Franklin County Commission race choices expected Tuesday
The county faces four of five Commission seats on the general election ballot. Ed Taylor runs unopposed in District 2 to replace Tom Weigand. In District 3 Fred Ferguson and Roger Keith vie for Bill Ogle’s seat. we endorse Keith. District 4 offers Raymond Carey or Vernon Moyer with Carey favored to retain. District 5 presents Don Stottlemire, Norman Wooge, and Chet Leach. Stottlemire is supported for the seat.
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Don Stottlemire
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Tyson and Perry Back Franklin County For State Senate
In Franklin County voters are urged to reelect Robert Tyson to state senate amid praise for his four year record on highway funding government costs and careful decision making. Supporters also back County Clerk Shari Perry citing solid performance, payroll and HR duties, and readiness to aid new commissioners.
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Watching a Russian rocket fly over my deck
A reader recalls watching a Russian rocket pass overhead from their deck late at night. They describe the eerie sound and the delay before it disappeared, noting they could not call anyone at the time and wonder who else might have seen it.
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Vote Comes Down to Lesser of Two Liars
A commentary on women voters facing the Gore versus Bush choice. The piece argues both candidates seem untrustworthy, with Gore seen as chameleon-like and Bush evasive on abortion issues. It contends most women will vote for the lesser of two lies, lamenting the lack of clear, truthful options.
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Kansan vows to vote Nader over Bush protest
A Kansan explains casting one vote for Bush and one for Nader to protest corporate influence in politics. He cites GOP shifts, distrust of Gore Democrats, and a desire for ordinary Americans to shape national policy, while acknowledging possible voter cynicism yet affirming commitment to democracy.
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