Pathways of Central Ohio handled over 2,600 crisis calls from Marion and Crawford counties in 2025, providing 24/7 mental health support and tackling local surges in homelessness and utility assistance requests.
Local leaders and mental‑health advocates are preparing a series of events in May, including proclamations and a virtual panel on workplace mental health.
The North Central Ohio ESC is currently hiring for several specialized educational roles and offering a $1.5 million grant to help eligible students obtain their driver’s licenses at no cost.
Marion Matters is expanding its poverty-reduction programming to Crawford County with the launch of Crawford Matters, offering “Getting Ahead” classes and resource navigation at the Crawford Success Center.
Marion County voters will decide on a 1-mill renewal levy for the ADAMH Board to maintain vital local mental health and addiction services without increasing current tax rates.
ADAMH Board Director Brad DeCamp details new initiatives to combat high male suicide rates and rising youth hopelessness revealed in recent Marion County health surveys.
ODOT officials will meet with residents at the Marion County Fairgrounds on March 12 to provide updates and gather feedback on the proposed US 23 and I-71 bypass study.
Marion Technical College is bridging the gap between high school and the workforce through free associate degrees for teens and new bachelor’s programs for healthcare professionals.
A local youth shares how the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides an essential escape and community for siblings through its unique “Marion Sibs” initiative.
Journalists and local officials will gather at Kingston Residence of Marion on Feb. 26 to crown the city’s next chili champion.