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Biden gets GOP ally in Ohio ballot access push: 'Absurd situation'
President Biden is receiving help from Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine as his campaign scrambles to ensure that he gets on the election ballot in the state.
DeWine called a rare special General Assembly session for Tuesday demanding Republican state lawmakers help pass a bill ensuring that Biden appears on this year’s ballot.
Ohio requires that each political party certify their choice for presidential candidates at least 90 days before the election. The Democratic Party is hosting an uncharacteristically late national convention this year on August 19, only 75 days ahead of the election.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has repeatedly warned that Biden is on track to miss the state’s deadline for filing as a candidate due to this discrepancy.
BIDEN’S BALLOT ISSUES IN OHIO AREN’T GOING AWAY AS STATE DEMOCRATS RECEIVE ANOTHER URGENT WARNING
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during a news conference in Columbus, Ohio. DeWine called a special session next week to pass legislation that would ensure that President Biden appears on the state’s presidential ballot. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
“The Legislature had [a] session yesterday and again failed to take any action. This is simply unacceptable,” DeWine said Thursday. “Ohio is running out of time to get Joe Biden, the sitting president of the United States, on the ballot this fall. Failing to do so is simply not acceptable. This is a ridiculous — this is an absurd situation.”
He continued, “The purpose of this session will be for the General Assembly to pass legislation ensuring that both major presidential candidates will be on the Ohio ballot in November, as well as legislation that would prohibit campaign spending by foreign nationals.”
OHIO PURGES ‘NON-CITIZENS’ FROM STATE VOTER ROLLS, CALLS ON BIDEN ADMIN FOR DATA AHEAD OF 2024 ELECTION
President Biden shakes hands with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on January 4, 2023, in Covington, Kentucky. (Michael Swensen/Getty Images)
DeWine has scolded members of his own party for not making earnest efforts to put the president on the ballot.
LaRose, a Republican who was a 2024 Senate candidate but lost to Bernie Moreno in the GOP primary, says the Democratic Party has yet to offer a solution that fits with existing law.
“I’ve said from here to Colorado that it’s in the best interest of voters to have a choice in the race for president. I’m also duty-bound to follow the law as Ohio’s chief elections officer,” LaRose said in a statement Tuesday.
Frank LaRose, Republican candidate for Senate, attends the Columbiana County Lincoln Day Dinner in Salem, Ohio.
“As it stands today, the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee will not be on the Ohio ballot. That is not my choice. It’s due to a conflict in the law created by the party, and the party has so far offered no legally acceptable remedy,” he continued.
LaRose has said that either the state legislature needs to change the law to allow Biden’s certification, or the Democratic Party needs to change its plans. Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens, also a Republican, says lawmakers won’t bail Biden out.
Fox News’ Anders Hagstrom and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Friday, May 22
Jamestown Overcomers Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1201 4th St. NE.
James River Alcoholics Anonymous, noon (closed, topic) and 8 p.m. (open, speaker meeting) AA Clubhouse, 518 10th Ave. SE.
Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m. Regular weekly step meeting; phone meeting only. Call 701-320-2386 before meeting time to get information on calling into meeting.
Saturday, May 23
Buffalo City Group Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m. (open), AA Clubhouse, 518 10th Ave. SE.
James River Alcoholics Anonymous, noon (open) and 8 p.m. (open), AA Clubhouse, 518 10th Ave. SE.
James River Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., women (closed), AA Clubhouse, 518 10th Ave. SE.
James Valley Street Machines Shop Tour 2026. Schedule: 9-9:30 a.m.: Dakota Engine Builders, 2809 U.S. Highway 281; 9:40-10:20 a.m.: Adam Auto Express, 3735 U.S. 281; 10:30-10:55 a.m.: Tom Ravely, 1205 15th St. SW; 11:05-11:35 a.m.: Klein’s Body Shop, 414 17th St. SW; 1-1:30 p.m.: Preferred Transmission, 825 5th Ave. NE; 1:40-2:15 p.m.: Kainz Klassics, 2614 4th St. NE (take 3rd Street Southeast, turn left on 85th Avenue North); 2:30-3:15 p.m., Jon Greeinstein, 1424 Hwy 281 (across from the North Dakota National Guard); 3:25-4 p.m.: Neil Baker, 1142 41st St. NW; 4:10-5 p.m.: Steve Jaskoviak, 500 block 1st Street East (east of Orphan Grain Train, north side of street).
Real estate transfers in Licking County, Ohio, range from $201,520 to $999,000
The following are property transfers recorded in Licking County from May 4-8, 2026.
First name indicates the seller; second name represents the buyer
Etna Township
- 71 Gala Ave. SW; Roman, Fotini S and Chalkias, Chris V; Conley, Christopher Matthew Montgomery and Mackenzie Linn; 5/4/2026; $363,000
- 71 Cosmos Lane SW; Martin, Terrell R and Melody A; Bourizk, Ashley and Philippe M II; 5/4/2026; $360,000
Harrison Township
- 28 Calumet Drive N.; Vehslage, James A and Nancy L; Murrell, Terry A and Amy L; 5/4/2026; $491,500
- 173 Mannaseh Drive E.; Williams, David and Kellie; Egler, Steven R and Christine L; 5/4/2026; $475,000
- 564 Forward Pass; Marcum, Lisa R; Thurcorp LLC; 5/4/2026; $201,520
Heath
- 549 Kensington Drive; Cole, Donald N; May, William C; 5/4/2026; $300,000
Hebron
- 4412 Hickory Lane; Flowers, Jaxon L and Allison M (Trustees); Rancier, Marino and Wendy; 5/4/2026; $445,000
Licking Township
- 110; 118 Sandpiper Drive; Altier, Tyler S and Mandi E; Campbell, Andrea and Robert Duane; 5/4/2026; $999,000
- 7606 Hupp Road; Mcknelly, Emily; Mindach, Kaden; 5/4/2026; $336,000
Newark
- 1445 Londondale Pkwy; Dobbs, Todd A; Kaeding Properties LLC; 5/4/2026; $375,000
- 1661 Stonewall Drive; Abend, Donna J; McDaniel, Drew; 5/4/2026; $320,000
- 109 Bolton Ave.; Grether, Veronica S; Phillips, Harold Boyd Iv and Hodge, Mackenzie Grace; 5/4/2026; $247,000
Pataskala
- 1669 Forest View Drive; Cary, Michael S; Carnes, Douglas W and Victoria J (Trustees); 5/4/2026; $585,000
- 325 Penwood Court; Jackson, Jeffrey Allen; KP Homes LLC; 5/4/2026; $275,000
Reynoldsburg
- 8827 Firstgate Drive; Holdn LLC; Williamson, Kesean; 5/4/2026; $330,000
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Roughly 15 miles west of Aberdeen sits a unique business in the small community of Mina. South Dakota Baskets Unlimited, however, was first established nearly four decades ago in Hub City.
Kris Scherr purchased the business on New Year’s Day 2023 and moved the shop location from Aberdeen to Mina, a town of less than 1,000 people.
She had owned a small gift shop in Mina when she was informed that Baskets Unlimited was for sale. Within three days, Scheer said she purchased the business and merged it into her current gift shop. And in the past two years, she turned it all into a “South Dakota Made” gift shop.
Products can be purchased individually, or baskets can be custom designed while a customer waits. Scherr has a storefront in Mina but does not keep normal set hours. Most sales are online, but when needed, she says customers can call her directly, and she will open the shop for them.
“The gift baskets are filled with some of our state’s finest products and novelties and can be shipped nationwide,” Scherr told the Aberdeen News. “Since I have purchased the business, I have doubled the sales from the previous years. I sell corporate gift baskets during the holidays and ship in a timely manner. My biggest challenge is the shipping time, but over the last few days I have managed to learn a few different ways of getting the product to customers within three or four days.”
Scherr has smoked pheasant, smoked turkey, buffalo, elk and beef salami as well as cheeses and sweets. She also sells snacks, like candy, jams, fruit syrups, honey and kuchens. There’s also coffee, bagels and hand-crafted soaps.
Baskets are loaded with lots of South Dakota made goodies. There are two breakfast baskets, the Dakota Family Breakfast and the Dakota Family Brunch. In addition, there is a Taste of South Dakota, The Granddaddy Gift Box and Game Day Party Box. But don’t forget Dakota USA and Dakota Gourmet.
Other gift ideas she has for sale include Terry Redlin pieces and Rosemary Millette mugs, plates, coasters and stained glass.
While Scherr is the lone employee at her shop, she says she relies on friends to help her through the busy times of the holidays.
“I live right across the street from my business, so I am very open to going to my shop at any time for someone to shop,” she added. “I totally enjoy this business and am willing to work with individuals and corporate establishments.”
South Dakota Baskets Unlimited can be reached by phone at 605-281-0670. The store is located at 227 S. Sunset Drive in Mina, South Dakota.
“I enjoy putting together each unique basket and also finding new South Dakota-made products to incorporate into my business,” Scherr said.
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