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 ...

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
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
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...
Woman indicted over school threat
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Woman indicted over school threat
By Kyle Meddles 
March 10, 2026
The Marysville woman who was arrested for making alleged terroristic threats against the schools has now been indicted. The Union County Grand Jury has charged Colleen Joan May, 37, of 288 Prairie Dri...
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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
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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
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
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...
Marysville’s Riley, Jon Alder’s Thomas capture district wrestling championships
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Marysville freshman Avery Riley prepares to pin an opponent in this file photo. Riley captured a district championship in her weight class and is one of several MHS girls who will compete in the upcoming state tournament. (Journal-Tribunen photo by Tim Miller)
Marysville’s Riley, Jon Alder’s Thomas capture district wrestling championships
By Bob Putman 
March 10, 2026
A pair of freshmen brought home wrestling championships as area teams competed Saturday and Sunday in girls district tournament action at Big Walnut High School. Avery Riley of Marysville earned the t...
Benjamin Logan wrestlers place at district; advance to state tournaments
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These Benjamin Logan girls competed in the Southwest District wrestling tournament. They are from left, Sophia Harris, Bella Hughes, Makenley Harker and Livi Achor. (Photo submitted)
Benjamin Logan wrestlers place at district; advance to state tournaments
By Tim Miller 
March 10, 2026
Benjamin Logan’s girls wrestling team placed fourth during the Southwest District tournament that was held at Harrison High School. The Lady Raiders accomplished that with only four athletes in the to...