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• Commissioner John Plecnik wins J. William Stanton Award

  By Contributing Writer on April 19, 2026

  

  On April 17, 2026, Lake County Commissioner John Plecnik was recognized with the J. William Stanton Award by the Lake County Republican Party at their annual Lincoln Day dinner at Regovich Catering in Eastlake.

• Is Vivek Ramaswamy Really Worried About The Average Ohio Citizen?

  By Contributing Writer on April 8, 2026

  

  We could not convince Ramaswamy or McColley that private property is fundamental to a free society. Is our 250-year experiment over?

• Willoughby – Eastlake Public Library…our start in pulling back the curtain

  By Contributing Writer on March 7, 2026

  

  Ohio is number one in the country for state spending on libraries.

• Ohio is Number 1 in Something!

  By Contributing Writer on March 5, 2026

  

  I can be finally told that Ohio leads the nation in funding for public libraries! Police, fire and roads take a back seat to libraries.

• Ashtabula and Lake County Behavioral Health Boards Host Second Annual Joint Training Focused on Practical Engagement Strategies

  By Contributing Writer on April 25, 2026

  

  “Hosting this training together for a second year reflects our commitment to being both good stewards of public resources and strong regional partners,” said Kimberly Fraser, Executive Director of the Lake County ADAMHS Board.

• Home Education Must Be “Equivalent” to Public School: Lawmakers

  By Contributing Writer on April 16, 2026

  

  “A Connecticut bill would require homeschoolers to get government approval and meet vague standards, igniting backlash as an attack on parental rights. The formula is being used across the US.”…Alex Newman

• The push to eliminate property taxes in Ohio is gaining the attention of lawmakers…Channel 8 News

  By Contributing Writer on April 15, 2026

  

  “The effort does have the attention of state lawmakers including Representative Bill Roemer of Richfield, chairman of the State House Ways and Means Committee.”…Dave Nethers

• What Would Lake County Auditor Chris Galloway Do?

  By Contributing Writer on April 14, 2026

  

  Auditor Galloway expresses his opinion on the path forward to solve the property tax dilemma.

• Mentor Resident Says Vote No On Mentor School Levy

  By Contributing Writer on April 14, 2026

  

  “The real question is whether increasing property taxes by more than $13 million annually is justified without first addressing the structure of the system those dollars are going into.”…Gil Martell, Mentor Resident

• Mentor Public Library…Results of Public Records Request

  By Contributing Writer on April 13, 2026

  

  “Ohio libraries’ state funding of $43.07 per capita far exceeds that of neighboring states and is over 12 times the national average of $3.44.”…Legislative Service Commission

• What A Small Price To Pay

  By Contributing Writer on April 12, 2026

  

  ” What does it mean to you to be a Christian?  When you hear someone say they’re a “Christian,” what does that actually mean? “…Rob Pue

• Riverside School District Needs More Money

  By Contributing Writer on April 11, 2026

  

  Our goal is to provide the voters in the Riverside School District with just the facts and to let them draw their own conclusion on the role of public education, and the appropriateness of what is proposed for the future.

• The Missing Piece in Christian Education

  By Contributing Writer on April 9, 2026

  

  “So, we need to stay focused on what our education is about. It’s about training the future. It’s about training the citizens of the Kingdom of God to take that citizenship seriously.” ~ Mark Rushdoony

• Lake County ADAMHS Board Awarded $160,039 to Expand Recovery Housing Access

  By Contributing Writer on April 8, 2026

  

  “In Lake County, the funding will provide rental assistance for up to 21 individuals living in certified recovery housing, helping reduce financial barriers during a critical stage of the recovery process. The current grant period runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.”

• Substance Abuse in Lake County

  By Contributing Writer on April 7, 2026

  

  “Nationally, 1 in 5 adults experiences mental illness”…Adam Schick…Lake County ADAMHS Board

• Chasing Sales Can Be Very Profitable For Public Schools

  By Contributing Writer on April 6, 2026

  

  Ohio Revised Code Section 5715.19 provides the details authorizing the school district to secure every $ they deem is available to them.

• How Clear Property Rights Built the American Frontier

  By Contributing Writer on April 5, 2026

  

  “In the United States, this understanding was present from the very beginning. Inspired by John Locke, the founders treated property as a condition of civil and economic liberty. This foundation was incorporated into concrete policies that shaped the country’s growth.”…Deborah Palma…Foundation of Economic Education

• Tinfoil Hats, Conspiracy Theories and Truth

  By Contributing Writer on April 5, 2026

  

  “As official sources have increasingly asked us to not believe our own eyes or do any critical thinking, even as they become more secretive, those who question the mainstream talking points have been de-platformed, “canceled,” and otherwise marginalized as right-wing extremists, various types of “phobes,” and peddlers of “disinformation.”…Robert Pue

• Vivek’s Campaign Promises….Yawn…

  By Contributing Writer on April 3, 2026

  

  A Governor needs support from the legislators…do you think that the power brokers care about the average citizen?

• BRIDGES Names New Operations Manager to Strengthen Peer Support Services in Lake County

  By Contributing Writer on April 3, 2026

  

  Kim Fraser, Executive Director of Lake County’s ADAMHS Board BRIDGES Names New Operations Manager to Strengthen Peer Support Services in Lake County Jonathan Clemente, newly appointed Operations Manager at BRIDGES Mental Health Consumer Empowerment, brings extensive experience in peer recovery… Read More ›

• Lake County Recorder On the Record For April, 2026

  By Contributing Writer on April 1, 2026

  

  See what your Recorder has done to ensure the preservation of County Records, and the continuing services for the citizens of Lake County.

• The Public School Crisis: Higher Payrolls Associated with Worse Student Performance

  By Contributing Writer on March 31, 2026

  

  “Our review of 12,531 school districts across the country shows a negative correlation between overhead and student performance. In other words, districts that spent more on teacher and administrative pay saw their students’ standardized test scores drop.”

• Sen. Louis Blessing Praises Veterans. So Why Won’t He Let Them Have a Vote?

  By Contributing Writer on March 30, 2026

  

  “Across the country, states are recognizing a simple truth: when a veteran returns home with a 100 percent service-connected disability, that sacrifice deserves meaningful recognition.”…Bernard Mutz

• Campaign Promises Are Not Solutions…Is It All Just An Illusion?

  By Contributing Writer on March 30, 2026

  

  To all Ohio politicians – You shall be judged by your fruits! Follow your oath of office to support and defend the Ohio Constitution.

• Lake County Development Council…Shameful Conduct

  By Contributing Writer on March 25, 2026

  

  We see that the Lake County Development Council plans to deceive the public with their confirmed panel of socialists talking about property taxes, and how they can protect the ever-increasing government in Lake County – even if they are pricing seniors and those living on fixed incomes out of their homes.

• Lake County and ARPA Funds

  By Contributing Writer on March 24, 2026

  

  ARPA funding represents a significant federal investment aimed at helping communities recover from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Does the Householder Debacle Indicate A Basic Problem In Ohio?

  By Contributing Writer on March 23, 2026

  

  When we look at this video and realize that the State of Ohio legislators have been violating their oath of office for a very long time, we wonder if there is a systemic problem in Ohio politics?

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