Briefs: Marion County native named Delaware's Trooper of the Year
River Valley grad honored by Ohio State Highway Patrol
DELAWARE — Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Brian K. Garloch has been selected as 2022 Trooper of the Year at the Delaware Post.
Fellow officers stationed in Delaware chose Garloch, 28, based on his leadership abilities, professional ethics, courteous treatment of others, enthusiastic work attitude, and cooperation with supervisors, peers, and the public.
He is now in contention for the District and State Trooper of the Year Award to be announced at a later date.
Garloch joined the Highway Patrol in 2015 and has served at the Wapakoneta, Marion and Delaware posts. Originally from Marion, he graduated from River Valley High School and earned his associate of applied science degree from Marion Technical College in 2014. Garloch resides in Caledonia.
Patrol releases Thanksgiving holiday report
COLUMBUS — According to provisional statistics, 16 people were killed on Ohio’s roadways this Thanksgiving holiday. During the five-day reporting period, from Nov. 23 at midnight through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, 16 people were killed in 15 fatal crashes. In 2021, there were 14 fatal crashes in which 17 people were killed.
Of the 16 killed this year, two were pedestrians, 10 were not wearing a seat belt and six crashes involved impaired driving.
Troopers arrested 270 people for operating a vehicle while impaired and 130 for drugs. Troopers also issued citations for 686 safety belt and 100 distracted driving violations. Throughout the holiday reporting period, troopers also assisted 1,542 motorists.
2023 dog tags available
The Marion County Auditor's Office says 2023 dog tags go on sale Thursday. Spayed and neutered dogs are eligible for a discount. To qualify, your dog must have a veterinary letter with its spay and neuter status. Proof is required on the initial registration for a discount.
Marion County nonprofit receives grant from Rite Aid
Rite Aid Healthy Futures on Giving has awarded over $4 million in neighborhood grants to more than 400 grassroots nonprofit organizations that work to create healthier, more equitable neighborhoods. Among the recipients is the Marion Christian Center.
A total of 415 nonprofit organizations each will receive a $10,000 general operations neighborhood grant. Located throughout Rite Aid’s 17-state footprint, supported nonprofits address critical health needs for children, including education; mental and emotional wellness; crisis prevention and awareness; and disease and disability management.
All supported organizations serve diverse and low-income communities, aligning with the overall goal of Rite Aid Healthy Futures to address racial inequities and health disparities.
The grants are funded through the KidCents customer fundraising program, which allows Rite Aid customers to round up their purchases in-store and online to support children’s health and wellness.
This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Marion County's Brian Garloch is Trooper of the Year at Delaware post
