Published: 6/27/2012 - Updated: 10 months ago

Gov. Kasich in northwest Ohio

Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a human trafficking bill that was sponsored by state Rep. Teresa Fedor (D., Ohio) at Toledo Area Ministries Wednesday. The governor then traveled to Findlay for the opening of a new facility at MITEC Powertrain, Inc. June 27, 2012. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ohio Gov. John Kasich, right, and Sen.Mark Wagoner, left, listen as Rep. Teresa Fedor speaks. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Marlene Carson, right, from Columbus and who spent nine years as a human trafficking victim, beginning at the age of 15, applauds while Ohio Gov. John Kasich signs the human trafficking bill that was sponsored by local Rep. Teresa Fedor at Toledo Area Ministries. Next to Ms. Carson are Mayor Mike Bell, center, and Dr. Lloyd Jacob, left.

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Dr. Celia Williamson, center with flowers, from the University of Toledo who formed the Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition, gets applauds for her efforts before Ohio Gov. John Kasich signs the human trafficking bill.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Dr. Celia Williamson, center with flowers, from the University of Toledo who formed the Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition, gets ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Attorney Megan Mattimoe, left, a member of the Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition, and Judge Connie Zemmelman, right, who is active in efforts to get the bill passed are recognized for their efforts.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Kasich, left, pust his arm around Rep. Teresa Fedor as she speaks to supporters. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Kasich, left, hugs Marlene Carson, right, after she spoke to supporters of the bill before its signing. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Rep. Teresa Fedor, left, stands with her mother Loretta Taylor, right. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Jack Partridge, president of Columbia Gas of Ohio, addresses a crowd at the opening ceremony for a new facility at MITEC Powertrain, Inc. in Findlay.

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Jack Partridge, president of Columbia Gas of Ohio, gives Dr. Michael Militzer, Chairman of the MITEC Board of Management, a Job Growth Grant of $75,000 during the opening ceremony of a new facility at MITEC Powertrain, Inc.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Gov. Kasich addresses plant officials during the opening ceremony of a new facility at MITEC Powertrain, Inc. in Findlay. THE BLADE/ZACK CONKLE

Dr. Michael Militzer, Chairman of the Board of Management, addresses Gov. John Kasich, Ohio senators, and plant officials during the ceremony.

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Enlarge | Buy This Photo Dr. Michael Militzer, Chairman of the Board of Management, addresses Gov. John Kasich, Ohio senators, and plant officials. THE BLADE/ZACK CONKLE

Andreas Nikisch, Director of North American Operations for MITEC Automotive, mingles with Rob Dutkiewicz, of Clayton and McKervey, after the opening ceremony.

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Gov. Kasich in northwest Ohio

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