Corporate America Family Credit Union (CAFCU) has begun its twelfth year of support for Project Backpack, an annual school supply drive that helps families, students and teachers prepare for the school year. All CAFCU branches will be collecting items such as rulers, highlighters, calculators, binders, and other basic classroom tools to give to local schools […]
MTC graduates 21 students from their 21st Law Enforcement Academy
July 16, 2015 by
Marion Technical College recently congratulated the 21 graduates of the 21st Marion Law Enforcement Academy. “These graduates have the heart, the ability, and the training to serve our community,” said Commander Greg Perry. “These are the special people willing to run into danger to protect and serve. We wish them the best as they begin […]
State says Common Core math, English testing time to be reduced next year
July 14, 2015 by
Ohio’s new Common Core math and English tests will be about three hours per subject each year, the state school board was told this afternoon. Jim Wright, the testing director of the Ohio Department of Education, said he is working with the American Institutes for Research to keep each exam to a three-hour maximum as […]
Over 400 name to Spring Term Dean’s List at Marion Technical College
July 7, 2015 by
Marion Technical College has named 153 full-time students to its Spring Term dean’s list. In order to qualify for the scholastic honor, a student must earn at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 academic average for the term and be enrolled at MTC as a full-time student. Marion Technical College also named 271 part-time […]
State selects AIR to replace ousted PARCC tests
July 2, 2015 by
The state has moved quickly to replace PARCC as its Common Core test provider and will have the American Institutes of Research (AIR) give Ohio’s math and English tests next year, along with the science and social studies tests AIR already gave this past year. Gov. John Kasich signed legislation Monday night banning use of […]
Ohio dumps PARCC for statewide testing
July 1, 2015 by
Ohio became the latest state to pull out of the PARCC Common Core testing consortium after months of angry complaints about the new online tests having too many technology glitches and of eating up far too much learning time for students. In signing the state’s two-year budget bill Tuesday night, Gov. John Kasich agreed with […]
Kids-Palooza is Saturday at Ohio State Marion
June 11, 2015 by
8th Annual Kids-Palooza is set for Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 11:00am to 3:00pm on the campus of Ohio State Marion. The day will include free bouncy gyms, face painting, pony rides, photo booths, activities, a variety of vendors and lots of great prize drawings. In addition to the free activities, the event also works […]
Ohio State University trustees vote to freeze tuition, room and board
June 8, 2015 by
The Ohio State University Board of Trustees has adopted the affordability initiative proposed last month by President Michael V. Drake and instituted a comprehensive freeze on costs for in-state students. In addition, Drake announced the launch of a $15 million affordability initiative that will provide need-based grants to thousands of Ohio State undergraduates. Under the […]
Community urged to “Stuff The Bus” with books and school supplies
May 29, 2015 by
United Way of Marion County is teaming up with organizations and local businesses for this year’s Stuff the Bus Book & Supply Drive through June 15, 2015. Working together, they are asking Marion County residents to help stuff buses full of new and like-new books, as well as school supplies, to help children in Marion […]
United Bank awards 10 scholarships to Marion County seniors
May 29, 2015 by
United Bank recently hosted their Annual Academic Awards Breakfast at the Marion Chamber of Commerce. Each year the breakfast is held to honor seniors from the county high schools. They are chosen by their administration according to their academic records, extracurricular activities, and their overall achievements. Featured guest speaker, Gus Comstock, Marion’s CAN DO Director, […]
