Coshocton County farmer honored

Homer E. Roahrig, 95, was named to the House speaker's conservative advisory circle with access to discussions on national issues

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Homer E. Roahrig was nominated to speaker Mike Johnsons’ inner circle as a grass roots conservative and can sit in on issues that concern the nation.

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Published May 25, 2026 - 12:13 p.m.

Homer E. Roahrig was nominated to speaker Mike Johnsons’ inner circle as a grass roots conservative and can sit in on issues that concern the nation.

This honor is only given to the top echelon Republican conservatives across the entire nation.

Roahrig, who is 95, is a farmer in Linton Township.

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