Briefs: Ohio Pork Council donations, Ohio Mutual scholarships, Buckeye Central meeting
Ohio’s pig farmers donate pork to two Bucyrus organizations
NEW ALBANY — The Ohio Pork Council (OPC) is again partnering with a community-based nonprofit to further demonstrate how much its members are dedicated to bringing high-quality, nutrient-dense protein to those in need. OPC is donating $2,500 to the Salvation Army and New Day Ministries in Bucyrus to be used to purchase pork, allowing those in Crawford County who rely on the organizations' services to receive much-needed nutrition.
“The Salvation Army of Bucyrus is committed to meeting human needs in Bucyrus and all of Crawford County,” said Major Debbra Grace, The Salvation Army, Bucyrus Corps. “We have been serving this area for 130 years and will continue to do so with the support of the community, business, and organizations such as the Ohio Pork Council and our neighbors, Hord Family Farms. We are privileged to work alongside such caring and giving people to feed those who are struggling with food insecurity.”
“This donation from the Ohio Pork Council allows us to continue to supply the community and our clients with fresh, nutritious food,” said Kaden Thomas, executive director for New Day Ministries in Bucyrus, Ohio. “We strive to provide nutritious food to our community, and this will help us achieve that goal.”
Ohio Mutual awards local students a Crawford Opportunity Award for Academic Excellence
Ohio Mutual Insurance Group congratulates the 2023 recipients of its annual Ohio Mutual Crawford Opportunity Award.
The three local recipients are:
• Drew Rose, graduating from Buckeye Central High School. Drew will be attending the University of Cincinnati, studying finance.• Nicholas McMullen, graduating from Galion High School and will be attending Otterbein University to obtain a degree in actuarial science and mathematics.• Sydney Sullivan, daughter of Ohio Mutual associate, Amy Sullivan, is a home-schooled student, attending The Ohio State University, Marion Campus, and majoring in business administration.
The Ohio Mutual Crawford Opportunity Award is an annually renewable $1,500 scholarship offered to three individuals either living in or attending school in Crawford County, whose chosen field of collegiate study aligns with emerging opportunities in the insurance industry. The award is renewable for up to two additional years, provided the recipient maintains a minimum collegiate GPA of 3.0 / 4.0. Recipients studying risk management or actuarial science will receive an additional $500 in the second and third years of the award. An additional scholarship year is available to any recipient who also is selected for a summer internship at Ohio Mutual.
Upcoming meeting:
● Buckeye Central Board of Education, 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, Administrative Office conference room, Buckeye Central Local School, 938 S. Kibler St., New Washington
This article originally appeared on Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum: Ohio Pork Council makes local pork donations, Ohio Mutual scholarships
