MEDIA ADVISORY:
April 30, 2021 |
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957
Jill Del Greco: 614-420-6954
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(CHILLICOTHE, Ohio)—This afternoon, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz will visit Great Seal State Park in Chillicothe to dedicate a new grove of trees to the victims and survivors of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A total of 15 trees will be planted at the park today by survivors, families of Ohioans killed during the pandemic, healthcare workers, first responders, educators, students, and other essential workers including representatives from the Ohio National Guard, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, and Ohio Emergency Management Agency.
WHAT:
COVID-19 Pandemic Memorial Grove Tree Planting and Dedication
WHO:
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz
WHERE:
Great Seal State Park
4908 Marietta Road
Chillicothe, Ohio
Follow signs to campground.
WHEN:
Friday, April 30, 2021
2:30 p.m.
NOTE:
This is an invite-only event. Media wishing to attend in person must RSVP to jill.delgreco@governor.ohio.gov. The ceremony will also be live-streamed at ohiochannel.org.
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