Veterans Bill Pencil and Brian Parks never thought they would teach high school kids after they left the service, but they’re thriving in industry-rich Central Ohio.

SURREY – Multiple fire departments responded to a commercial structure fire at 4 Acres Welding & Fabrication on Saturday, Jan. 24, with about 50 firefighters

1 of 5 Odessa College’s Welding and Precision Manufacturing Technology Program received a significant investment Wednesday, January 14, 2026, through three donations totaling $285,500, supporting equipment upgrades, advanced robotic training, and essential student resources. The Musa Family Living Trust donated $50,000 in memory of Ms. Rakia Musa’s son, Jonathan Musa-Parramore, an Odessa …

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