The Washington Local School District is enjoying success as the new school year is underway. They recently had three new schools built – Shoreland, Silver Creek, and Whitmer Middle School. In addition to new buildings, just two years ago they awarded their teaching and support staff one of the largest raises in state history. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL STORY.
Illegal Use of Taxpayer Dollars Alleged in Lawsuit Against Sitting Democrat Judge
A lawsuit alleging public taxpayer funds were used by a Lucas County judge to illegally influence an election was filed August 26 in the Lucas County Clerk of Courts office.
Issue 3 is an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Ohio that would require Ohio voters to present a government-issued photo identification to vote. We strongly urge passage of this common-sense issue. While Ohio law already requires that voters show a proper photo ID, such as a driver’s license or other government-issued ID, when casting a ballot in person, Issue 3 would place the matter more permanently in the Ohio Constitution.
Changing the Constitution is a bit more challenging. Proponents of Issue 3 argue the current law could be easily changed as the political make-up of the General Assembly changes. We agree. There are few political issues more sacred than protecting the one-person, one-vote scenario. Proper voter identification keeps the process honest. Enshrining the law in the Ohio Constitution makes it rock solid.
There have been more than two dozen cases of election fraud adjudicated since 2000 in the country. Ohio, as a whole, has monitored its elections thoroughly and has put checks and balances in the process to ensure honesty and accuracy. Nationwide more than 80 percent of the public believes a proper picture identification should be required for casting an in-person ballot.
Acceptable forms are a valid Ohio driver’s license, a U.S. passport, or a military ID. In-person voters who do not possess photo identification because of a sincere religious objection to being photographed would be permitted to provide an alternative verification of their identity, as provided by Ohio law.
The Lucas County Republican Party urges a “yes” vote on Issue 3.
Early voting is one month away. You’ll be able to vote at the Lucas County Board of Elections beginning October 6th. These are important mid-term elections. Plus, the Lucas County GOP has some excellent candidates on the ballot. There should be no excuse to miss this election. Early voting is at 3737 W. Sylvania Ave. Click here to view a schedule of times for early voting:
Republicans have been meeting monthly in an informal social gathering just to share common political thoughts and, mostly, enjoy each other’s company without any agendas. Karen Trent started the gatherings. At first, it only included women and wine. That quickly changed. Now it’s a mix of elected officials, candidates, supporters, and friends of both genders (yes, there are still only two genders). And plenty of other libations flow at the gatherings. Here, Ohio Representative candidates Ed Schimmel (left)
Jaime Agnew spoke at a lunch for area women to talk about her race for Lucas County Probate Judge. She would be the first woman to ever hold that office in the history of the probate court. Here, Jaime (center) is pictured with former State Representative Sally Perz (left) who hosted the lunch, and Shelli Jacobs who ran Tom Waniewski’s race for Lucas County Commissioner in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 10 - Thursday
Fallen Timbers Clubmeeting, GOP HQ on Kittle Rd., Holland OH. 6:30 p.m. social time, meeting at 7 p.m. Speaker; Philip Leinbach, Maumee City Council, other candidates TBA.
SEPTEMBER 10 - Thursday
Judicial Salute.Judicial Salute from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Toledo Country Club, 3949 River Road, Toledo, Ohio. Light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. MORE INFORMATION.
SEPTEMBER 11-12 - Friday & Saturday
OFRW Fall Convention. Perrysburg Hilton Garden Inn. MORE INFORMATION
SEPTEMBER 12 - Saturday
Fire Safety Day at Toledo Firefighters Museum. 918 W. Sylvania Ave. Noon to 3 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 13 - Sunday
Taco Bar Fundraiser for Ian Chamberlin. El Tipico,1444 South Ave. 5 p.m. Only $35! Come out and support one of our quality candidates and have a great dinner at Toledo’s premier Mexican restaurant. MORE INFORMATION
SEPTEMBER 15 - Tuesday
Honor Flight Welcome Home Ceremony at Toledo Express Airport, Grand Aire Terminal- doors open at 6 p.m. and all are welcome to attend! For more information contact Barbara Orange 419-270-0537.
SEPTEMBER 17 - Thursday
Oregon Conservative Club and Toledo Tea Party, meets third Thursday of the month at Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave., Time: 6 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 19 - Saturday
Roche De Boeuf Festival. Waterville, downtown. Come visit our GOP booth at the fair and learn about our party and our progress toward getting good candidates elected.
SEPTEMBER 21 - Monday
Lucas County Republican Women meets at GOP headquarters 1306 Kittle Rd., Holland, OH
Time: 6 p.m.- social time. 6:30 p.m. - meeting. Candidate speakers; Ian Chamberlin, Ed Schimmel, Judge Michael Goulding and other candidates TBD.
