Podcasts
2 months ago
Beyond the PB&J Truck: How Luke 3:11 Ministries is “recycling hope” in Marion

Luke 3:11 Ministries is expanding its impact in Marion through the Peanut Butter Jelly Truck, “Lumpy Loads” laundry detergent recycling, and inclusive volunteer programs that serve hundreds of local families daily.

Podcasts
2 months ago
Marion Crawford Prevention Programs urges responsible holiday drinking and open parent-child communication

Marion Crawford Prevention Programs and Christy Eckert advise parents on responsible holiday alcohol use, stressing the need for parent-child communication about substance risks and the importance of designated drivers and a teen safe-exit strategy.

Podcasts
3 months ago
Community Spotlight: MTC breaks enrollment record, celebrates president’s 10-year growth

Marion Technical College announced a new record enrollment of nearly 3,700 students and highlighted a decade of significant growth under President Dr. Ryan McCall, alongside the launch of a new Early Childhood associate’s degree.

Podcasts
3 months ago
Community Spotlight: Pittman’s Cleaning and Restoration offers full range of services, 24/7 emergency response

Pittman’s Cleaning and Restoration, led by Darryl, offers comprehensive services including carpet, tile, and upholstery cleaning, alongside 24-hour emergency response for water, fire, and mold remediation across a broad central Ohio service area.

Podcasts
4 months ago
Ohio State Highway Patrol targets impaired driving, school bus violations in statewide safety push

The Ohio State Highway Patrol, including posts from Marion and Mansfield, announced an increased focus on enforcing school bus safety laws and launching a two-week saturation to remove impaired drivers from roadways ahead of the holiday season

Podcasts
4 months ago
AgCredit launches first-time home buyer Program with low 3% down payment for rural properties

AgCredit has introduced a new First-Time Home Buyer program offering up to 97% financing for purchasing homes in rural communities, making homeownership more accessible for those outside city limits.

Education
4 months ago
Community Spotlight: NC State Crawford Success Center boosts workforce training, offers financial aid help

North Central State College’s Crawford Success Center is expanding its workforce development offerings, including a two-day open house to help prospective students and a focus on customized technical training for local employers, often reimbursable through Ohio TechCred.

Podcasts
4 months ago
Community Spotlight: United Way of North Central Ohio secures new Marion HQ, reports clean audit

United Way of North Central Ohio announced a major organizational update, including the purchase of a new headquarters in downtown Marion, a multi-county coffee crawl event series, and its fourth consecutive clean financial audit.

Podcasts
4 months ago
Community Spotlight: AVITA Auxiliary Christmas Open House funds scholarships, patient comfort

The annual two-day Christmas Open House hosted by the AVITA Health System Bucyrus Auxiliary serves as a crucial fundraiser for student scholarships and essential patient comfort items for the hospital.

Podcasts
4 months ago
Community Spotlight: VA burial benefits offer veterans robust, low-cost final options

The Department of Veterans Affairs provides comprehensive burial benefits for eligible veterans and their families, including national cemetery interment, headstones, and monetary allowances.