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Montgomery County Executive Matt Ossenfort speaks at the Winner s Circle in Fonda on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021.
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The Montgomery County Republican Committee on Wednesday released a slate of 41 candidates for local offices during a socially-distanced rally held at the Winner’s Circle in Fonda.
Incumbent Republican County Executive Matt Ossenfort gave the keynote speech at the event. Ossenfort thanked Fulton County Republican Chairwoman Susan McNeil and Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino for attending the rally as a show of unity between the Republican parties in both counties. Ossenfort said he’s proud of the accomplishments of his administration over the course of his two terms in office, including keeping the county under the state tax-levy cap every year he’s been in office and focusing on economic development. His speech aimed at rallying the GOP to work together
Jan 10, 2021 4:52 PM
John Joseph Rhoades, 80, passed away Saturday January 9, 2021, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
John was born in 1940 in Indiana County to Irene and Henry Rhoades. He was an active member of Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer City.
After graduating from Laura Lamar High School in Homer City, John was employed as a Mine Supervisor for R&P Coal Company for 26 years. He was an active member of the Helvatia Mine Rescue Team.
John had an amazing love for animals, especially his dogs Cocoa and Trix. He loved to fish, and had an amazing green thumb. He spent much of his retirement helping others and volunteering his time.