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Experience, values and leadership: Kevin Ritter

I am thrilled to express my enthusiastic support for Kevin Ritter’s candidacy for Ohio House Representative. Over the past fourteen years of our acquaintance, I have consistently witnessed Kevin’s exemplary leadership, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to our community. Kevin’s extensive knowledge of American history, demonstrated through insightful lectures and discussions, underscores his invaluable perspective as a civil leader. In an era where the lessons of history are often overlooked, Kevin’s profound understanding of the past equips him with the foresight needed to ...

Neighborhood Watch group endorses Mark Warden for Sheriff

To Whom It May Concern, We are members of the Little Muskingum Neighborhood Watch, located from Marietta to Bloomfield. Our group consists of many individuals with experience in many different areas (First Responders, Veterans, Business Owners, Mechanics, Mechanical Operators, Welders, Truck Drivers, Farmers, Teachers, Parents, Grandparents, etc). When we started our group, a little over two years ago, our objective was and still is, to keep our community and its citizens safe and to help with any community emergencies (downed trees, lost children, flooding, etc.). And to also, ...

Vote Ritter for State Representative

I have known Kevin Ritter for several years and consider him a good friend. He is someone who will think for himself, a trait that seems to be missing far too often in today’s political decisions. Kevin is a master historian, teacher and lecturer in many areas including America’s founding and our constitutional history. He understands what is needed for America to overcome our current challenges. He is also a good listener as to any facts that are pertinent to consider in making decisions on the issues. However, once he gets all of the pertinent information to consider, he ...

History repeating itself

On Feb. 2, Representative Morgan Griffith’s knowledgeable commentary on Sweden and NATO is important in today’s world. Mr. Griffith is a knowledgeable historian. He understands Sweden as well as the history of Europe. He understands how toxic Soviet Communism is. As much as Russia is now known as a Republic, President Putin is dedicated to Soviet Communism, even though there was a short respite from total Soviet Communism in the 1990s’ under the leadership of President Boris Yeltsin. It was ushered in by President Mikhail Gorbachev with Glasnost (transparency) and Perestroika ...

Thanks for Kiwanis Pancake Days support

The Kiwanis Club of Marietta thanks the community for supporting the 68th Annual Pancake Days held February 2-3 at our new location this year, the Elizabeth Sugden Broughton Community Building. Pancake Days is the club’s largest fundraiser and all the proceeds go back into our community. We are pleased we reached our goal of between $20,000-25,000 profit this year. The Club members served over 2,000 people in just 1 ½ days. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The club’s purpose is to promote ...

Support Mark Warden for sheriff

Washington County is going to have a new Sheriff in 2025. I am wholeheartedly backing Mark Warden to the new sheriff in town. His experience, maturity, and demeanor will ensure that the office addresses the needs of our county’s citizens in the face of challenging times in the law enforcement community. His 37 years in the Sheriff’s Office from the Dispatcher to the Chief’s Deputy’s position have prepared him for the challenge. He is responsive, capable, embraces diversity and has stayed at the cutting edge of his profession. Please join me in supporting Mark Warden for ...