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BY Rev. T.J. Smith If you know the name of several US senators but can’t recall the name of your county sheriff, this piece is for you. But first, some history to expose the factors that lead to that sad state of affairs. Ever heard of Appalachiastan? Well,
Findlay Mayor, Christina Muryn would like time to “wrap our arms” around the incoming immigrant population before involving city elected officials. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Councilman Jeff Wobser asked Muryn about her new role in coordinating efforts to organize the immigrant population that is currently living in Findlay
STATEWIDE – In an amicus brief filed on Monday, local lawmakers and pro-life organizations argued that the recent passing of the Issue 1 constitutional amendment in Ohio was not only unenforceable but was in direct violation of both the state and federal constitution. Representative Beth Lear of Ohio House District 61
By Sandie Zimmerman Serving as a Poll Observer or Poll Worker is a commendable way to participate in the election process. They are essential in helping to ensure that free, fair, and accessible elections are conducted in every Ohio county at the precinct level. Every election cycle, tens of thousands
By Nick Rogers Chardon, OH – If you think the “regulatory” agency known as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wouldn’t allow a harmful product to go to market, just take a look at some of their conflicts of interest. Former FCC chairman Tom Wheeler was CEO of the Cellular Telecommunications
BY JEFF SKINNER FINDLAY, OHIO – On Tuesday, November 21, the city of Findlay moved to raise water rates for residents for the first time in 13 years. In a historic move, and much to the chagrin of local residents, the Findlay Mayor’s administration moved to raise water rates for
BRUNSWICK, OHIO – A viral video making the rounds online allegedly shows a school-sanctioned event of which many parents may not be aware. As a send-off for this past year’s spring break, conducted during a structured academic period known as PRIDE time, a group of eighth grade students at Brunswick
By Nick Rogers Chardon, Ohio – Whether you’ve noticed or not, “fifth generation” wireless technology (5G) is all around us. Ten days after the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the “Secure 5G and Beyond Act” was quietly signed into law, rapidly facilitating the spread of a truly dangerous threat: the
Margaret Cole was a woman with a dream to be a parent. After her daughter died of SIDS in 1991, Margaret claims she decided to start an adoption agency to help desperate parents around the world. That year Margaret may have gotten her wish. Her work, coupled with potential cooperation
BY JEFF SKINNER STATEWIDE – As the looming vote over abortion in Ohio inches ever closer to it’s precipice, medical personnel are speaking out over their concerns with how this amendment could fundamentally change the state for the worse. Elaine Connelly is a registered nurse practitioner and the owner and
By Jeff Skinner In a little over two weeks, Ohioans will be facing down two Issues on the ballot that could fundamentally transform the state as we know it. But the decision on either may not be so straight forward. Issue 1 is currently dominating the minds of voters across
BY MATT URBAS It was announced Wednesday that Republican members of the Ohio House of Representatives Derek Merrin, Phil Plummer, and Ron Ferguson have filed a lawsuit in Franklin County Common Pleas Court against House Speaker Jason Stephens, Representative Jeff LaRe, and two others. The suit alleges that they have
