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Marietta Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #12 endorse Nohe for Sheriff

As the election nears for the 2024 Republican candidate for Sheriff of Washington County, the public has a critical decision that affects the lives of our brave first responders and you. The members of the Marietta Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #12 have chosen to endorse candidate Ronald Greg Nohe for Sheriff of Washington County. We, as members, do not take this endorsement lightly. The membership reviewed the candidate’s previous contributions to law enforcement and ideas moving forward as a candidate for Sheriff of Washington County. He was previously employed for the majority ...

Vote Mark Warden for Sheriff

We have a very important election in Washington County that is scheduled for March 19th, with early voting starting February 21st. It is my opinion that Mark Warden is the best candidate for Sheriff’s Position. I have known Mark Warden for 30 plus years as a friend and as an exemplary employee of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. One of the many traits of his employment that stands out to me is his work within the School Districts of Washington County. Mark has proven that he is dedicated to the safety of citizens of Washington County, including both the youth and elderly ...

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 ...