Home-state win propels Kasich campaign forward BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Declaring “a whole new ball game,” Ohio Republican John Kasich’s presidential campaign is looking to its future after he scored a key home-state win against billionaire businessman Donald Trump. The two-term governor won all 66 delegates in the winner-take-all primary on Tuesday and ended the evening as one of only three remaining GOP contenders in the … Read More
One of three issues passes Just one of three local tax levies was approved by Hardin County voters during Tuesday’s primary election, according to unofficial results from the Board of Elections. A 1.6-mill replacement levy for the Jackson-Forest Ambulance District was approved by a vote of 344 to 140. Read More
Hardin County sees big turnout in early voting Hardin County took advantage of early voting for Tuesday’s primary election. According to Sandra Bookmyer, director of the Hardin County Board of Elections, 803 people came to the office since voting began Feb. 17. Early voting ended Monday. Read More
Ohio voters in national spotlight Ohio voters are once again in the national spotlight. A key swing state in general elections, Ohio’s primaries take on added importance this year as Gov. John Kasich stakes his presidential aspirations on winning his home state Tuesday, with other Republicans hoping he can slow businessman Donald Trump’s drive to the nomination. On the Democratic side, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders … Read More
Precincts and locations announced for primary Precincts and voting locations for Tuesday’s primary election have been announced by the Hardin County Board of Elections. Voting hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Read More
Early voting continues Early voting for the 2016 primary election is continuing in the Hardin County Board of Elections in the basement of the courthouse at the following times: Read More
Republicans pick Potter for commissioner seat History has repeated itself for Gerald Potter. The former two-term Hardin County Commissioner said when he was first elected, he replaced Ed Elliott in January of 2001. Elliott at that time chose to run for state representative. Read More
GOP must stand behind nominee, Ohio Senate leader tells Republicans MOUNT VICTORY — Even though the Republican presidential debates may resemble a “WWF cage match” more than a discussion of the issues, said Ohio Senate President Keith Faber, the Republican party must stand behind their nominee in the November election. Read More
Radway selected to head Board of Elections The Hardin County Board of Elections held its reorganizational meeting on Saturday, March 5. Board members Rob Radway and Don Traxler both were reappointed for new terms by Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted. Read More
Republicans vie for 83rd District in Ohio House Two times, Kevin Rettig has tried to win Robert Cole Sprague’s seat representing the 83rd District in the Ohio House and twice he has failed. Rettig is hoping his third attempt will bring different results. Read More