Congressman Steve Stivers (R – OH) today voted in favor of a budget resolution to allow the House of Representatives and Senate to repeal many of the harmful provisions of Obamacare in the budget reconciliation process. The legislation passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 227-198. Read more

Vinton County’s own Caleb Montgomery has received official nominations to the U.S. Naval Academy and West Point. Read more

U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers announced Monday his nomination of four Ross County students to the United States military academies. Read more

"Today, I voted to stand with Israel and oppose the U.N.'s unprecedented action - which President Obama refused to veto - condemning Israel's presence in the West Bank. Israel is our greatest ally in the Middle East, and I join the House of Representatives in calling for a repeal of the resolution." Read more

"I am excited to begin the new Congress and work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass policies that will make America stronger and more prosperous. Read more

For far too many Americans, the simple mention of “health care” causes stress. Daunting medical bills and complex bureaucratic systems that are all but impossible to navigate adds unnecessary anxiety. If you or your loved one is ill, your sole focus should be on treatment and recovery, not on the maze that is health insurance or the calculations for how you will pay a premium. Read more

"President Obama's highly unprecedented decision to not veto this resolution is yet another representation of his refusal to support Israel - our greatest ally in the Middle East - and I strongly disagree with the action. I am looking forward to working in the new Congress to strengthen Israel's standing and security in the region." Read more

The mental health crisis affects a devastating number of individuals and their families across the country. In fact, roughly 43.8 million Americans experience mental illness each year, and nearly 10 million suffer from a serious condition, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. With only 41 percent of adults with a mental health condition receiving care in the last year, our broken health care system has clearly failed to help those who need it most. Read more

Columbus, OH -- Finance Fund Capital Corporation (FCAP) has funded a $1.58 million Healthy Food for Ohio financing package for Campbell’s Market to build a 12,000 sq. ft. fresh food grocery at 636-698 W. Main Street in McArthur. The much-anticipated deal follows a three-year public-private effort to recruit a fresh food grocer to operate in rural Vinton County, which is home to approximately 13,000 residents. Other funding sources for Campbell’s Market in McArthur includes a $50,000 grant from Vinton County. Read more

At 9:56 a.m. on Monday, November 28, The Ohio State University (OSU) Emergency Management and Fire Prevention Twitter Account sent an alert they hoped they would never need to use: “Buckeye Alert: Active Shooter on campus. Run Hide Fight. Watts Hall. 19th and College.” Read more