The Mechanicsburg Public Library has released its February 2026 program calendars, featuring a wide range of free and low-cost activities for adults, teens, and children throughout the month.

Clark State College is celebrating 1,408 students who achieved Dean's List honors during the fall 2025 semester.  These students earned a 3.5 grade point average or above and are enrolled for six or more credit hours.
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The list includes more than 400 students who are taking high school and college-level courses simultaneously.

​Ohio Hi-Point Career Center recently announced the career center’s Superintendent’s List, Honor Roll and half-day Honor Roll for the first nine weeks.
 
To be eligible for the Superintendent’s List students must receive all A’s, while Honor Roll students must receive letter grades of B or better.
 
The following students were named to the Superintendent’s List:  

​Memorial Health has nominated Kenneth McHattie, MS, CPXP, and Director of Patient Experience, as their nominee for the 2026 Ohio Hospital Association’s (OHA) Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to one Ohio healthcare employee who personifies leadership, reflects the mission and values of his or her organization, routinely performs work in an exemplary manner, and gives back to the community.

​​McHattie has served as Director of Patient Experience since 2015. During his decade-long tenure, Memorial has made remarkable strides in patient experience, with McHattie’s leadership playing a pivotal role in that success. Major milestones include:

The Cosmetology juniors at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center recently completed Hair Cutting 101, reaching a milestone that puts them closer to achieving their cosmetology license.
 
After hours of practice, students demonstrated the proper knowledge and skill by completing six different haircuts and successfully passing two written tests.

​Congrats to Mechanicsburg’s January Senior of the Month, Conner Eyink! 
 
Conner, a senior at Mechanicsburg High School, is being recognized for his accomplishments and aspirations. Learn more about his journey and future goals below. 
 
We extend our sincere thanks to CRSI for sponsoring this recognition. 

​Congrats to Mechanicsburg’s January Senior of the Month, Ashton Waller! 
 
Ashton is a senior at Mechanicsburg High School! Check out her story, accomplishments, and what’s ahead for her future below. 
 
Special thanks to CRSI for helping make this spotlight possible! 

​Ohio Hi-Point Career Center is offering a new one-year Fire Level 1 program for incoming high school seniors, preparing students for careers in emergency services through hands-on training, industry credentials and a direct college pathway.
 
Designed as a 156-hour program, OHP’s Fire Level 1 introduces students to fire suppression, search and rescue operations, hazardous materials response and emergency vehicle operation. Students train with ladders, tools, power equipment and fire trucks while learning how fires behave in structures and how to respond safely and effectively.