COLUMBUS — State Senator John Eklund presented a Senate Proclamation this afternoon to a group of students from Chardon High School as part of the Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network Rally. The event, which drew hundreds of teens from across the state, was held to encourage Ohio’s youth to avoid drug and alcohol abuse.

COLUMBUS — During today’s Senate session, State Senator John Eklund presented Arthur Baldwin with a resolution honoring his 46 years of service to the Village of Waite Hill as Mayor. Baldwin, a U.S. Army veteran, was first elected as Mayor in 1966.

COLUMBUS — During Wednesday’s Senate session, State Senator John Eklund recognized two area students for winning the Division II State Wrestling Championship in their respective weight classes. Anthony Tutolo – a junior at Lake Catholic High School – won the title in the 126-pound class, while Perry High School student Billy Miller was crowned champion in the heavyweight division.

COLUMBUS — State Senators John Eklund and Nina Turner (D- Cleveland) recognized members of the Mentor High School boys basketball team yesterday for winning the Division I State Championship. Eklund and Turner presented the team and their coach, Bob Krizancic, with a resolution honoring their achievement during Wednesday’s Senate session.