Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced the start of the 2013 Take Action High School Video Contest, which gives Ohio high school students a chance to win up to $2,500 in college scholarships. “Ohio high school students are very creative, and this contest allows them to showcase their talents while promoting important messages about […]
75 Schools Coming to Annual College Night Event
September 24, 2013 by
Area high school students from central and north central Ohio, parents, and other interested adults are invited to attend the 38th Annual Marion Area College Night, Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the George H. Alber Student Center on the Marion campus. The event, which is co-sponsored by The Ohio State University at Marion […]
MTC Awarded 2014 Military Friendly Schools Designation
September 23, 2013 by
Victory Media has named Marion Technical College to their coveted Military Friendly Schools® list. The 2014 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on […]
RAMTEC to Celebrate Grand Opening Thursday
September 18, 2013 by
The grand opening/ribbon cutting for the new Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative (RAMTEC), located on the Tri-Rivers Career Center Campus in Marion, is set for September 19, 2013. A business summit will be held at 3:30pm in the Auditorium, followed by the ribbon cutting at 4:30 and public tours through 6:30pm RAMTEC will […]
Local Man Completes Basic Training At West Point
September 18, 2013 by
Cadet Benjamin Michael Crabtree, son of Mike and Diana Crabtree of Marion, recently completed Cadet Basic Training (CBT) at the U.S. Military Academy. Crabtree entered West Point on July 1, 2013 and has successfully completed six weeks of CBT. CBT is considered one of the most challenging events a cadet will encounter over the course […]
United Way Urges Everyone to Get Involved in Education
August 27, 2013 by
United Way of Marion County’s Executive Director says the start of the new school year is a great time to get involved with helping to improve education for local children. Pam Stone submitted the following letter discussing ways everyone can help. No matter how old you are, the back to school season fills many of […]
OSU Welcomes Students to New Year at Marion, Columbus Campuses
August 20, 2013 by
Ohio State University is welcoming thousands of new and returning students to campus as the new academic year gets underway this week. The university says the incoming freshman class is the largest ever. That increase in the freshman class extends to the local campus. According to Director of Enrollment Management Matt Moreau, Ohio State Marion […]
College Students Warned to Look Out For Drugged Drinks
August 20, 2013 by
Students from our state and across the country will begin migrating to Ohio’s colleges and universities this week. Before students settle in on campus, agents with the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) want students to be on the lookout for drugged drinks. Drugging drinks or participating in excessive alcohol consumption are […]
Patrol Reminds Drivers to Watch for Stopped School Busses
August 19, 2013 by
Summer break is ending for Ohio students and for many the journey to and from school will require trips on a school bus. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to pay attention and be alert for stopped school busses. “Although drivers of all vehicles are required to stop for a […]
As School Begins, Ohio AG Warns of Financial Scams
August 19, 2013 by
As families prepare for the new school year, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of financial scams, including phony grant offers. Dozens of Ohioans have reported losing hundreds of dollars to grant scams in the past year. “It’s a busy time of year for many families, and it’s important not to […]
