu...
Monarchs outgain Celtics, lose by 33
Sports
Marysville’s Gage Henry (13) comes down with a circus catch which resulted in a 36-yard gain during the second half of Friday’s game. Henry had three catches for 101 yards and a touchdown and had another long touchdown reception negated by a Monarch penalty. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Monarchs outgain Celtics, lose by 33
By Chad Williamson 
September 26, 2026
Marysville’s football team put up a stat line Friday night that you might not believe if you didn’t see the game. Marysville surrendered just 150 yards of offense in its Homecoming contest, but someho...
JA rolls to Homecoming win over Tecumseh
Sports
Christian Amann of Jonathan Alder (2) goes in for a touchdown against Tecumseh. The Pioneers won their Homecoming game, 38-8. (Journal-Tribune photø by Josh Kaeser)
JA rolls to Homecoming win over Tecumseh
By Josh Kaeser 
September 26, 2026
By JOSH KAESER Jonathan Alder started fast and never looked back Friday night, cruising past Tecumseh, 38-8, to remain unbeaten on the season. The Pioneers jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead behind a ...
Fairbanks Panthers drops double overtime verdict to West Liberty
Sports
Fairbanks’ Carson Shope (2) looks to elude West Liberty-Salem defenders. The Panthers fell 33-27 in double overtime during their Homecoming game. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Fairbanks Panthers drops double overtime verdict to West Liberty
By Tim Miller 
September 26, 2026
Winning the Ohio Lottery Pick 6 game will put some money in your pocket. Just don’t use that name around Fairbanks head football coach David Carroll any time soon. The Panthers (1-5) threw a couple of...
Mechanicsburg topples Triad Cardinals
Sports
Quarterback Ty Botkins of Triad takes off with the football at Mechanicsburg. The Cardinals lost 54-0. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)
Mechanicsburg topples Triad Cardinals
By Eva Paspalis Case 
September 26, 2026
The Triad Cardinals varsity football team had a rough night in Mechanicsburg when they faced the Indians for Mechanicsburg’s Homecoming game. Triad fought hard until the very end but the Indians claim...