Honda gets nimble on production lines
News
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 ...

Grand opening of T-hangar set for Friday
Local News, News
The Union County Airport is prepped and ready to open its 15-unit T-hangar building, pictured above, as part of a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. this Friday. The ceremony will mark the end of a five-year, $1.9 million project. (Photo submitted)
Grand opening of T-hangar set for Friday
By From JT Staff Reports 
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The Union County Airport will be holding a ribbon cutting and grand opening of its new 15 unit T-hangar building at 10 a.m. on Friday. According to a press release from the airport authority, the T-ha...
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Triad board learns depth of house bill impacts on budget
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Triad’s board of education approved its financial forecast in a conversation with the treasurer that echoed familiar sentiments concerning state funding. At the regular meeting of the board on Thursda...
“Rules of the game have been changed”
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“Rules of the game have been changed”
Marysville deals with house bill hammering
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If the Marysville School District hadn’t passed a levy in May, it’s likely the immediate future of the district would have looked very different. Developments just before and after voters approved a 5...
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Grand opening of T-hangar set for Friday
Local News, News
The Union County Airport is prepped and ready to open its 15-unit T-hangar building, pictured above, as part of a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. this Friday. The ceremony will mark the end of a five-year, $1.9 million project. (Photo submitted)
Grand opening of T-hangar set for Friday
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 23, 2026
The Union County Airport will be holding a ribbon cutting and grand opening of its new 15 unit T-hangar building at 10 a.m. on Friday. According to a press release from the airport authority, the T-ha...
Triad board learns depth of house bill impacts on budget
Education, News
Triad board learns depth of house bill impacts on budget
By Kyle Meddles 
February 23, 2026
Triad’s board of education approved its financial forecast in a conversation with the treasurer that echoed familiar sentiments concerning state funding. At the regular meeting of the board on Thursda...
“Rules of the game have been changed”
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
“Rules of the game have been changed”
Marysville deals with house bill hammering
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If the Marysville School District hadn’t passed a levy in May, it’s likely the immediate future of the district would have looked very different. Developments just before and after voters approved a 5...
Bridge work may create detour dilemma
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Bridge work may create detour dilemma
By Michael Williamson 
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Crews are planning to replace the bridge on Route 38 near Burns Road soon but that may cause some issues if drivers use the historic Streng Road Bridge as a detour. Union County Engineer Jeff Stauch s...
Jerome Trustees discuss pothole equipment purchase
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Jerome Trustees discuss pothole equipment purchase
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Jerome Township’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday night for one of its two regularly scheduled monthly meetings. Among the topics was the continued conversation surrounding a potential purchase of a dur...
Walk-out doesn’t happen
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Walk-out doesn’t happen
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There was an increased law enforcement presence but no student walk-out at Jonathan Alder High School Friday afternoon. District officials released a statement Thursday reminding students that demonst...