Briefs: RCT and BOE promote voter access
Richland County Transit offering services to voters
Richland County Transit (RCT) is offering the following transportation options to promote voter access in partnership with the Richland County Board of Elections (BOE):
● Temporary service to the Board of Elections: Weekdays during early voting, Oct. 12 to Nov. 7, passengers can request a stop at the BOE on West Longview when traveling Route 5 (Springmill/Bowman) or Route 9 (West 4th Street). Passengers on other routes can transfer to Route 5 or 9 at the RCT Transit Center. Early voting hours are posted on the BOE website boe.ohio.gov/richland/. For more information about RCT’s services, call 419-522-4504.
● Voter registration and absentee ballot request forms: Voter registration and absentee ballot request forms are available for pickup at the RCT admin office (232 N. Main St.) and the RCT Transit Center (74 S. Diamond St.).
● Fare-FREE week: To encourage voting and to recognize our veterans, RCT will offer services free to all passengers from Nov. 7-11, in honor of Election Day and Veterans Day. The free service is thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) notes that public transportation plays an important role connecting millions of Americans to jobs, vital services, and civic participation, such as voting.
Applications accepted for 2022-2023 Ohio Scholars in Aging program
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA), in conjunction with the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE), is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Ohio Scholars in Aging program.
For the past decade, ODA and OAGE have teamed up to offer the Ohio Scholars in Aging program for undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in an accredited educational institution in Ohio. The free program is open to emerging professionals in careers such as nutrition and allied health sciences, city and regional planning, gerontology, social work or other relevant focus areas.
The program stipend has been doubled this year. Participating students who complete all program requirements will each receive $2,000. Ten students will be selected. Applications are due by Nov. 4.
For more information, visit aging.ohio.gov/scholarsinaging.
Mansfield church to host murder mystery
The First Congregational Church, at the corner of Millsboro Road and Marion Avenue, is hosting the dinner theater production "Pasta, Passion and Pistols" from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday. This is a murder mystery that guests will have to solve.
Tickets can be purchased at the First Congregational Church or reserved by calling the church office at 419-756-3046.
Upcoming meeting:
● Richland County Transit Board, 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, Richland County Regional Planning Commission office, 19 N. Main St., Mansfield
This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Richland County Transit and the Elections Board promote voter access
