Honda gets nimble on production lines
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February 3, 2025
In preparation for electric vehicle manufacturing, Honda is reconfiguring its processes to be able to handle internal combustion engines, hybrids and EVs on the same production line. Above: Honda associates work on battery pack assemblies for the company’s hybrid vehicles during a recent tour of the Marysville Auto Plant. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Honda gets nimble on production lines

Hopes to add 300 jobs

By Michael Williamson 

Honda is focusing on flexibility as it transitions its production line to handle all versions of the internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrid and electric vehicles (EV).

The company recently opened its doors to show what it’s calling the Honda EV Hub at the Marysville Auto Plant (MAP) and how its ...

Airport snow removal costs skyrocket
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The Union County Airport saw a significant increase in cost for snow removal this year, causing officials to question whether the large amounts of snowfall throughout January were just an anomaly. Perhaps the biggest anomaly at the airport is a payphone booth, as seen above in a small social space outside of the main office at the airport in early February. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Airport snow removal costs skyrocket
By Kyle Meddles 
March 12, 2026
The Union County Airport paid upwards of four-times its usual costs for snow removal this year, causing the board to question whether this year was an anomaly or if it is a significant issue moving fo...
North Lewisburg Council hears new cybersecurity policy
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North Lewisburg Council hears new cybersecurity policy
By Chad Williamson 
March 12, 2026
North Lewisburg Village Council held first reading on a new cybersecurity policy designed to protect the community’s digital systems and sensitive data while ensuring compliance with Ohio Revised Code...
Richwood eyes regulations on food trucks
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Richwood Council is looking at how food trucks fit into the village’s proposed peddler regulation ordinance. Above in an image from social media, a food truck is shown at an event at the Richwood Park. (Photo submitted)
Richwood eyes regulations on food trucks
By Kyle Meddles 
March 11, 2026
Council tabled the final reading of a village ordinance for peddler and solicitor requirements after realizing that the code might put accidental restrictions on food trucks visiting Richwood. At the ...
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Airport snow removal costs skyrocket
Local News, News
The Union County Airport saw a significant increase in cost for snow removal this year, causing officials to question whether the large amounts of snowfall throughout January were just an anomaly. Perhaps the biggest anomaly at the airport is a payphone booth, as seen above in a small social space outside of the main office at the airport in early February. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Airport snow removal costs skyrocket
By Kyle Meddles 
March 12, 2026
The Union County Airport paid upwards of four-times its usual costs for snow removal this year, causing the board to question whether this year was an anomaly or if it is a significant issue moving fo...
North Lewisburg Council hears new cybersecurity policy
News
North Lewisburg Council hears new cybersecurity policy
By Chad Williamson 
March 12, 2026
North Lewisburg Village Council held first reading on a new cybersecurity policy designed to protect the community’s digital systems and sensitive data while ensuring compliance with Ohio Revised Code...
Pioneer cagers will face Van Wert during D-IV regional semifinals
Sports
Trey Bentley of Jonathan Alder goes to the basket against defensive pressure. The Pioneers will play Van Wert this evening during the Division IV regional semifinals. The game will be played at Bowling Green State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Pioneer cagers will face Van Wert during D-IV regional semifinals
By Tim Miller 
March 11, 2026
For the third consecutive season, the Jonathan Alder boys basketball squad will play in the Division IV regional semifinals. The Pioneers will put their 20-5 record on the line this evening at Bowling...
Marysville boys bowlers, Lady Monarch Delaney Sherwood place during state tourneys
Sports
Members of Marysville’s boys bowling team are from left, Hayden Cotterell, Lucas Hoffman, Grayson Young, Corbin Levings, Kyle Teters, Carson Blevins and Kai Kozlik. (Photo submitted)
Marysville boys bowlers, Lady Monarch Delaney Sherwood place during state tourneys
By Tim Miller 
March 11, 2026
Marysville High School’s boys bowling team placed 13th during the 16-team Division I state bowling tournament. The event was held on Friday at HP Lanes in Columbus. Centerville placed first with 4,236...
Richwood eyes regulations on food trucks
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Richwood Council is looking at how food trucks fit into the village’s proposed peddler regulation ordinance. Above in an image from social media, a food truck is shown at an event at the Richwood Park. (Photo submitted)
Richwood eyes regulations on food trucks
By Kyle Meddles 
March 11, 2026
Council tabled the final reading of a village ordinance for peddler and solicitor requirements after realizing that the code might put accidental restrictions on food trucks visiting Richwood. At the ...
City seeks info on Jerome data center
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City seeks info on Jerome data center
Marysville would provide water for facility
By Michael Williamson 
March 11, 2026
A decision related to land for a data center will have to wait until more information can be gathered and presented. Marysville City Council voted Monday night to table a measure dealing with BA Mitch...