Recently, one of our Heutmaker & Ishee campaign volunteers was asked by a kind gentleman if I’m going to change my mind about who I am. And let me tell you, the only thing I might change my mind about is what my costume will be for Halloween in two weeks. If you’ve got ideas—witch, astronaut, disco ball—drop them in the comments. I’m open to suggestions, but not about who I am.   Let me set the record straight: I’m in my fifties, living an amazing life here in Russell with my

As we head into the final weeks of this campaign, I want to speak openly and honestly with all of you. When a campaign runs out of ideas, there’s often one last tool it turns to: personal attacks and dirty tricks . This isn’t new. It’s the oldest play in the political playbook. When a person or a group doesn’t have real solutions, constructive ideas, or a vision to lead, they try to distract the community with rumors and personal smears. These tactics are meant to divide us,

Cleaning Up a Russell Eyesore and Putting It Back to Work In-N-Out Propane as it sits today at the corner of Chillicothe Road and Music Street One of the most visible eyesores in Russell Township is the old propane store at 15536 Chillicothe Road , right at the intersection of State Route 306 and Music Street . The lot is zoned commercial , which means it has the potential to generate meaningful property and sales tax revenue for our township. But right now, it sits empty and

Last night’s candidate forum was an important moment in this campaign. As someone with a background in comedy, standing in front of a...

Good evening, everyone. My name is Amy Heutmaker. Lately, it feels like we’re being pitted against each other — even in small towns like...

A Call for Change: Let’s Step Outside and Meet Each Other Again As I meet voters across our community during my campaign for local...

--- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community Input Missing in Trustee Decisions on Fire Service Sharing Most residents who work during the day and...

This is my first time running for political office, and stepping forward in today’s climate has been an incredible leap of faith. With...

Just two doors down from the ruined house at 8460 Ridgewood Lane , another vacant property now draws worried glances from Russell...

As I continue talking with residents here in Russell, I hear a clear and consistent message: people want leaders who listen. Not leaders...

- Answered by: Amy Heutmaker, MBA, MS, LPC Fiscal Responsibility & Services  Q: How will you ensure fiscal responsibility and avoid...

Written by Amy Heutmaker, MBA, MS, LPC, Mental Health Counselor Since yesterday afternoon, many of us have been confronted with the...

How poor financial planning and lack of transparency from trustees left residents with a preventable crisis Written By Amy Heutmaker,...

When I moved to Russell, I was immediately struck by the area's natural beauty. Whether I’m walking the dog through our neighborhood, hiking the trails at Westwoods Park, or simply driving through the township, I’m constantly reminded of how special this community is. But over time, I began to notice something troubling—several homes scattered throughout the township that were clearly vacant and left to decay. One property in particular caught my attention: the house at the c