Honda could put $50M+ into schools
Local News, News
November 9, 2026
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks Monday during Honda’s announcement of a new $3 billion automobile manufacturing plant in Union County. The facility, planned between Honda’s existing Marysville and East Liberty plants, is expected to begin production in 2029 and have the capacity to manufacture 240,000 vehicles annually. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

Honda could put $50M+ into schools

Proposed payment plan would benefit Marysville, Hi-Point for next three decades

By Michael Williamson 

Local students stand to benefit from more than $50 million over the next 30 years from the new Honda plant.

After the company confirmed Monday what the Journal-Tribune first reported in September, that a new Honda plant was coming to Union County, residents may be wondering what impact that will have...

Honda makes it official
Local News, News
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks Monday during Honda’s announcement of a new $3 billion automobile manufacturing plant in Union County. The facility, planned between Honda’s existing Marysville and East Liberty plants, is expected to begin production in 2029 and have the capacity to manufacture 240,000 vehicles annually. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Honda makes it official
Governor DeWine, company officials announce plans for new auto plant in Union County
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 9, 2026
Honda officially confirmed Monday that it will invest $3 billion in a new Union County automobile manufacturing plant, providing additional details about a project previously reported by the Journal-T...
U.C. interest income could top $5M for 2026
Local News, News
U.C. interest income could top $5M for 2026
By Michael Williamson 
November 7, 2026
The county is on track to make another $5 million in interest income by year’s end. During Union County’s third-quarter investment advisory committee meeting, Treasurer Andy Smarra told the commission...
Rezoning proposal draws opposition in Jerome Township
News, Plain City, Plain City News
The 165-acre farm that is looking to be brought into Jerome Township’s commerce district, identified above within the red border, is owned and operated by longtime farmer and township resident Carl Mitchell. With no heirs to pass the farm to, Mitchell is looking to sell the land to be developed under the township’s commerce district, which could open it up to many development uses including data centers if it is rezoned from rural residential district. (Graphic submitted)
Rezoning proposal draws opposition in Jerome Township
Residents worry it could lead to a data center
By Kyle Meddles 
November 7, 2026
Jerome residents aired concerns about a map amendment that looks to rezone 165 acres of farmland into the township’s commerce district, which could open up the land for a litany of development uses in...
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Honda makes it official
Local News, News
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks Monday during Honda’s announcement of a new $3 billion automobile manufacturing plant in Union County. The facility, planned between Honda’s existing Marysville and East Liberty plants, is expected to begin production in 2029 and have the capacity to manufacture 240,000 vehicles annually. (Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)
Honda makes it official
Governor DeWine, company officials announce plans for new auto plant in Union County
By From JT Staff Reports 
November 9, 2026
Honda officially confirmed Monday that it will invest $3 billion in a new Union County automobile manufacturing plant, providing additional details about a project previously reported by the Journal-T...
OHSAA Soccer and Girls Volleyball State Tournament Pairings
State/Area News
OHSAA Soccer and Girls Volleyball State Tournament Pairings
Soccer state semifinals are Tuesday and Wednesday; Volleyball begins at noon Thursday
November 9, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings for this week’s soccer and girls volleyball state tournaments. The soccer state semifinals are Tuesday and Wednesd...
OHSAA Football Regional Semifinal Pairings
State/Area News
Higher seeded teams will host games for the final time this season
OHSAA Football Regional Semifinal Pairings
November 9, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the football regional semifinal pairings on Sunday afternoon. Unless otherwise noted, all regional semifinal games kick off at 7 p....
Court of Appeals Issues Decision to Preserve OHSAA’s Ruling
State/Area News
Court of Appeals Issues Decision to Preserve OHSAA’s Ruling
Glenville removed from playoffs; OHSAA will continue to work with Cleveland Metropolitan School District
November 9, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Eighth District Court of Appeals issued a decision Thursday that allows the Ohio High School Athletic Association to sanction Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Glenville ...
Court of Appeals Issues Decision to Preserve OHSAA’s Ruling
State/Area News
Court of Appeals Issues Decision to Preserve OHSAA’s Ruling
Glenville removed from playoffs; OHSAA will continue to work with Cleveland Metropolitan School District
November 9, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Eighth District Court of Appeals issued a decision Thursday that allows the Ohio High School Athletic Association to sanction Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Glenville ...
Lady Pioneer spikers battle for D-IV regional semifinal win
Sports
Jonathan Alder’s Audrey Lange sends the ball over the net for a kill against Eastwood on Thursday. Lange helped lead the Lady Pioneers to a Division IV regional semifinal victory at Lexington High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
Lady Pioneer spikers battle for D-IV regional semifinal win
By Josh Kaeser 
November 9, 2026
Jonathan Alder’s volleyball team is one win away from the state semifinals after defeating Pemberville Eastwood in four sets Thursday night during the OHSAA Division IV Region 16 semifinals. The Pione...