Ritchie to host congressional campaign fundraiser at The Pilot Brewhouse

Event includes pizza buffet, live music and chance to meet Ohio’s 6th District candidate Malcolm Ritchie in New Philadelphia Nov. 17.

Published November 13, 2025 - 5:08 a.m.

Malcolm Ritchie, a candidate for Congress in Ohio’s 6th District, will host a meet-the-candidate fundraising event Nov. 17 from 4-8 p.m. at The Pilot Brewhouse, 1690 E. High Ave., New Philadelphia.

Attendees can enjoy an all-you-can-eat pizza bar along with locally brewed beer. Music will be provided by Steve Slentz of WDOG Radio.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at

secure.actblue.com/donate/malcolm-ritchie or at the door.

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