HondaJet is first craft of its kind with autonomous landing technology
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February 9, 2026
The HondaJet Elite II , shown above, has been certified by the FAA to become the first production model twin-turbine very light business jet available with Emergency Autoland. (Photo submitted)

HondaJet is first craft of its kind with autonomous landing technology

By From JT Staff Reports 

Honda Aircraft Company announced that the HondaJet Elite II has become the first production model twin-turbine very light business jet certified to equip Emergency Autoland (EAL), following certification of the system by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The installation of this technology h...

P.C. recognizes employees for snow removal efforts
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P.C. recognizes employees for snow removal efforts
By Jack Christian 
February 9, 2026
During the Village of Plain City's recent council work session meeting, the village awarded special recognition to the Public Works Department for its efforts during the last two week’s record snowfal...
Local Special Olympians make state basketball finals
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Members of the Union County Cougars basketball team are, from left to right, in the front row, head coach Zach Noland, Leo Wright, Cayden Larriuz, Andrew Wright and Corey Ford, and in the back row, coach Austin Noland, Auston Cunningham, Chase Gibson, Ivan Green, Quinton Bodine, DJ Litzke and coach Eric Bodine. (Photo submitted)
Local Special Olympians make state basketball finals
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 9, 2026
The Cougars, Union County’s Special Olympics basketball team, made program history this week, winning the South Central Regional Basketball Tournament and advancing to the state finals. For the first ...
State data shows county population to surge in coming decades
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The Club at Woodside apartment complex is one of the new residences to the City of Marysville as part of the expected growth in the cities near future. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
State data shows county population to surge in coming decades
Union projected as second fastest growing county through 2050
By Jack Christian 
February 8, 2026
Editor's note: This story originally ran as part of the 2026 Progress Edition. With growth becoming one of the most important talking points for counties and cities across Ohio, local governments are ...
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P.C. recognizes employees for snow removal efforts
News, Plain City, Plain City News
P.C. recognizes employees for snow removal efforts
By Jack Christian 
February 9, 2026
During the Village of Plain City's recent council work session meeting, the village awarded special recognition to the Public Works Department for its efforts during the last two week’s record snowfal...
Local Special Olympians make state basketball finals
Local News, News
Members of the Union County Cougars basketball team are, from left to right, in the front row, head coach Zach Noland, Leo Wright, Cayden Larriuz, Andrew Wright and Corey Ford, and in the back row, coach Austin Noland, Auston Cunningham, Chase Gibson, Ivan Green, Quinton Bodine, DJ Litzke and coach Eric Bodine. (Photo submitted)
Local Special Olympians make state basketball finals
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 9, 2026
The Cougars, Union County’s Special Olympics basketball team, made program history this week, winning the South Central Regional Basketball Tournament and advancing to the state finals. For the first ...
State data shows county population to surge in coming decades
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The Club at Woodside apartment complex is one of the new residences to the City of Marysville as part of the expected growth in the cities near future. (Journal-Tribune photo by Jack Christian)
State data shows county population to surge in coming decades
Union projected as second fastest growing county through 2050
By Jack Christian 
February 8, 2026
Editor's note: This story originally ran as part of the 2026 Progress Edition. With growth becoming one of the most important talking points for counties and cities across Ohio, local governments are ...
Preparing for the data dump
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Jerome Fire Chief Doug Stewart, pictured above, was met with applause at the township association meeting Thursday night after giving an impassioned statement about how local fire departments struggle to manage emergency calls to the two data centers in Jerome Township. He warned that more data centers may serve to overwhelm EMS services and urged trustees to put them in check. (Journal-Tribune photo by Kyle Meddles)
Preparing for the data dump
Officials debate pros and cons of tech facilities
By Kyle Meddles 
February 7, 2026
A meeting this week painted a picture of the impact of data centers so that elected officials might have an idea of what they bring to the community. The reaction from local leaders differed between t...
Project sprouts two roundabouts
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The preliminary plat for Trotter’s Gate, the single-family section of Marysville North, was approved by the planning commission this week. That development includes subareas B and D, as shown in the graphic above. (Graphic submitted)
Project sprouts two roundabouts
By Michael Williamson 
February 7, 2026
The location and appearance of two roundabouts planned for Route 4 helped push a residential portion of the Marysville North development one step further through the approval process. The city’s plann...
Popular national franchises find local locations
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Chick-Fil-A continues pushing toward its opening date as the building’s foundation takes shape. The long-awaited opening will be spring 2026. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Popular national franchises find local locations
By Jack Christian 
February 7, 2026
Editor's note: This story originally ran as part of the 2026 Progress Edition. The City of Marysville is seeing progress as popular food chains make their mark on the community. Olive Garden and Chick...