Category: Election

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…

This week at Kiwanis

This week’s speaker was Clint Vance presented by Elizabeth Vance, Kiwanis President. Clint spoke about his position for running for County Commissioner. He graduated from Paulding High School in 2009 and from The Ohio State University in 2013. His mission state is as follows: I will represent every individual throughout our 12 townships and 11…

Paulding County Election Results are in!

Paulding County Election results were delayed due to a technological issue with the internet but are now resolved and the West Bend News has posted them below. The PDF will be the highest quality and easiest to print if needed but the JPGs will be more easily readable for some devices. res

Rohrs Announces Run for Antwerp Town Council

Mike Rohrs has announced that he is seeking reelection for the for Antwerp Town Council. Mike Rohrs has served in the Village of Antwerp on the council and for the Antwerp School. Whether at the school or on the council, Mike understands how government works, “I look forward to continue working with the community to…

Steve McMichael FOR MAYOR OF NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Indiana. New Haven resident and local business owner Steve McMichael will hold a Press Conference for an announcement seeking the Republican nomination for Mayor of New Haven in 2019. The Press Conference will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 16th at the historic City Hall building located at 428 Broadway Street in…