Author: Lyn Bliss

Republican Senator and Representatives serving Darke County in 128th General Assembly and Ohio Supreme Court Justices Sworn-In to new terms.

Senator
Keith Faber –12

Justice
Evelyn Stratton

Representative
Jim Zehringer—77

Justice
Maureen O’Connor

Kevin DeWine unanimously chosen as Chairman of the Ohio Republican Party

Representative
Dick Adams –79

Ohio State Republican Central and Executive Committeeman Darryl Mehaffie (L) and Ohio State Republican Central and Executive Committeewoman Donna Harter (R) are shown with DeWine shortly after he was elected. Mehaffie, along with Drucilla Stewert of Troy, represent the area of Darke County in the Fifth Senate District. Harter, along with Owen Hall of Celina, represent the area of Darke County in the Twelfth Senate District.

Darke County Officials Sworn-in to new terms

Diane Delaplane sworn-in as
first female Darke County Commissioner

Darke County Officials were sworn in by Common Pleas Court Judge Jon Hein (R). Left to right are Hein, Judge Mike McClurg (D), Prosecuting Attorney Dick Howell (R), Clerk of Courts Cindy Pike (R), County Engineer Jim Surber (D), Commissioner Mike Rhoades (R), Coroner Dr. Tim Kathman (R), Sheriff Toby Spencer (R), Treasurer Scott Zumbrink (D), Recorder Linda Stachler (R), and Commissioner Diane Delaplane (R).

History in the making—Republican Diane Delaplane first female to be elected to the position of Darke County Commissioner is sworn-in. Left to right: are Common Pleas Court Judge Jon Hein, Delaplane, (Danielle Patel obscured behind Diane), Don Delaplane, Doug Delaplane (obscured at rear), Anup Patel holding Ian Patel.