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Marion, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Marion! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Marion mom turned hospital front-desk job into RN career
- Which Marion-area athletes earned MOAC track honors at Harding Stadium?
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 61 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the a.m.; some sun, temps: high: 60, low: 44.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hundreds of North Central State College students celebrate graduation (mansfieldnewsjournal.com) — A Marion family is celebrating as Melanie Owens, 47, completes her nursing degree after commuting from Marion to North Central State College while working at OhioHealth Marion Hospital. Nearly 400 students from across the region took part in the 2026 commencement, highlighting affordable degree paths, College NOW dual-credit options, and graduates already stepping into in-demand health care and technical careers. 
• RV's Finley Blevins using MOAC meet to springboard her pole vaulting (marionstar.com) — Marion-area track fans just saw River Valley sophomore Finley Blevins win the MOAC pole vault title at Harding Stadium with an 11-foot jump, building on last year’s state appearance. The meet also produced several all-league finishes for River Valley, Highland, and Marion Harding athletes as postseason competition approaches.
📸 Around Marion
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PYAA tennis Camp →
Grant Middle School 420 Presidential Drive Marion OH 43302
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PYAA Tennis Camps →
Grant Middle School 420 Presidential Drive Marion OH 43302
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HHS Volleyball open gym if no rain →
Harding High School 1500 Harding Hwy East Marion, OH 43302
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Ambassadors Ribbon Cutting Celebration PRUNE Tree Care Experts- May 14, 2026, 4:00 p.m. →
Marion Area Chamber-Commerce PRUNE Tree Care Experts (joint ribbon-cutting with Marion Valley Post Acute) 400 Barks Rd Marion, OH 43302
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Business After Hours Open House - Marion Valley Post Acute - Thursday, May 14, 2026 →
Marion Area Chamber-Commerce Marion Valley Post Acute 400 Barks Rd W. Marion, OH 43302
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Varsity Boy's Track Outdoor at Shelby City Schools River Valley
Pleasant Community Digital Academy Marion, OH 43302
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Varsity Softball at Centerburg High School
Pleasant Community Digital Academy Marion, OH 43302
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PYAA Tennis Camps →
Grant Middle School 420 Presidential Drive Marion OH 43302
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Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Money Matters - Marion Matters Events
United Way of Marion County Marion Matters Inc., 790 Kenton Ave, Marion, OH, 43302
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Varsity Baseball at Highland High Middle School
Pleasant Community Digital Academy Marion, OH 43302
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Varsity Boy's Track Outdoor at Shelby City Schools River Valley
Pleasant Community Digital Academy Marion, OH 43302
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Varsity Softball at Centerburg High School
Pleasant Community Digital Academy Marion, OH 43302
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Would anyone be willing to take in this cutie pie 🥹🥹 he will be 16 weeks this Saturday.
I got him for my kids and he’s a very loving kitten we just don’t have the time for him with us working so much. Only ever been around siblings and… (Nextdoor Harding Memorial) - Tara at Brush Nail and Skin Bar does an excellent job with haircuts and hair dyes.
Her prices are also great. Give her a visit if you’re looking for a new place or a better deal :) Address: 2415 Crissinger Rd Marion, OH 43302… (Nextdoor Marion Central)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Marion. Apply here.
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Overnight in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Richwood
- Route 37 northbound closes (rgnews.biz)
Mount Gilead
- Northmor, Mount Gilead win big in baseball Monday (morrowcountysentinel.com)
Bucyrus
- New survey highlights widespread conservation success among Northwest Ohio Farmers (crawfordcountynow.com)
- Bomb squad stabilizing scene of police-involved shooting in Bucyrus (cantonrep.com)
- Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for May 11, 2026 (bucyrustelegraphforum.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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