BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – Don’t miss the live debate between Ohio Republican politicians Ron Ferguson and Frank Hoagland on Monday, January 26, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., produced by River News on the Dimitri! Live & Dangerously Local!™ talk show.
Ferguson, the incumbent State Representative for Ohio’s 96th District, first elected in 2020, will face a primary challenge from Hoagland, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL and former Ohio State Senator (2017–2023).
The debate comes as the 96th District, covering Jefferson, Monroe, and eastern Belmont counties, prepares for a competitive Republican primary in 2026.
Listen LIVE Monday morning on on Big Willie 105.5 plus River Talk 1290 AM, 100.1 FM, 100.9 FM, and 1430 AM from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET or…
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A RiverNews.org production.




