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Education
4 months 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 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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.

Four young robotics competitors pose with VEX IQ banners, holding a Design Award trophy at the Ohio State Championship 2026.
Education
4 months ago
Grant Middle School Robotics Team headed to World Championship

Grant Middle School Robotics Team 2281B of Marion, Ohio, is headed to St. Louis to represent one of only five Ohio teams at the 2026 VEX World Championship.

Education
5 months ago
From Robots to real-world skills: Marion Tech invites community to Leaders Day Open House

Explore local career training and student life at the first-ever Marion Technical College Leaders Day Open House on April 21, featuring interactive nursing labs and esports tournaments.

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Education
5 months ago
Chemistry Professor Ryan Yoder presented Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching

Ohio State Marion chemistry professor Dr. Ryan Yoder has been honored with the 2026 Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching, marking a record-setting year for the regional campus’s faculty excellence.

Education
5 months ago
Marion Technical College brings STEM learning and career exploration to Bucyrus Elementary

Bucyrus City Schools partners with Marion Technical College to bring hands‑on STEM lessons and early career exploration to elementary students.