Category: Election

President Trump Visits NW Ohio

Air Force One touched down on September 21 at the Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio, at 7:35 p.m. The crowd was there to listen to President Donald J Trump speak on the tarmac of the airport. The crowd numbered in the 10’s of thousands lined up around the designated area to get into the…

Vandalizing Political Signage is a Crime

It was found on August 26 in the Village of Antwerp that the previous night there was a campaign sign that was vandalized. At the time of writing the police had not been called for the alleged crime to be investigated. Antwerp Police Chief George Clemens stated that this would be considered Criminal Damaging according…

2019 LGOC Newly Elected Officials

Newly elected Ohio State Auditor, Keith Faber, was the featured speaker at the 2019 Local Government Officials Conference held in Columbus, Ohio March 6-8, 2019. Pictured from left to right are Chris Ferris (Brunersburg Water Fiscal Officer), Jane Buchman (Paulding Twp Fiscal Officer), Keith Faber, Racheal Head (Benton Twp Fiscal Officer), Sue Becher (Auglaize Twp…

Ohio Unofficial Election Results

It what may be the largest voter turnout in a non-election year, Ohio had over 54% of register voters turnout for the election. All of the precincts are counted. Write-Ins are still being counted. The unofficial results tallied show voters were not in favor of reducing criminal charges for drug possession as an amendment to…

Editorial: Facebook Attempting to Influence Election Again?

By: Bryce Steiner The 2016 election brought about dramatic accusations across the spectrum of news media in this country. It is believed by some that Russia influenced the election, helping Donald Trump to win the electoral vote necessary to take the presidency.  Ohio has one of its biggest choices this year in “Issue 1” at…

Latta Speaks at Swanton Rotary; Findlay Rotary

BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) addressed the Swanton Rotary today and provided an update on what he is working on and what has been accomplished this Congress. Latta highlighted opioid legislation that continues to sit in the U.S. Senate after passing the U.S. House of Representatives this summer. H.R. 6 contains…

Clean Lake 2020 Plan Supports Healthy Lake Erie

Many families, including my own, have been enjoying vacations and getaways this summer that are close to home. Northwest Ohio is an advantageous location that makes it convenient to travel to Lake Erie. I want to take this time to discuss how the state has prioritized the protection of our water quality in the western…

Ohio Supreme Court Justice Candidates Speak at Dinner

The Paulding County Republicans had their annual Dinner Fundraiser on Friday, August 3. Paulding County Republican President, Jerry Zielke, opened the meeting with greeting people and then dinner which was very appetizing at the Paulding Eagles. Justice Mary DeGenaro spoke first. She is currently the 159th sitting Justice on the Ohio Supreme Court. She was…

Secretary Husted Certifies 2018 Primary Results

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted certified the results of the 2018 Primary Election for State Issue 1 and the nominations of statewide candidates for the 2018 General Election. The official results are now available via the link below and on the Secretary of State’s website. “Another well-run election is further proof that our efforts…

Statement from Secretary Husted on the U.S. Supreme Court Upholding Ohio’s Process for Maintaining Accurate Voter Rolls

The Supreme Court of the United States ruled today in Husted v. A. Phillip Randolph Institute, upholding the supplemental process used in Ohio to maintain the Statewide Voter Registration Database. The following may be attributed to Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted: “Today’s decision is a victory for election integrity, and a defeat for those…