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Local
1 week ago
Ohio State Marion lecture series to explore history, demography of state’s 19th-century Shaker Villages

Ohio State Marion’s monthly Buckeye Talks on Tap series will feature a free public lecture by Dr. Greg Rose on the unique demographics and history of Ohio’s four Shaker villages in 1850.

Education
1 week ago
Marion City Schools announces new treasurer and two elementary principals

Marion City Schools appoints new treasurer James Corbeil and names Nelle Ratliff and Kyle Burris as elementary principals for the 2026–2027 school year, strengthening district leadership in Marion, Ohio.

Two men stand beside a blue sign reading Welcome, United Service Day 2026, thanking sponsors for the Marion County Solar Project event on a stage backdrop.
Local
2 weeks ago
Over 800 Harding High School students volunteer for annual United Service Day in Marion

More than 800 student volunteers partnered with United Way of North Central Ohio for the annual United Service Day, completing community improvement projects across 30 Marion locations.

Smiling teacher demonstrates a microcontroller LED project in a classroom, pointing to a small green board beside a whiteboard and a screen showing Arduino code.
Education
2 weeks ago
Ohio State Marion expands free high school STEM engineering workshops across central Ohio

Supported by a $10,000 university grant, Ohio State Marion engineering faculty are bringing free, hands-on STEM workshops to high schools in multiple regional counties.

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Education
3 weeks ago
Area middle schoolers earn scholarships at campus mathematics challenge

Nearly 150 students from seven middle schools competed in the Ohio State Marion–Marion Technical College Math Challenge, where top performers earned $13,500 in scholarships and Highland Middle School took first place overall.

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Education
4 weeks ago
Senior season is here: Marion County Schools set graduation dates for the Class of 2026

Marion County Now announces 2026 high school graduation dates as local communities prepare to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026.

LIfestyle
1 month ago
Marion County artist creates murals at children’s museum

Marion County artist Jodi Castillo’s inspiring journey from house painter to muralist is bringing vibrant public art to downtown Marion and the Explore-It-Torium Children’s Museum.

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Local
1 month ago
Ohio State Marion launches Marion Futures Lab with support from $49,480 seed grant

Ohio State Marion launches the Marion Futures Lab, a community-driven project funded by a $49,480 grant to explore local history, cultural traditions, and shared stories shaping Marion’s future.

Education
1 month ago
NCOESC hosts end-of-year meeting for school counselors and social workers

The North Central Ohio Educational Service Center hosted an end-of-year network meeting for area school counselors and social workers, focusing on student mental health strategies and professional wellness through nervous system regulation.

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Local
1 month ago
Ohio State Marion Professor to celebrate 50 years of ‘Cornfield Review’ at downtown event

Dr. Ben McCorkle celebrates 50 years of The Cornfield Review on May 19 at Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen as part of Ohio State Marion’s Buckeye Talks on Tap series.

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