News Briefs: Reineke seeks to honor Hayes on Oct. 4
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Reineke introduces Bill naming Oct. 4 as 'Rutherford B. Hayes Day'
COLUMBUS — State Senator Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin) introduced Senate Bill 62 which would designate Oct. 4 as “Rutherford B. Hayes Day”.
"It is fitting that the day after we celebrate Presidents' Day, we honor one of the most influential and impactful Presidents to come from Ohio," Reineke said. "His impact on the many educational and career opportunities our students have today, including creating the concept of career technical education, cannot be overstated."
Before running for the presidency, Hayes served in the United States House of Representatives and served three terms as the Governor of Ohio. President Hayes is also known for helping found the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, which would go on to become the Ohio State University.
Ottawa County Senior Centers undergo changes
OAK HARBOR - Ottawa County Senior Resources announced the Oak Harbor Senior Center merged with the Port Clinton Senior Center in January and are now offering programs and meals out of the Port Clinton Senior Center, according to the county senior newsletter.
On Feb. 6, the two west end senior centers joined forces and merged to form a joined senior center now called the Ed Griswold Senior Center at 514 Main St., Genoa. This means that the Ed Griswold Senior Center will be open five days a week and Grab-n-Go meals will be available every day.
The Danbury Senior Center continues to be open five days a week. Dinner is served at 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Whispering Meadows to hold meeting March 9
FREMONT - Whispering Meadows Garden Club will hold an open meeting at 7 p.m. March 9 at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums.
The program will be "Spiegel Grove: the Arboretum." The event is free, but reservations are requested. Contact the club at whisperingmeadowsgc@gmail.com or text 567-201-7825.
Lottery Partners honor Fremont Middle School student
FREMONT - The Ohio Lottery Partners in Education Academic All-Star Award announced Fremont Middle School student Valeria Andres as its current award winner.
The Lottery Partners in Education recognizes kindergarten through 12th grade students who have exhibited academic achievement, community involvement, citizenship, and leadership in and out of the classroom.
For being recognized as an Academic All-Star, Andres will receive an assortment of Partners in Education merchandise along with a gift card.
This article originally appeared on Fremont News-Messenger: News Briefs: Reineke sees to honor Hayes on Oct. 4
