Chip shortage prompts Honda slowdown
Local News, News
October 27, 2025

Chip shortage prompts Honda slowdown

By Michael Williamson 

The Marysville Auto Plant will be among the Honda factories seeing a reduction in car production starting this week.

The auto manufacturer said the company is experiencing a semiconductor chip shortage across the industry that’s putting pressure on production.

“We are currently managing an industr...

City acts to close problem bar
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Marysville officials are objecting to the liquor permit renewal for Slushed Up, the bar pictured above at 116 N. Main St. City officials said there have been too many calls to the police department reporting issues at the bar going back to August of last year. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
City acts to close problem bar
Police have been called for 40 incidents in last 16 months
By Michael Williamson 
December 15, 2025
A rap sheet of disturbances over a short period of time led Marysville officials to challenge the future of a problematic local bar. Marysville Police Chief Tony Brooks said Slushed Up, the business a...
Do you wanna build a (really tiny) snowman?
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Do you wanna build a (really tiny) snowman?
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This pair worked to piece together a tiny snowman on a table along Main Street recently. The snow an chilly temperatures continued in the area through the weekend as 3-4 inches of the white stuff was ...
Roundabout a factor in JA planning
Education, News, Plain City News
Jonathan Alder officials are working on facility planning ahead of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s planned roundabout project at U.S. 42 and Price-Hilliards Road near Canaan Middle School. ODOT has three possible roundabout configurations for the Madison County intersection, including the one shown above, which adjusts the alignment of the roadways for cars to enter at an angle. (Graphic submitted)
Roundabout a factor in JA planning
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More than a month after Election Day, Jonathan Alder is ready to hit the ground running on its planned construction project. The board of education had its first regular meeting this week since vote t...
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North Union’s Brody Rote (left) defends a double leg shot by Marysville’s Maddox Shaky during the first round of consolation matches for the 138-pound weight class. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)
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City acts to close problem bar
Local News, Marysville City Council, News
Marysville officials are objecting to the liquor permit renewal for Slushed Up, the bar pictured above at 116 N. Main St. City officials said there have been too many calls to the police department reporting issues at the bar going back to August of last year. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
City acts to close problem bar
Police have been called for 40 incidents in last 16 months
By Michael Williamson 
December 15, 2025
A rap sheet of disturbances over a short period of time led Marysville officials to challenge the future of a problematic local bar. Marysville Police Chief Tony Brooks said Slushed Up, the business a...