Briefs: Red Cross seeks blood donors, Morrow County solar project, scholarships, breakfast
Blood and platelet donors needed now
The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong blood supply.
The start of summer can shake up normal routines, but it’s important for donation appointments to stay on the calendar — especially as Memorial Day weekend approaches.
There are five opportunities between now and June 9 to donated blood in Marion County. Most take place at the Alber Red Cross Center, 1849 Summerset Drive, Marion.
Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule a time to give now.
OPSB approves solar energy project in Morrow County
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has authorized Blossom Solar LLC to construct a 144 megawatt (MW) solar-powered electric generating facility in Washington Township, Morrow County.
The Blossom Solar project will consist of large arrays of photovoltaic modules, commonly referred to as solar panels, ground-mounted on a tracking rack system, as well as associated facilities including access roads, underground and overhead electric collection lines, weather stations, inverters and transformers, and a collection substation. The project will occupy approximately 1,073 acres comprised of private land secured by Blossom Solar through agreements with landowners.
The OPSB required 41 conditions that the developer must adhere to in order to minimize and mitigate potential impacts during construction and operation of the facility.
Area Agency on Aging scholarship recipients announced
The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Board of Trustees has selected the 2023 Scholarship Program award recipients. Scholarships are made possible by the agency’s annual meeting sponsorships.
Ella Frazier of Morrow County was awarded a $2,000 scholarship. Frazier is pursuing a bachelor's degree in dietetics at Bowling Green State University and aspires to help older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Tana Williams of Marion County was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Williams is enrolled in the phlebotomy program at Marion Technical College and is pursuing a degree in medical laboratory technology.
Paige Danuloff of Richland County received a $1,000 scholarship. Danuloff is pursuing a field of study at Ohio University that focuses on the advocacy and health care of older adults.
The Area Agency on Aging Board of Trustees elected to provide a total of $4,000 in scholarship awards this year to individuals who will benefit the field of aging.
Free community breakfast on Saturday
The Prospect Street United Methodist Church at 185 S. Prospect St. in Marion will host a free community breakfast from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday. Donations will be accepted.
This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Blood donors sought, Morrow County solar project OK'd, free breakfast
