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Four Ohio Republican state lawmakers are seeking to strip judges of their power to interpret an abortion rights amendment, after voters opted to enshrine those rights in the state’s constitution this week. Republican state Reps. Jennifer Gross, Bill Dean, Melanie Miller and Beth Lear say they’ll push to have the …
Read More »A top jurist and former elections chief in Ohio has sued two state officials.
A top jurist and former elections chief in Ohio has sued two state officials over a recently passed law that requires certain judicial candidates to declare their party affiliation on ballots. Ohio Supreme Court Justice, Jennifer Brunner argues in the lawsuit that the 2021 law violates the free speech, due …
Read More »Voters threw their support behind abortion rights in Ohio.
Voters threw their support behind abortion rights in Ohio, Virginia and elsewhere as Democrats look to springboard off those wins by using the issue to drive turnout and shape next year’s races for the White House, Congress and other elections. Insiders say, Ohio offered the clearest snapshot on Tuesday of …
Read More »New police chief in New Haven.
The City of New Haven announces the appointment of a new police chief to take over duties from Jeff McCracken, who currently holds the position. Detective James Krueger will begin his duties on January 1st, officials confirm. Chief Krueger is certified as a generalist and firearm instructor…as well as a …
Read More »A 3.5 mil levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated.
A 3.5 mil levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated by voters, according to election results from Tuesday. With the board of elections reporting all precinct votes in, there were 6,532 votes against, compared to 5,291 casting yes votes. According to the results shown on …
Read More »More state and local election results.
State Issues 1 and 2 were both approved statewide Tuesday, despite being defeated in the 4-county region (Williams/Defiance/Fulton/Henry). State Issue 1, the amendment relating to abortion and other reproductive decisions passed statewide, with 56.62% voting in favor of the amendment. State Issue 2, relating to recreational marijuana, also passed statewide, …
Read More »Levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated.
A 3.5 mil levy to fund emergency medical services operations in Williams County is defeated by voters, according to election results from Tuesday. With the board of elections reporting all precinct votes in, there were 6,532 votes against, compared to 5,291 casting yes votes. According to the results shown on …
Read More »Ohio voters approve state Issue 1
Ohio voters approve a ballot measure to amend the state constitution to establish a right to abortion. It’s a crucial victory for abortion rights, while adding momentum behind efforts to protect abortion access through citizen-led initiatives in the wake of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade. The projected …
Read More »Election Day overall runs smoothly in Williams County.
Election Day overall ran smoothly as poll workers found themselves busy with turnout in Williams County. Overall, 12,110 out of the county’s 24,478 registered voters cast a ballot on or before Tuesday, officials say.
Read More »Williams County commissioners will be looking for a new director for Job and Family Services.
After a lengthy executive session to discuss employment, the Williams County commissioners will be looking for a new director for Williams County Job and Family Services. Sharon Borton will be the interim director, until a new director can be hired, officials say. At a meeting last month of the county …
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