The mock convention took on a double meaning at Ohio Wesleyan University this weekend, as the campus with a liberal reputation simulated the Republican nomination process.
It may have taken decades, but Delaware finally has its own YMCA. The Delaware Community Center YMCA hosted both dignitaries and regular folks Saturday for the official grand opening of the $13 million facility.
The Delaware County Republican Party’s central committee has endorsed State Rep. Andrew Brenner, Delaware County Commissioner Ken O’Brien and former newspaper publisher and political newcomer Gary Merrell.
The grassroots citizen group, Friends of Concord Township, plans to fight FirstEnergy Corp. and American Transmission Systems in their placement of a new 138,000-volt transmission line.
After initially telling a Republican Party official he was backing out, Delaware County Commissioner Tommy Thompson has decided to move forward with his plans to run for re-election next year, even with the likely prospect of facing a GOP-backed challenger.
Congressman Pat Tiberi was home recently. It was Election Day and an ideal time to touch base with constituents, discuss their concerns and also let them know what is happening in Washington. During his visit, he took time out of a busy schedule for an interview with The Sunbury News.
If a GOP congressional redistricting plan goes through as expected, Pat Tiberi’s district should become safer for his future re-election. But as an interesting by-product, Tiberi will also no longer represent the neighborhood where he grew up.
U.S. Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-Genoa Township) won his last election in 2010 by a comfortable 14 percent margin, defeating Franklin County Commissioner Paula Brooks, a Democrat.