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July 13, 2015

Happy Birthday to You

By Melanie Behrens

The summer months of June and July are very big birthday months for our family and friends. In fact, I almost go crazy trying to keep all the dates straight – who is how old and do I have the proper gift? There’s always a cake or fancy dessert of some kind in the celebration and usually a ca...

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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 
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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 
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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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Woman dies in Watkins Road crash
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Woman dies in Watkins Road crash
By From JT Staff Reports 
January 21, 2026
A two-vehicle crash on Monday was ruled fatal after a Marysville woman died of injuries sustained in the crash. Patrol Lieutenant Josh Kent with the Union County Sheriff’s Office said that a 2007 Hond...
JA boys soccer coach steps down; takes job at Dublin Scioto
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JA boys soccer coach steps down; takes job at Dublin Scioto
By Aleksei Pavloff 
January 21, 2026
The conclusion of head coaching eras can sometimes be bittersweet. Jonathan Alder has seen a tremendous amount of success with Jordan McMurray at the helm of the school’s boys soccer program. Some may...
Local athletes of week named
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Local athletes of week named
By Tim Miller 
January 21, 2026
The Journal-Tribune has named its athletes of the week. Junior wrestler Cami Leng is Marysville’s top athlete. Leng helped lead the MHS girls team to a 77-6 triumph over Olentangy. She scored a 19-3 t...
Cagers on wrong end of scores
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Cole Brewer (24) of Marysville goes up for a basket in this file photo. Brewer scored 10 points during a loss to Springfield. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Cagers on wrong end of scores
By Tim Miller, Bob Putman 
January 21, 2026
A basketball team that has played a game nearly once every two days experienced fatigue during a recent setback. Marysville’s boys varsity hoopsters fell to Springfield 52-34 in what was their ninth c...
Former NU grappler officiates Wasserbeck Classic, named after his grandfather
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Former North Union wrestler Alec O’Reilly, grandson of former and well-known NU head wrestling coach Don Wasserbeck, officiates during a match at the 2026 Wasserbeck Classic at North Union High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
Former NU grappler officiates Wasserbeck Classic, named after his grandfather
By Bob Putman 
January 21, 2026
During a good part of the Don Wasserbeck Classic wrestling tournament, the Wasserbeck family has played an integral role. Starting in 1974, the tournament has been a fixture each year at North Union a...
Girls wrestling teams compete in Heart of Ohio event
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Jonathan Alder’s Allison Funk (right) scrambles with Benjamin Logan’s Addie Anderson (left) during a match at 140 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Girls wrestling teams compete in Heart of Ohio event
By Aleksei Pavloff 
January 21, 2026
A total of four area programs tested their skills at the recent Heart of Ohio girls wrestling invitational. Teams from Jonathan Alder, Triad, Fairbanks and Benjamin Logan ventured to Mechanicsburg Hig...