Briefs: Rep. Richardson legislation, Prevent Falls Walk, AgCredit scholarship, meetings

Richardson introduces Military Enlistment Seal legislation

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) introduced legislation to recognize high school students entering a university ROTC program or a military service academy upon graduation with a Military Enlistment Seal on their diploma.

The legislation only recognizes students who have enlisted into the Armed Forced or have been in JROTC as eligible to receive the seal. Richardson’s legislation will provide more parity in recognizing students who have demonstrated a willingness to serve the nation.

Richardson is joined by Rep. Jessica Miranda (D-Forest Park) as a primary sponsor of the legislation.

10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls Walk set for Sept. 20

ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Inc. invites the public to participate in a prevention walk on Wednesday to help bring awareness to the prevention of falls.

Walks are planned at two locations: 10 a.m. to noon at Marion Technical College, 1467 Mt. Vernon Ave., Marion, and 9-11 a.m. at the YMCA of North Central Ohio-Mansfield, 750 Scholl Road, Mansfield. The walk is a collaboration between the Area Agency on Aging, the YMCA of North Central Ohio-Mansfield and Marion Technical College.

The walk is to celebrate National Falls Prevention Awareness Day and to raise awareness of the many ways older Ohioans can minimize their risks. The Area Agency on Aging and the Ohio Department of Aging initiative asks all Ohioans to help take “10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls” throughout the month of September.

One in three Ohioans over age 60 will fall this year, and for many of them, that fall could lead to a life-changing injury or even death. However, falls are not a normal part of aging, and most falls can be prevented. Regular physical activity is one of the most basic things older adults can do to prevent falls, which is why walking is the focus of this annual event.

Marion Women's Business Council 2023-24 kickoff Sept. 19

Marion Women’s Business Council is kicking off the 2023-24 season with a meet and greet on Sept. 19 at The Wine Down, 119 W. Huber St. in Marion. Current or past members and new friends interested in in the organization are invited. Program and membership information will be available. Fresh cider and Yellow Finch Creations appetizers, beer, wine, and bourbon will be available for purchase.

The WBC Board has an exciting season planned, including the Business Book Club, personal and professional growth seminars, service projects, social events, scholarships, and the annual ATHENA Leadership Award. To learn more about WBC, visit Marion Women’s Business Council on Facebook, email mrn.wbc@gmail.com, or call WBC President Angela Carbetta at 740-244-6527.

Marion resident recipient of AgCredit scholarship

FOSTORIA — AgCredit has announced the winners of the 2023 scholarships awarded through the cooperative’s Joe Leiser Memorial Scholarship program. Among the four recipients is Melanie Lee of Marion County, a freshman at The Ohio State University majoring in animal science.

Leiser served as the first president and chief executive officer of AgCredit, which is one of northern Ohio’s largest lenders, serving farmers, agribusinesses and rural homeowners. The annual program recognizes dependent family members of AgCredit voting stockholders who are enrolled in an agriculture-related field of study at a post-secondary educational institution.

The cooperative has awarded scholarships to 37 deserving students over the past 10 years.

Upcoming meetings:

● Grand Township Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m., Monday, Grand Township Hall, 3953 Dry Lane Road N., Morral

● North Central Ohio Educational Service Center Board of Governors, 7 p.m., Tuesday, NCOESC Marion Campus, 100 Executive Drive, Marion

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