Troy in the News

Congressman Troy Balderson speaks with WMAN's Aaron Hines about what he has been up to recently in Ohio's 12 Congressional District. Read more »

COLUMBUS - U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Zanesville, Sept. 6 visited Schottenstein Stores Corp. in Columbus to discuss his trip to Israel with American Israel Education Foundation. The event, attended by about 12 community leaders, was hosted by Michael Broidy on behalf of the Schottenstein family, in partnership with Ohio Jewish Communities, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee… Read more »

The Muskingum Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America has opened its newly-renovated headquarters in the McIntire district of Zanesville. Read more »

The Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial will hold the 14th annual Gold Star Family Ceremony outdoors from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in Sunbury. It is open to the public. During this week’s Sunbury Village Council meeting, Mayor Tommy Hatfield said of the event, “If you haven’t witnessed that before, I highly recommend you come over. Congressman Troy Balderson and Attorney General David Yost will speak. It’s really moving.” The ceremony is held on the Saturday closest to Sept. 11. The memorial is a tribute to those Ohio men and women in uniform who were killed or missing in action in the Global War on Terrorism since Sept. 11, 2001. Read more »

Olivia Pollack began volunteering when she was 5 years old. The 16-year-old New Albany resident’s introduction to service began when her mother, Leslie Cash, encouraged Pollack and her siblings -- Madeline Pollack, 22, and Tommy Pollack, 20 -- to collect canned goods throughout the community for area food pantries. Cash said she believes it’s important for children to recognize the concept of being part of a broader community. “I think that enriches the kids, too,” she said. Now a junior at New Albany High School, Pollack has continued to volunteer in her community. On Aug. 22, she received a Congressional Award from U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Zanesville) for her work. Read more »

“Home to the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, The Ohio State University, The Wilds, Hocking Hills State Park, and many other attractions, Central Ohio is the perfect place to celebrate the travel industry. The greater Columbus region exemplifies a richly diverse history and culture, and as a member of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, I’m thrilled to shed light on how tourism creates jobs and boosts the economy right here in Ohio.” Read more »

MANSFIELD -- Troy Balderson figured showing is better than telling when it comes to the 179th Airlift Wing. That's why the congressman from Zanesville was pleased Wednesday to have U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, join him on a visit to the Ohio Air National Guard unit based at Mansfield Lahm Airport. "The folks who serve on these committees ...… Read more »

NEW CONCORD- U.S. Representatives Troy Balderson (R-Zanesville) and Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) addressed the Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association at Muskingum University's Chess Center on Tuesday. Both representatives spoke about the need to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a trade agreement expected to replace the North American Free Trade Act, better known as… Read more »

NEWARK – The U.S. Small Business Administration Columbus District honored Dr. Foster Anderson, owner of Bailey Veterinary Clinic, as a small business leader “sparking” economic development in the Newark area. U.S. Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Zanesville, and SBA Columbus District Director Everett Woodel recently presented the award to Anderson and his wife, Cynthia, at the NEWork Space in… Read more »

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Veterans from around the area were honored today at the Green Valley Golf Club. A huge crowd gathered this morning behind the 10th tee box to see the Memorial Wall and to enjoy a wonderful ceremony. Congressman Troy Balderson, Retired General Mike McHenry, and the county commissioners were a few of many familiar faces in attendance. Green Valley PGA Head… Read more »