The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the ninth annual service day, honoring Mexico native and Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach Tyronn Lue.

Students learned about career pathways in carpentry, concrete and asphalt, heavy equipment operation, surveying, and welding.

Fifth graders at Hawthorne Elementary joined schools across the state on Monday for the annual "Crunch Off."

Students toured local facilities in small groups, watching cutting-edge processes in action, and exploring real-world career paths.