U.S. Senate candidate and current Ohio State Senator Matt Dolan was in Findlay on Friday.
Dolan stopped by the WFIN Studios ahead of his talk at the Hancock County GOP’s First Friday Luncheon at the Moose Lodge at 1028 West Main Cross Street.
Dolan, whose family owns the Cleveland Guardians, is vying for the Republican nomination in the March primary to take on Democrat Senator Sherrod Brown in November 2024.
Bernie Moreno and Frank LaRose are also seeking the Republican nomination.
Dolan says he believes both of his primary opponents are running primary campaigns that will be difficult to pull in enough independent voters to defeat Sherrod Brown.
Dolan says, while he’s not seeking Donald Trump’s endorsement he is talking a lot about Trump policies.
“I’m talking about his regulation relief, his tax relief, his Abraham Accords in the Middle East that brought stability. Those are the things we need to get back to and execute on.”
Dolan says his focus is on improving Ohioan’s lives each and every day and he’s taken that focus to both the private and public sector.
“Joe Biden’s failures have led to an inflation tax on every American household. These price increases are the direct result of reckless spending by Democrats like Sherrod Brown. I cut taxes and wasteful spending in Ohio. I’ll do it in the U.S. Senate.”
(Dolan is pictured below speaking at the Moose Lodge on Friday afternoon)
(ONN) – Ohio is the first state in the nation to report an outbreak of pediatric pneumonia cases, similar to what’s already sweeping China and parts of Europe.
In Warren County, north of Cincinnati, health officials have declared an outbreak of pneumonia in children.
They say 145 kids have been diagnosed with the respiratory infection since August.
The average age of these patients is 8 years old.
The declaration comes as China is in the midst of its own outbreak, hospital wards filled to capacity with doctors seeing a rise in several known respiratory illnesses.
The director of the CDC tried to ease fears saying China is not dealing with a new virus like COVID.
Findlay-Hancock County is celebrating the triumphs of recent graduates from its WorkAdvance training program, proudly announcing their successful job placements at The Rowmark Group.
Under the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association’s Good Jobs Challenge grant, funded by the US Economic Development Administration, WorkAdvance propels individuals toward promising manufacturing careers.
Over just two weeks, participants complete comprehensive job readiness training, soft skill development, and technical skills education, setting the stage for rapid career advancement.
Kendra Lenz, Vice President of Human Resources at The Rowmark Group, expressed her enthusiasm for the program’s impact: “The graduates from the WorkAdvance program bring a unique blend of skills and determination to the workplace. We are thrilled to have them as part of our team.”
Jerome, a recent program graduate, shared his heartfelt sentiments during the latest graduation ceremony: “I’m just gettin’ all emotional ’cause I just never been celebrated like this before and it feels good to accomplish somethin’. But [I know] this is only the beginning. I appreciate everything y’all taught me – it was well needed.”
In collaboration with Owens Community College and Habitat for Humanity of Hancock County’s Financial Opportunity Center, WorkAdvance continues to thrive in Findlay-Hancock County. Raise the Bar® plays a crucial role in making this program accessible to individuals who want good paying jobs with manufacturers that invest in personal and professional growth. “WorkAdvance is one of many paths individuals can take to obtain a local job. However, WorkAdvance goes above and beyond to make sure our community’s members are employable and overcome barriers to work,” shares Tricia Valasek, Raise the Bar® executive director.
Valasek continued “Our funding allows us to cover certain expenses for program completers that others would have to navigate or secure on their own. It’s an honor to lead WorkAdvance and enable completers like Jerome to find stable, well-paying employment locally.”
WorkAdvance graduates work with a Financial Opportunity Center coach for one year to make informed decisions and take proactive steps toward achieving professional and financial goals. Graduates also receive a Chromebook and $500 in points to spend online with City Apparel + Merch to obtain work equipment and apparel.
WorkAdvance and FOC Coach Jennifer Galbraith shares, “By the time the training is completed, it is amazing to see the increase in self-confidence and the pride they have in themselves. It is truly inspiring.” Raise the Bar® is currently enrolling participants for its next training, which will occur in January 2024.
Prospective trainees are encouraged to reach out to Jennifer Galbraith at Jen.Galbraith@hbitatfindlay.org to secure their spot. About Raise the Bar®: Raise the Bar® prepares and connects an adaptive workforce for Findlay-Hancock County through education and training. The organization strives to meet emerging employment needs, fostering a thriving community of skilled professionals.
Details on Raise the Bar’s WorkAdvance program available at www.workadvancefindlay.org. About WorkAdvance: WorkAdvance is a workforce development model that can help unlock participants’ potential by guiding them along a pathway to a productive manufacturing career.
