Athens dispatcher honored by State Highway Patrol

The Ohio State Highway Patrol recognized several of its employees — including an Athens Post dispatcher — at its 2000 Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday.

Dispatcher Rodney D. Robinson was named as the District Dispatcher of the Year for the Jackson District of the OSHP, according to an OSHP news release. Robinson was among several Southeast Ohio OSHP employees who received awards.

The awards were presented by Col. Kenneth L. Morckel, OSHP superintendent, and Lt. Gov. Maureen O'Connor, according to the release. The awards luncheon was at the Villa Milano in Columbus.

— Erica Solvig