Former Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner will be the featured guest Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at a fundraising event in support of Jim Slagle’s campaign for Marion County Common Pleas Court Judge. The event will be held 5:30pm to 7:30pm, at the home of Dr. Jay and Janice Moodley, 1195 Pineridge Drive in Marion.
Commissioner Candidate Holding Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Ayers Ratliff, a candidate in the November election for Marion County Commissioner, is inviting the public to a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Tri-Rivers Career Center, 2222 Marion Mount Gilead Road, Marion, Ohio. Ticket prices are $25.00 for a single ticket and $40.00 for a couple.
Ohio Election Law Changes Head to Governor
On one side: Republicans, repealing an elections-law overhaul they crafted last year and still defend as good legislation.
On the other side: Democrats, fighting the repeal even though they dislike the law so much that they and their allies worked to get it on the November ballot where it could be overturned.
Democratic Caucus to Be Held at Tri-Rivers
A Democratic caucus will be held April 12 at 6:30pm at Tri-Rivers Career Center, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road in Marion. The Marion Democratic Caucus has been apportioned four district-level delegates for the old 4th Congressional district.
Judge Candidate Holding Chili Cookoff Fundraiser
A chili cook off fundraiser will be held Friday, March 30, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the F.O.P. Lodge just west of Caledonia (5327 Harding Highway East). The fundraiser is to support Kevin P. Collins, the independent candidate for Marion County Common Pleas Judge.
Governor Candidate Would Create Nonprofit to Create Jobs
Governor hopeful John Kasich said Tuesday he would replace the state Department of Development with a nonprofit board of business leaders if he's elected in November.
Study – Ohio Supreme Court Races Among Nations’ Most Expensive
Television ad spending in Ohio's sometimes bitter races for state Supreme Court led the nation during the last decade, according to a new national study.
The report shows that between 2000 and 2009, ad spending in Ohio high court races reached $21.3 million, including $7.8 million spent by outside groups.
Commissioner Holding Re-Election Fundraiser
Josh Daniels is holding a fundraiser for his re-election campaign for Marion County Commissioner. The event is Thursday, July 29, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Circa Bar on North Main Street in downtown Marion.
Strickland Campaign – Records Prove Attacks on Kasich’s Past
New records show Republican gubernatorial candidate John Kasich had business dealings with three Ohio pension funds while at Lehman Brothers in 2002, contrary to campaign statements he had dealt with only two. Kasich's campaign says the records actually prove what they have been saying all along.
Poll – Strickland Maintains Small Lead for Governor
The latest poll shows Ohio Governor Ted Strickland is keeping a small lead over his Republican challenger John Kasich, 43% to 38%.