Good morning, Fairfield County. The race for Ohio's top legal position is already making waves as retired Columbus attorney John Kulewicz dives into the 2026 attorney general contest. The Yale-educated lawyer brings impressive credentials to the Democratic ticket—from arguing before the Supreme Court to swimming in all 88 Ohio counties during his campaign. Talk about making a splash in politics! This prestigious position hasn't been held by a Democrat since 2011, setting the stage for what promises to be a compelling electoral contest.
In more local matters, financial accountability is front and center in Hocking County, where former sheriff's deputy Caleb Moritz must return $1,041 for vacation time overpayment. The discovery came during the county's 2023 financial audit, with liability partially shared by an office manager. It's a reminder that even in public service, the numbers always need to add up—and auditors are keeping a watchful eye on the details.
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⚖️ Ohio attorney race heats up with retired Columbus lawyer's entry. John Kulewicz, a Yale-educated attorney and Upper Arlington council member, has joined the 2026 Democratic race for Ohio attorney general. The retired partner from prestigious law firm Vorys has argued cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and managed Gary Hart's 1984 presidential campaign in Ohio. Kulewicz, an accomplished long-distance swimmer who's found places to swim in all 88 Ohio counties while campaigning, joins Democrat Elliot Forhan and Republican Keith Faber in the contest for term-limited Dave Yost's position. Democrats face challenging odds in increasingly Republican-leaning Ohio, where no Democrat has held the attorney general office since 2011.
💰 Former sheriff's deputy must repay $1,041 for vacation time overpayment. A finding for recovery was issued against Caleb Moritz, who served as chief deputy for the Hocking County Sheriff's Office. Auditors discovered he received payment for improperly accrued vacation hours and excess unused vacation time beyond what his department's labor contract allowed. The office manager shares liability for $443.40 of the total amount. The finding was part of Hocking County's 2023 financial audit, which is available online for public review.
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