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No one but Nohe; Support him for sheriff

Dear Editor and Residents of Washington County, Integrity, consistent reliably effective responsiveness, and courage to speak truth to power — every time. That should be your expectation for Sheriff. That is Ronald Gregory (Greg) Nohe! I have proudly called Greg Nohe friend and colleague for 40 years. Greg has always been a Leader! He was assigned to our 18th Airborne Corps paratrooper unit and 1st Platoon, 118th Military Police Company (Airborne) as a Sergeant and Fire Team Leader in 1984. I was privileged to serve as Greg’s Platoon Leader. During Greg’s assignment, our ...

Barlow Volunteer Fire and E Squad

Please support ALL Volunteer Fire and E Squads Departments. They volunteer to show up to help any and all of us any day or night. They leave their families, jobs, sleep, whatever they are doing to come help us! Then they have to do hours and hours of classes and training plus organize dinners, socials, and etc. to raise money to buy equipment and have funds to VOLUNTEER for our communities. I spoke with a wonderful squad member in a store this week in between her two runs that morning. She is in her 80s and has VOLUNTEERED for 46 years. God Bless her and others. They are ...

Warden well-suited to follow Mincks’s legacy

Mark Warden is a well-respected law enforcement officer who has been serving the people of Washington County for 36 years. Sheriff Mincks promoted Warden to Chief Deputy in 2011. Under leadership of Sheriff Larry Mincks, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office has been a gold standard of law enforcement in the state of Ohio. Mark Warden has played a crucial role in establishing the reputation of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office as an organized and well-respected agency. His efforts have forged strong relationships with other local leaders and organizations, and he has ...

Second Amendment guarantees our rights

As a County Commissioner, I voted three years ago to make Washington County a Second Amendment “sanctuary” county. As a former History professor and student of the American Founding, I have always actively supported the constitutional right of citizens to own a firearm. I recently looked back at the comments I made that day and they still hold true. I referenced statements made by candidate Biden about his position on the Second Amendment during his campaign. In fact, I said at that time…..”In my view, a Biden administration is a significant threat to Americans’ ...

Support Mark Warden for Sheriff

I would like to ask my fellow Washington County residents to vote for Chief Deputy Mark Warden for Washington County sheriff on March 19. Mark has always been the nicest young man. I have known him since day one of his 36-plus years of serving and protecting the citizens of our great county. He was always courteous and respectful each and every time I interacted with him at the courthouse. Mark has a strong conviction about protecting our community. His dedication and commitment clearly make him the best choice in the upcoming primary. Mark understands the importance of being a ...

Mark Warden will not disappoint

Dear readers, It is an honor to share with you what I know of Chief Deputy, Mark Warden, who as you know, is running for sheriff! The following will give insight as to why I believe he will be a great sheriff for Washington County. First, I would like to start off by introducing myself. My name is Lindsey Smith. I am 29 years old, a mother of six, Vice-President of the Criminal Justice Club, and a current student at Washington State Community College. About a year ago, I decided I was ready to take my career to the next step and started taking classes at Washington State Community ...