Off The Hook
September 25, 2020

The legend of Werewolf Lane

By Melanie Behrens

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 collaborated with her on the column.
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North of Marysville, there are two county roads that run east ...

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