An Update from State Senator Susan Manchester
January 2026 January marked a strong start to the new year with our office spending meaningful time in the district reconnecting with local leaders, businesses, and community members. These conversations help ground our work at the Statehouse with real experiences of the people we serve. I am grateful for the opportunity to attend local meetings, tour facilities, and sit down one-on-one with constituents. Senator Manchester with Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith and folks from Conovus at the America 250 Kickoff Event As a member of the America 250 Commission, I had the opportunity to travel to Columbus to attend the official America 250 kickoff event–an important moment as we prepare to commemorate our nation’s 250th birthday in 2026.

The Commission launched the celebration “Ohio Style” and will continue doing so throughout the year with events across the state. These celebrations will feature monthly themes highlighting Ohio’s innovation, evolution, and lasting impact on America over the past 250 years. I encourage you to explore the local and statewide events planned as part of this historic milestone using the resources below: America 250 Website America 250-Ohio Events and Experiences As the General Assembly reconvenes, I look forward to continuing important policy discussions and advancing legislation that impacts you and your family every day. Senator Manchester with Mayor Smith and Tammie Colon Throughout the month of January our office attended local government meetings and connected with community members, businesses, and organizations throughout the region. These conversations are essential in helping us understand local priorities and ensure our work at the Statehouse reflects the needs of the people we serve.

We also had the opportunity to record a podcast, participate in a ribbon cutting, and tour local organizations to gain firsthand insight into the work being done in our communities. These visits reinforce the importance of staying engaged and accessible while strengthening the connection between the district and state government.

If you ever need assistance working with a state agency, would like to schedule a visit, or want to invite us to an event, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kennedie at Kennedie.Goubeaux@ohiosenate.gov. We’re always happy to help and welcome every opportunity to connect. Darke County: February 3rd from 9am–12pm at Silas in Versailles Allen County: February 4th from 8:30–11:30am at Winan’s in Lima Auglaize County: February 9th from 10am–1pm at the New Bremen Coffee Shop in New Bremen Mercer County: February 19th from 10am–1pm at Winan’s in Maria Stein Champaign County: February 20th from 10am–1pm at The Depot in Urbana Logan County: February 23rd from 8:45–11:45am at Sweet Aromas in Bellefontaine (Top to bottom) Senator Manchester at the ribbon cutting for the Stabilization Unit in Lima, Senator Manchester at the State Library of Ohio