JD Vance is leaving the Senate for the vice presidency. That’s set off a scramble for his Ohio seat
Politics
November 23, 2024

JD Vance is leaving the Senate for the vice presidency. That’s set off a scramble for his Ohio seat

By By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — JD Vance’s election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio’s U.S. Senate seats for the third time in as many years, setting off a scramble for the appointment among the state’s ruling Republicans.

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BVA investigating social media threats
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In response, police will have an increased presence today at Rostraver Elementary. By LADIMIR GARCIA and TAYLOR BROWN lgarcia@yourmvi.com tbrown@yourmvi.com Belle Vernon Area School District officials...
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Don’t miss the latest from White Oak and Rostraver Township in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.