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OhioHealth honors Marion oncologist for expanding care
A personal loss helped set Dr. Arvinder Bhinder on a path to transform cancer care in Marion. More than a decade after joining OhioHealth , Bhinder has been honored for helping bring specialized treatment, precision medicine and clinical trials closer to patients. Bhinder received the Distinguished Service in Medical Oncology Award on Oct. 9 at OhioHealth's Fall Cancer Conference, according to a community announcement. The recognition honors his work helping expand cancer services in Marion and across the OhioHealth system. His interest in oncology grew from a personal loss. During his first year of medical school in India, Bhinder learned his mother had breast cancer. His family struggled to find specialized care, with the nearest cancer center requiring a two-day train ride. She died less than a year later. "For a long time, I was afraid of cancer," Bhinder said. "But during my training, I saw how research and innovation were transforming outcomes for patients. It opened my eyes to the possibility of making a real difference in people's lives." Building cancer care in Marion After residency training at the University at Buffalo, Bhinder joined a research program at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. He later completed a fellowship in
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PODCAST: Pillar Credit Union steps up to save Marion’s “Coats for Christmas” Drive, shares holiday budgeting options
MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Pillar Credit Union is stepping in to ensure Marion’s longtime “Coats for Christmas” drive continues this winter after learning the annual event was not scheduled to return in 2026. Speaking on the “Community Spotlight” podcast, Pillar Credit Union representative Daniel Bradshaw said...
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Pleasant volleyball star Kam Roberts gets another Fahey Bank Award as she heads to college
The libero in volleyball needs to do all the dirty work, chasing after serves and hits, diving on the floor to sacrifice her body, making sure the ball stays in play for her team so the setter can get the offense going at the net. But besides a good pair of knee pads, a libero also needs invisible pop-poms. She is the team's cheerleader after good plays and bad. She is the one tasked with bringing energy to the court. The job requirements suit Kam Roberts the best. "I put in a lot of work behind closed doors, but having teammates around me has really built my confidence," she said. "Their skills are so good that they make me look good as well. I’ve had to do a lot of work and a lot of private stuff. There are people around who trust me and that makes me confident. When I step out onto the court, I’m not thinking about anything. I’m doing." The Pleasant senior did a lot for her team in 2026. "The thing she does well is she reads hitters so well," Pleasant coach Kory Ute said. "You have to be able to do that as a
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Ohio honors a lifetime of service for Veterans Day
MARION, Ohio — According to recent U.S. Census Bureau data, there are over 16 million living military Veterans in the United States, making up roughly 6% to 7% of the adult population. While for some of them, their service happened decades ago, the sacrifices they made are still being...
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‘We’ll be ready to fight’: Olentangy Liberty, Big Walnut football prepare for familiar foes
DELAWARE — Grayson Davis was a mere inches away from giving the Olentangy Liberty football team its first win of the year. But linebackers Desmond Nelson and Howard Bates and the rest of the Gahanna defense thwarted what would have been a game-winning two-point conversion at the goal line.
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GALION IS HIRING: Come explore your future in manufacturing
GALION, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Stellar Industries and Tramec Sloan are partnering to bring a community job fair to Galion!. Galion is full of opportunities, career paths, and room to grow! We’re inviting the community to come explore what our local businesses have to offer. The Inspiration Behind the...