The Lorain Public Library System has announced several programs planned in celebration of Toni Morrison Day, according to a news release. In 2020, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 325, which officially designates Feb. 18, the birthday of the Nobel-prize-winning author, as Toni Morrison Day in Ohio. Morrison was born and raised in Lorain […]
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The award winners were announced last week during an evening ceremony broadcast live on Tri-Valley Community Television.
Breaking BEARriers was also named Dublin Organization of the Year, while the Mayorâs Award went to Open Heart Kitchen and the Mayorâs Legacy Award for long-term dedication to the Dublin community went to Connie Mack.
DâAmbrosio, who teaches video production, was cited for creating a Facebook group, Tri-Valley Community Help During Shelter in Place, which eventually grew to include more than 2,100 members.
âIt started early in the pandemic with a plea to check on neighbors and friends and make sure that their needs were being met during the stay-at-home order,â said Catherine Brown, a teacher at Frederiksen Elementary School teacher, who nominated DâAmbrosio for the award. âIt was a scary time and people wanted to band together.â