10/26/18 – 6:49 A.M.

The Girl Scouts of Western Ohio recently honored two area women for their leadership efforts. The group named Fostoria Economic Development Corporation president Renee Smith and motivational speaker and author Diana Batton as 2018’s Women of Distinction.

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio director of development Kelly Trame says the award honors, “outstanding women in our region who exemplify service in their community and to their field.” She adds the honorees show girls in the community they also have opportunities to lead.

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