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 ...

Decision making, mental health priorities for McIntosh
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
New Marysville Board of Education member Erin McIntosh is given the oath of office by district treasurer Todd Johnson Thursday after a short special meeting. McIntosh was selected from nine applicants to take the seat created by the resignation of Bill Keck. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Decision making, mental health priorities for McIntosh
By Chad Williamson 
January 24, 2026
Marysville’s newest school board member believes in making sure students are always prepared to make the next big decision. Erin McIntosh, approved by the board and sworn in on Thursday afternoon, sai...
Residents encouraged by visioning process
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Marysville resident Michelle Cunningham addresses city officials during the community visioning meeting at the Avalon Theatre Wednesday evening. Residents shared their thoughts on the progress of the visioning project and what they would like to see happen in the city. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Residents encouraged by visioning process
By Michael Williamson 
January 24, 2026
Marysville officials have been hard at work on the city’s visioning plan, but what do residents think about the discussion? Overall, they think things are positive. Paul and Kathleen Kramer, Marysvill...
Marysville outside the box
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Consultants Carmine Russo, pictured at left, and Ed Mickelson, at right, lead into a presentation on Marysville’s community visioning event Wednesday. The visioning project, which began in earnest last year, recently wrapped its second phase and will be moving into the third phase of the process. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Marysville outside the box
Program promotes creative ideas about Uptown, traffic, parking
By Michael Williamson 
January 24, 2026
Officials want Marysville residents to “be bold” and think outside the box when it comes to the ongoing community visioning project. Consultants, city council members and administrators have been work...
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Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team honored on 20th anniversary season of state championship
Sports
The March 20, 2006 edition of the Marysville Journal-Tribune splashed the story across the sports section. Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team won the Division III state championship by beating Youngtown Ursuline at The Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center. The newspaper was on display Wednesday evening when school officials held a 20th anniversary recognition for the team. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Jonathan Alder’s girls basketball team honored on 20th anniversary season of state championship
By Tim Miller 
January 24, 2026
“I just can’t believe it’s been 20 years.” That was the reaction of Brianna Votaw when she and her 2005-2006 Jonathan Alder girls basketball teammates returned to the high school Wednesday evening. Sc...
Bunsold cagers top UA Hastings
Sports
Bunsold cagers top UA Hastings
By Tim Miller 
January 24, 2026
The Bunsold Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball squad beat Upper Arlington Hastings 53-24 to move to 15-1. The leading scorers for the team were Tayte Keller and Luke Hensel, with each notching...
MHS grapplers down TW; tied for second in Cardinal Division
Sports
Marysville’s Liam Parrish prepares to pin Thomas Worthington’s Eric Wilson during the 113-pound match Thursday evening. The Monarchs defeated the Cardinals 57-18. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)
MHS grapplers down TW; tied for second in Cardinal Division
By Tim Miller 
January 24, 2026
Marysville’s boys varsity wrestlers remained in contention for an Ohio Capital Conference Cardinal Division championship after defeating Thomas Worthington, 57-18. The victory puts the Monarchs’ divis...
NU’s girls split matches with B. Logan, RV
Sports
Benjamin Logan’s Belle Hughes (left) takes a single-leg shot on North Union’s Jessanie Pfister during a dual a match at 135 pounds. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
NU’s girls split matches with B. Logan, RV
By Aleksei Pavloff 
January 24, 2026
North Union’s girls wrestling team went 1-1 during a tri-match at Benjamin Logan on Thursday. With the postseason peeking around the corner, NU assistant coach Randal Riffle, who is overseeing the gir...
Decision making, mental health priorities for McIntosh
Education, Local News, Marysville School Board, ...
New Marysville Board of Education member Erin McIntosh is given the oath of office by district treasurer Todd Johnson Thursday after a short special meeting. McIntosh was selected from nine applicants to take the seat created by the resignation of Bill Keck. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Decision making, mental health priorities for McIntosh
By Chad Williamson 
January 24, 2026
Marysville’s newest school board member believes in making sure students are always prepared to make the next big decision. Erin McIntosh, approved by the board and sworn in on Thursday afternoon, sai...
Residents encouraged by visioning process
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Marysville resident Michelle Cunningham addresses city officials during the community visioning meeting at the Avalon Theatre Wednesday evening. Residents shared their thoughts on the progress of the visioning project and what they would like to see happen in the city. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Residents encouraged by visioning process
By Michael Williamson 
January 24, 2026
Marysville officials have been hard at work on the city’s visioning plan, but what do residents think about the discussion? Overall, they think things are positive. Paul and Kathleen Kramer, Marysvill...