New Honda plant coming to Union County
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September 24, 2026

New Honda plant coming to Union County

$2.5 billion Honda hybrid plant reportedly planned for area

By From JT Staff Reports 

A new $2.5 billion Honda hybrid vehicle production plant is coming to Union County, the Journal-Tribune has confirmed.

Multiple local sources with knowledge of the project told the Journal-Tribune the new Honda facility will be located in Union County, reportedly somewhere within the Marysville Exemp...

Ben Logan Homecoming court named
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Ben Logan Homecoming court named
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2026
Benjamin Logan High School will crown its 2026-27 Homecoming king and queen Friday during the Raiders’ football game against Graham. Members of the Homecoming Court are, front row, left to right, Hayd...
JA Homecoming court identified
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JA Homecoming court identified
By From JT Staff Reports 
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The Jonathan High School 2026 fall Homecoming court is set and the district will crown its king and queen at this Friday’s football game. Members of the Homecoming court are from left, junior Lillian ...
Farmers seek new land protections
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FHS spikers hold off Southeastern during third set; record sweep
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Fairbanks’ Lexie Grant (7) sets up a kill by Liviann Maine (4) during the match against Southeastern. Also pictured for FHS is Sophie Bostwick (2). (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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Ben Logan Homecoming court named
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Ben Logan Homecoming court named
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2026
Benjamin Logan High School will crown its 2026-27 Homecoming king and queen Friday during the Raiders’ football game against Graham. Members of the Homecoming Court are, front row, left to right, Hayd...
JA Homecoming court identified
Education, News
JA Homecoming court identified
By From JT Staff Reports 
September 24, 2026
The Jonathan High School 2026 fall Homecoming court is set and the district will crown its king and queen at this Friday’s football game. Members of the Homecoming court are from left, junior Lillian ...
Farmers seek new land protections
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Farmers seek new land protections
By Michael Williamson 
September 24, 2026
A group of Darby Township landowners is looking to create the area’s first Agricultural Security Area (ASA). The Union County Commissioners heard a proposal from some of the local farmers Wednesday on...