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News: GENERAL ELECTION VOTING INFORMATION
September 28, 2026 - As election season quickly approaches, it is important for all of us to make our voices heard. Every vote counts, and I want to encourage you to get out and vote in the upcoming election.
News: Freedom Pavilion at Seneca County Fairgrounds
September 10, 2026 -The ribbon cutting of the new Freedom Pavilion at the Seneca County Fairgrounds was held on September 10, 2026. Located next to the Kneeskern Building, the pavilion was created as a lasting local commemoration of America 250, recognizing the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States.
News: 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
May 6, 2026 - It was a tight race, but with 50.44% of the votes, Bill Frankart will be the Republican County Commissioner candidate on the November ballot. The primary election was held on May 5, 2026.
News: MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
April 27, 2026 - The Seneca County Master Gardener Volunteers celebrated Arbor Day and America’s 250th birthday by planting a White Oak at the Seneca County Fairgrounds on April 24. Seneca County Commissioner Bill Frankart was grateful for the chance to speak.
News: ELECTION INFORMATION: EARLY VOTING & REPUBLICAN BALLOTS
April 16, 2026 - Being informed and prepared for voting is important. The Seneca County Board of Elections website offers a valuable resources to ensure voters are registered, can vote early, and can find sample ballots. Below is an overview of some of the important deadlines and options for voting.
News: COMMISSIONER FRANKART GETS FIRSTHAND LOOK AT DISPATCH
February 16, 2026 - Every minute of every shift is different and unpredictable in the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center, where dispatchers field calls on everything from house fires to automobile accidents. Commissioner Frankart spent time observing Dispatcher Amy Skeel at work to gain a greater knowledge of communications. New Dispatch trainee, Randi Casey, also observed Dispatcher Skeel in preparation to join the team.
Press Release: COMMISSIONER FRANKART SEEKS REELECTION
February 8, 2026 - Seneca County Commissioner Bill Frankart is on the campaign trail again, and this time, he is buoyed by a three-year track record as a commissioner who is hardworking, accessible, and committed to the welfare of county residents.
Event: Seneca County U.S. Semiquincentennial Kickoff
January 30, 2026 - This event is open to the public, free to attend, and everyone is welcome. Registration is recommended to help us plan, and guests are welcome to come and go as they please. Come celebrate history, community, and the beginning of a year-long America 250 celebration in Seneca County!
News: Commissioners meet Ohio EPA environmental leader at TMACOG meeting
January 27, 2026 - Seneca County Commissioners Bill Frankart and Brent Busdeker had the opportunity to meet Ohio EPA Environmental Response and Revitalization Chief, Melisa Witherspoon, who is a Heidelberg University graduate, when they attended the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) 2025 Winter General Assembly in Perrysburg on Jan. 24.
News: $15,000 Norfolk Southern grant equips Green Springs firefighters
January 6, 2026 - Ohio regulations require that firefighting personal protective equipment be replaced every ten years, regardless of the condition. The regulation ensures that firefighters walk into emergencies with the optimal chance of coming out safe. Thanks to a $15,000 grant from Norfolk Southern, the Green Springs Fire Department’s equipment is now up to industry standards.
“I encourage my friends, neighbors, and relatives to vote for this man [Bill Frankart]. Bill has integrity, and he is God-fearing, God-loving, and a patriotic American. I can think of no one better suited for this political position.”
Paul E. Jones