Off The Hook, Society
May 10, 2019

Off The Hook: It can be complicated

By Melanie Behrens

It can be complicated
“Motherhood is like Albania. You can’t trust the descriptions in the books, you have to go there.” – Marni Jackson.
“Being a mother is a wonderful thing and the most exhausting time … ever.” Me.
My own experience as a mother is with boys, so I totally underst...

Area churches list Easter services
Local News, News, Society
Area churches list Easter services
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 16, 2025
Area churches invite the public to attend special Holy Week activities and Easter services across Union County. Beloved United Methodist Church Maundy Thursday service – April 17, 6 to 7 p.m., at Phar...
District title on line
Society
District title on line
By Tim Miller 
March 4, 2024
Audrey Benedict (center) of North Union eyes the basket during a Division II district semifinal triumph over Heath. The game was played at Sparta Highland High School. The Lady Cats will travel to Cen...
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...
Other news
Forbes, Newsweek among those honoring Memorial
Local News, News
Forbes, Newsweek among those honoring Memorial
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 6, 2026
Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by Memorial Health. ––– Reinforcing its reputation as a top-level healthcare system, Memorial Health has recently received five national awards hig...
Multiple Hondas make Car and Driver list
Local News, News
Pictured above is the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport. (Photo submitted)
Multiple Hondas make Car and Driver list
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 6, 2026
Editor’s note: The following information is supplied by Honda of America. ––– The editors at Car and Driver have honored seven Honda models with 2026 “Editors’ Choice” awards, recognizing each vehicle...
Large scale city projects to hit high gear in 2026
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
A rendering shows the planned apartments along North Main Street, one of the first projects for the Water and Light/Silos project set to start work next month. (Graphic submitted)
Large scale city projects to hit high gear in 2026
By Michael Williamson 
February 6, 2026
Editor's note: This story originally ran as part of the 2026 Progress Edition. A couple of large-scale, transformational projects in the City of Marysville are continuing to gain momentum. While thing...
Three to seek commissioners seat
Local News, News
Three to seek commissioners seat
Filing deadline passes for May 5 primary
By Michael Williamson 
February 6, 2026
Union County voters now have a better idea of who will appear in the primary election this spring. The filing deadline for candidates and issues on the May 5 ballot ended Wednesday leaving local voter...
JA girls fall to Davidson
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Caroline Timberlake (2) takes a shot while being guarded by an opposing Wildcat during the first half of play. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
JA girls fall to Davidson
By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 5, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team is now on a four-game skid after suffering a 49-30 loss to Hilliard Davidson. The Scarlet and Black fell to 4-16 overall following the result of the non-conferen...
Wildcats top Pioneers
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Byron Byerly (32) scores inside the paint after getting past Wildcat defenders during the first half of action. The sophomore Pioneer accounted for eight points in the team’s loss to Hilliard Davidson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
Wildcats top Pioneers
By Aleksei Pavloff 
February 5, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s boys basketball squad suffered a 52-44 setback to Hilliard Davidson. The loss puts the team at 14-5 overall with three more games left on the schedule before the postseason begins. Fo...