GREENVILLE – The Darke County Republican Party held its annual Hog Roast recently in the coliseum of the Darke County Fairgrounds. Attendees were treated to a sausage sandwich cooked by Ketring Meats, accompanied by potato chips, cookies and bottled water provided by Tribute Funeral Homes.
Darke County Chairman Katie DeLand welcomed everyone. Common Pleas Judge Travis Fliehman offered the blessing prior to the meal. Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou spoke on behalf of the GOP and the Trump Vance candidacy. Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber spoke in opposition to Issue 1. Other speakers for the day included Republican candidates who will be appearing on the November 5 general election ballot: Bernie Moreno for U. S. Senate, Warren Davidson for Fifth Congressional District, Megan E. Shanahan for Ohio Supreme Court, Daniel R. Hawkins for Ohio Supreme Court, Susan Manchester for State Senator (12th District),
Jonathan Newman for State Representative (80th District), Angie King for State Representative (84th District), Matthew Aultman for Darke County Commissioner, Aaron Flatter for Darke County Commissioner, James D. Bennett for Darke County Prosecuting Attorney, Cindy Pike for Darke County Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Mark E. Whittaker for Darke County Sheriff, and Hillary J. Holzapfel for Darke County Recorder.
There were vendors on the grounds selling Trump gear. Vehicles planning to drive in the “Trump Train” were lined up on the fairgrounds.
The “Trump Train” started in Preble County, with the participants joining Darke County attendees for the program and food at the local Hog Roast.
“Trump Train” participants then lined up and drove in a parade to Troy where they joined the Miami County GOP for music and a political rally. There were many people along the route, as well as on-coming and crossing traffic, cheering the parade on!
The Darke County Republican Party wants to thank Crowell Landscaping for the large crane holding the American flag at the Fairgrounds entrance, Spencer Landscaping for the 5 trucks lined up with giant letters spelling Trump that were along the parade route and Troy Sunshade for the large flag and billboard along the parade route on Martin Street.
Click here for photos of the event and the “Trump Train”.