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 ...

Skill, elite drones fuel company success
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Dark Horizon Drones’ Dale Mannasmith, pictured at left, and Cole Chapman, at right, pose with Amanda Sebert and her dog, Gracie, in January after the missing dog was rescued in a field outside Marysville. Mannasmith and Chapman, whose drone company specializes in pet and livestock recovery, helped find the dog after she had been missing for nearly a week. To hear the full rescue story and more about the business, check out episode #233 of the Marysville Journal-Tribune Podcast. (Photo submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
February 24, 2026
For Dale Mannasmith and Cole Chapman, the path to launching Dark Horizon Drones wasn’t the result of a formal business plan. Instead, it developed organically through conversations and curiosity. The ...
100th birthday with Elvis
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By Kyle Meddles 
February 23, 2026
Local resident Margena Harriman, in the blue dress, celebrated her 100th birthday at Walnut Crossing on Monday afternoon. Born in 1926, Harriman became well-known around Marysville for serving custome...
Grand opening of T-hangar set for Friday
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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)
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...
Fairbanks girls wrestlers place ninth during 30-team Port Clinton event
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Fairbanks’ Madeline Cunningham (left) tries to escape from a hold during the Fairbanks Scramble. Cunningham placed second in her weight class during the Port Clinton Lady Redskin Invitational. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)
By Tim Miller 
February 24, 2026
Fairbanks’ girls wrestling team competed during the recent Port Clinton Lady Redskin Invitational. The Lady Panthers were led by Madeline Cunningham (110), who finished second in her weight class. -- ...
Marysville High School seniors plan collegiate sports careers
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These Marysville High School senior boys will continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level. They are, from left, Matthew Page, football, Tiffin University; James Hackworth, baseball, Baldwin Wallace University; Alex McNamara, football, Ashland University; Hunter Sheldon, lacrosse, Baldwin Wallace University; and Bryce Stillion, soccer, Malone University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
February 24, 2026
A total of five Marysville High School senior boys recently signed to continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level. They are Brice Stillion, soccer; Hunter Sheldon, lacrosse; M...
Triad Cardinals fall to Ridgemont
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Cohen Millice (21) of Triad defends against a Ridgemont shot on Tuesday. The Cardinals fell to the Golden Gophers, 63-22. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
By Jack Christian 
February 24, 2026
Triad’s boys basketball squad fell 63-22 to Ridgemont on Tuesday. It was the first contest of a busy three-game week for the Cardinals, who slipped to 1-17. The opening quarter featured two physical, ...
NU tops KIPP Academy
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North Union’s Dainon Lindsey (10) goes up for a shot in this file photo. Lindsey scored 27 points during NU’s victory over KIPP Academy. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
By Bob Putman 
February 24, 2026
North Union defeated Columbus KIPP Academy 61-55 on Tuesday in a non-league game at North Union. The Wildcats (8-10) had the lead at the end of each of the four quarters, capping things with a 23-20 a...
Hackworth’s late-game free throws seal Lady Monarchs’ victory over Grove City
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Marysville’s Jenna Hackworth eyes the basket from the free throw line with 0.2 seconds left to play against Grove City. Hackworth sank two charity tosses for a 45-43 Lady Monarch win on Tuesday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
By Tim Miller 
February 24, 2026
Jenna Hackworth toed the free throw line with a tremendous amount of confidence Tuesday evening. “I told our coach that I’ve got this,” said the Lady Monarch sophomore. “Yes, she did,” agreed MHS head...
Skill, elite drones fuel company success
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Dark Horizon Drones’ Dale Mannasmith, pictured at left, and Cole Chapman, at right, pose with Amanda Sebert and her dog, Gracie, in January after the missing dog was rescued in a field outside Marysville. Mannasmith and Chapman, whose drone company specializes in pet and livestock recovery, helped find the dog after she had been missing for nearly a week. To hear the full rescue story and more about the business, check out episode #233 of the Marysville Journal-Tribune Podcast. (Photo submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
February 24, 2026
For Dale Mannasmith and Cole Chapman, the path to launching Dark Horizon Drones wasn’t the result of a formal business plan. Instead, it developed organically through conversations and curiosity. The ...