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Mar 12, 2026

WCSM to Broadcast Live from Marion Local Schools March 16 through 19th


WCSM to Broadcast Live from Marion Local Schools March 16 through 19th

WCSM will be broadcasting live from Marion Local High School beginning Monday morning, March 16, with daily shows scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Friday, March 20.

The special weeklong series will highlight a wide range of Marion Local staff members, programs, and student activities.

Marion Local Superintendent Mike Pohlman said the broadcasts will give the district a chance to share more of what is happening inside the school.

“The week of March 16th through the 19th, WCSM will be remotely doing the back to school show at Marion Local, which will feature a lot of our staff members. And we’ll have the opportunity to share some of the neat things that are taking place in our district.”

The live broadcasts will begin Monday, March 16 with appearances from Madison Sherrick and the cheer team, High School Principal and Football Coach Tim Goodwin, representatives from the school play, and Band Director Brad Spettel.

Tuesday’s schedule includes Elementary Principal Kelli Thobe, Assistant Principal and Special Education Supervisor Sue Bruns, three Marion Local High School Eagle Scouts, and Renee Hartings from food service.

On Wednesday, listeners will hear from Pohlman, guidance staff, Treasurer Ryan Goldschmidt, teachers and assistant coaches, along with Marion Local’s agriculture program and FFA representatives.

Thursday’s schedule will feature teachers, technology and art staff, Athletic Director Dan Koenig, Scholastic Bowl participants, and staff members involved in student transportation.

WCSM’s live broadcasts from Marion Local High School will air each day from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Friday, March 20.

Broadcast Schedule

Monday, March 16
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Madison Sherrick and Cheer Team
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Tim Goodwin
12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Connie, Erica, and Mandy
12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Brad Spettel

Tuesday, March 17
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Kelli Thobe
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Sue Bruns
12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Oliver, Hayden, and Trey
12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Renee Hartings

Wednesday, March 18
11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. — Mike Pohlman
11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Jenny Dippold and Jordyn Trabue
12:00 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. — Ryan Goldschmidt
12:15 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Laden and Jacob
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Matt, Greg, and FFA Officers

Thursday, March 19
11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. — Rod Pleiman and Cody Smith
11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Michelle Mescher
12:00 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. — Kerry Prenger and Kim Bruns
12:15 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Dan Koenig
12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Paula and Scholastic Students
12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Jerry Everman and Ted Heitkamp

 

 
 
 
 

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