An Ohio Township man has been named as the North American representative to an international council focused on Carpatho-Rusyn culture.
John J. Righetti was elected to the North American seat of the World Council of Rusyns, the coordinating body for Carpatho-Rusyn cultural activity internationally.
He was elected at the 10th World Congress of Rusyns held in Ruski Kerestur, Serbia, in June.
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