Matt Schmerge from Botkins has been elected to the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation board of trustees. He will serve a three-year term, representing members from Shelby, Auglaize, Mercer, and Logan counties.
Schmerge’s election means he will be responsible for voicing the concerns and interests of Farm Bureau members in these four counties as part of the state organization’s leadership.
An elderly Atlanta couple survived a home invasion after arming themselves while waiting for police. The case highlights issues of personal safety and self-defense for residents.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost reported that more than 77,000 concealed-carry permits were issued statewide in 2025. The annual report details both new licenses and renewals amid ongoing changes in state firearm laws.
The Buckeye Institute has released a new policy brief supporting targeted state preemption laws ahead of an important court case involving local versus state authority in Ohio. The report discusses how uniform regulations can affect economic growth and individual rights across key sectors.
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