COLUMBUS – As Ohioans shop, travel, and donate throughout the Christmas season, Secretary of State Frank LaRose is urging Ohioans to stay vigilant against a surge of sophisticated scams. Criminals are exploiting busy schedules, online shopping habits, and year-end generosity to steal personal information and hard-earned money. Between 2020 and 2024, a total of $50.5 […]
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Ohio Secretary of State issues directive on audit of voter registration
COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued a directive today to continue the review and removal of registrants who are found to be noncitizens by Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) data and through the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database. “Ohioans have issued a clear and constitutional mandate that in our state, […]
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Ohio to decide on proposed Citizens Redistricting Commission with Issue 1 vote
COLUMBUS — A statewide ballot issue asks voters to replace Ohio’s current redistricting process with a non-politician commission. That commission would be tasked with drawing boundaries for the state’s legislative and congressional districts. Issue 1 earned a spot on the ballot in July when 535,005 signatures collected by a group called “Citizens Not Politicians” were […]
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Nearly 3,800 inactive Richland County voters purged from rolls ahead of presidential election
MANSFIELD — A total of 3,796 Richland County voters recently had their names purged from voting rolls — meaning they currently can’t participate in the upcoming presidential election. The action was part of a statewide effort in July by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose to remove 154,995 inactive and out-of-state voters from the statewide voter […]
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Delegates from Ashland, Richland counties reflect on Republican National Convention experience
MILWAUKEE — Ashland Mayor Matt Miller has followed politics for several years, first attending a Republican National Convention in 2004, when former President George W. Bush clinched the party’s nomination and went on to win the presidency. Miller said this year’s convention, held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last week differed from previous conventions. Miller attended as […]
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NCF CIM Fabricators/Adena set to create jobs and invest $5 million in Mansfield expansion
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council on Tuesday will consider a job creation tax credit agreement for North Central Fabricators CIM, LLC/Adena Corp. that will allow the company to expand its local operation and grow its payroll. Local lawmakers are scheduled to vote on a 50-percent, six-year tax credit that would allow for a $5 million […]
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Ohio begins audit of statewide voter registration database
COLUMBUS — Secretary of State Frank LaRose says the annual audit of the statewide voter registration database is part of an ongoing effort to make sure the accuracy of voter rolls is checked. The audit is required by Ohio law, and this year the Secretary of State’s office began the process. It’s part of an […]
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Montgomery, Popham & Gormley win 5th District Court of Appeals GOP races
CANTON — The Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals will have three new faces next February according to final, unofficial vote totals from the Ohio Secretary of State.
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Mansfield may hire outside attorney in attempt to recoup funds from YMCA demolition
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield may hire outside counsel to pursue legal options in a quest that would recoup costs for the apparent improper demolition of the former YMCA. “That’s certainly the goal,” city Law Director Rollie Harper said Tuesday during a Board of Control meeting in reference to a question about recouping expenses. […]
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LaRose: Deport the Biden border invasion
COLUMBUS — America’s southern border is wide open. With the lure of free health care and education, and assurances the law will turn a blind eye, President Biden’s weak policies are facilitating a flood of illegal immigration, human trafficking, and drugs into Ohio. It is nothing short of an invasion. These policies are a flashing […]