Former County Clerk Seeks Return To Office
Donna Mietchen Ferguson of Ottawa files to regain the county clerk post eight years after losing by 176 votes to Shari Perry. Ferguson, a former two term clerk, keeps her married name on the ballot to boost recognition and highlights voter registration and turnout efforts, including high school discussions and a mock voting program. Deborah Cannaday also seeks the clerk’s race in the Republican primary.
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Ex-county worker files for commission
Jesse L. Maddox, a retired county employee, has filed for the Franklin County Commission Third District. A Democrat from north Ottawa, he calls for fair treatment of working people, restraint on salaries, and caution on expanding government while remaining open to a county administrator if funded by trimming elsewhere. He cites growth, traffic, and economic development as key issues affecting Ottawa.
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Former police officer runs for sheriff in Ottawa
Former Ottawa and Wellsville officer Ricer Croucher filed as a Republican for sheriff, setting up a primary with incumbent Craig Davis. Croucher, owner of Croucher Roofing, served about 11 years in Ottawa and Wellsville police roles, and aims to foster interagency cooperation while keeping the campaign friendly.
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