Highland County Democrats celebrated the speakers, the season and some surprises during their Spring Dinner last Tuesday at Hillsboro’s Nazarene Church.

Highland County Democrats will welcome spring with dinner, desserts, updates and special guest speaker, Ohio State Representative Allison Russo, Tuesday evening, April 22 at 6 p.m.

The Ohio House Democratic Caucus Tuesday, in a unanimous show of support, reelected Rep. C. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) as House Minority Leader for the upcoming 136th General Assembly.

Abortion was a key talking point in Ohio’s November election last year, and in the special election held one year ago this week.

When Kamala Harris was announced as the running mate for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential campaign, the questions about her heritage, ethnicity and even eligibility for office came strongly from the opposition.

Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens threw cold water on a bid to thwart the recent abortion rights amendment Issue 1. Instead of attempting to deny the courts’ jurisdiction or rushing to the ballot with a repeal effort, Stephens argued lawmakers should focus on maternal and early childhood care.

Members and guests of the Highland County Democratic Women’s Club welcomed State Representative Allison Russo at their annual Harvest Dinner this week.

The Highland County Democrat Women's Club will hold a harvest dinner Monday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Building, 1000 W. Main St., Hillsboro.