Congratulations to Commissioner Plecnik for receiving this award. His tremendous contributions to the citizens of Lake County and the State of Ohio deserve to be recognized.
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Commissioner John Plecnik wins J. William Stanton Award
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.
Home Education Must Be “Equivalent” to Public School: Lawmakers
“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
“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?
Auditor Galloway expresses his opinion on the path forward to solve the property tax dilemma.
Mentor Resident Says Vote No On Mentor School Levy
“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
“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
” 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
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
“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
“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.”
Is Vivek Ramaswamy Really Worried About The Average Ohio Citizen?
We could not convince Ramaswamy or McColley that private property is fundamental to a free society. Is our 250-year experiment over?
Substance Abuse in Lake County
“Nationally, 1 in 5 adults experiences mental illness”…Adam Schick…Lake County ADAMHS Board
Chasing Sales Can Be Very Profitable For Public Schools
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
“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
“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…
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
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
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
“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?
“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?
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
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
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?
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?