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Ohio’s elected officials are tooting their own horn a bit at the end of the year, with good reason. Economic development is happening at a pace to which Bucke

In 2022, former U.S. Sen. Rob Portman’s retirement kicked off a caustic GOP primary to succeed him. In 2024, U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup’s retirement has created a similar frenzy. In all, a dozen Republican candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to represent the 16-county district stretching from the Cincinnati suburbs to the West Virginia state line. Most notable are a pair of state senators, Niraj Antani, R-Miamisburg, and Shane Wilkin, R-Hillsboro. Antani, in particular, because he doesn’t live in the district.

The calendar has changed to 2024, but Intel development, road construction, fight over utilities and Etna Township trustees will continue making news.

The Columbus Food Truck Festival is set to double the fun, with the festival taking over two different locations this summer.

There has been another Class 1 positive test for Methamphetamine in Ohio. Samuel Schillaci’s horse, Gardys Legacy A, was found to be positive for Methamphetamine at Northfield Park in September. Schillaci has been fined $1,000 and a one-year suspension. It was not yet known as of press time if the ruling has been appealed. Erin