Scott and Roberta Ruth, owners of Marion, Ohio electrical contractor Cogburn Electric, Inc., have recently donated the necessary materials needed to construct a new multi person work station for the Industrial Electricity class at the Pioneer Career and Technology Center in Shelby Ohio. Under the direction of instructor Rob Flannery, the work station will allow […]
Sakamura USA Makes Large Donation to Future OSUM Science & Engineering Building
May 22, 2014 by
Sakamura USA of Marion, Ohio recently made a substantial investment in this region’s higher education infrastructure, presenting the first installment of a $50,000 donation to The Ohio State University at Marion’s future Science & Engineering Building. Ohio State Marion Director of Community Relations & Development, Dave Claborn was informed of the news Wednesday and officially […]
Bill to Tweak Ohio Education Policy Headed to Conference Committee
May 22, 2014 by
A mechanism to revise Ohio’s Common Core standards and a reprieve for educators implementing them next year were among several education policy tweaks made in legislation passed Wednesday. The House is expected to reject the changes, sending the legislation to a conference committee of lawmakers from both chambers and sides of the aisle to sort […]
Marion Community Foundation Awards Over $322,000 in Scholarships
May 16, 2014 by
Marion Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2014 Scholarship Program awards — $322,225 in 166 scholarships awarded to 116 scholars. This total includes 11 new scholarships since last year’s program. “We at Marion Community Foundation are so pleased to annually award and recognize outstanding young people throughout our community, including Marion County and […]
Head Start Holding Enrollment for Preschool
May 14, 2014 by
Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission (OHCAC) is enrolling now for their free preschool program. OHCAC officials say Head Start helps all 3, 4, or 5 year old children succeed. This preschool program offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum, nutritious meals and possible busing. Services are also offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities. […]
OSUM & United Way Partner to “Pay It Forward”
April 25, 2014 by
The Pay It Forward Celebration held on April 22, 2014 marked the end of another year-long Ohio State Marion and United Way of Marion County’s Pay It Forward project for Ohio State Marion English students. This semester’s students in Amy Tibbals’ English 2367.01 course presented awards to three local non-profit organizations with the goal of […]
OSU Marion Students Showcase Research at Denman
April 14, 2014 by
Ohio State Marion students Travis Blanton, Paige Clark, and Bobbi Hupp-Wilds presented research abstracts at the 19th annual Denman Undergraduate Research Forum on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC), on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University. Ohio State’s Denman Forum welcomes hundreds of undergraduate researchers from across […]
OSU Study: Kindergarten Test Reveals Who Is Likely to Read in Third Grade
April 9, 2014 by
A test that all Ohio children take in kindergarten can predict with striking accuracy if they will be proficient readers by third grade, new research reveals. The study of students in Columbus City Schools found that two-thirds of children who showed potential reading problems when tested in kindergarten later failed the reading portion of the […]
Tri-Rivers Hosting Health Career Open House
April 2, 2014 by
On Friday April 4, 2014, Tri-Rivers Adult Education will be hosting a Health Career Open House at 333 East Center Street, Marion, the site of their Satellite Healthcare Educational Facility. They will be giving tours and talking to prospective students from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and again from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Anyone […]
Open Enrollment Forms Available for Marion City Schools
April 2, 2014 by
Parents of students who live outside the Marion City School District, but wish to have their children attend one of the eight City Schools for the 2014/2015 school year are able to pick up the necessary forms at each of the Marion City School buildings. The open enrollment policy gives parents the opportunity to choose […]
