Pete Hemer Named Republican of the Year. Oh, and the Governor Dropped By...

Governor Kasich speaking with State Central
Comitteeman Darryl Mehaffie

2011 Darke County Republican
of the year Pete Hemer

The 2011 Darke County Republican Pig Roast was held Saturday at the youth building in fair grounds. Pete Hemer, former chairman of the Darke County Republican Party, was named the Darke County Republican of the Year.

Ohio Governor John Kasich spoke to the large crowd and gave a great (or horrible, depending upon your political persuasion) speech.