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Josh Gerth’s farewell post is 90% projection, 10% melodrama, and 0% self-awareness. Here’s the satirical rebuttal his Facebook essay requested. Spoiler: the community wants a pool, not another crisis actor trustee. 🌊
#AndersonTownship #TownshipTruth
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Josh Gerth’s Farewell Tour of Whining, Victimhood, and Bridge-Adjacent Water
A sarcastic, left-leaning rebuttal dismantling outgoing Trustee Josh Gerth’s dramatic Facebook rant about Beech Acres, the Park District, and his election loss. The post highlights his contradictio…
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December 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Josh Gerth’s farewell post is 90% projection, 10% melodrama, and 0% self-awareness. Here’s the satirical rebuttal his Facebook essay requested. Spoiler: the community wants a pool, not another crisis actor trustee. 🌊
#AndersonTownship #TownshipTruth
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#AndersonTownship #TownshipTruth
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There are so many meaningful ways to give back this holiday season — supporting veterans, animals, families in need, Gaza relief, local bookstores, restaurants, and more.
Community giving matters.
Full list here 👇
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Community giving matters.
Full list here 👇
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Season of Giving: Ways to Support Our Community This Holiday Season
Discover meaningful ways to give back this holiday season—support veterans, families, animals, Gaza relief, and local businesses in Greater Cincinnati.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
There are so many meaningful ways to give back this holiday season — supporting veterans, animals, families in need, Gaza relief, local bookstores, restaurants, and more.
Community giving matters.
Full list here 👇
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Community giving matters.
Full list here 👇
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There are a lot of lame ducks on the pond until January. Now, more than ever, we must stay informed and show up.
This is a summary post of Natalie Hastings' Township Truths Substack. Make sure to read the full story directly from Natalie, and subscribe for more:
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This is a summary post of Natalie Hastings' Township Truths Substack. Make sure to read the full story directly from Natalie, and subscribe for more:
👉 open.substack.com/.../anderson....
Anderson Parks: November Highlights & Why Community Presence Still Matters
Anderson Township residents celebrate a major parks levy victory while staying vigilant about the future of Beech Acres. With new trustees taking office in January, community members are urged to a…
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November 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
There are a lot of lame ducks on the pond until January. Now, more than ever, we must stay informed and show up.
This is a summary post of Natalie Hastings' Township Truths Substack. Make sure to read the full story directly from Natalie, and subscribe for more:
👉 open.substack.com/.../anderson....
This is a summary post of Natalie Hastings' Township Truths Substack. Make sure to read the full story directly from Natalie, and subscribe for more:
👉 open.substack.com/.../anderson....
Only way to win is to cheat!
Jodi Harding will still be on the ballot. But votes for her will not be reported. Why did she drop out? Read about it here: eastsideinformer.com/jodi-harding...
#RepublicanProblems #GOP
Jodi Harding will still be on the ballot. But votes for her will not be reported. Why did she drop out? Read about it here: eastsideinformer.com/jodi-harding...
#RepublicanProblems #GOP
November 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Only way to win is to cheat!
Jodi Harding will still be on the ballot. But votes for her will not be reported. Why did she drop out? Read about it here: eastsideinformer.com/jodi-harding...
#RepublicanProblems #GOP
Jodi Harding will still be on the ballot. But votes for her will not be reported. Why did she drop out? Read about it here: eastsideinformer.com/jodi-harding...
#RepublicanProblems #GOP
Don’t trust what the Anderson trustees say … watch what their appointed minions do … #FollowTheMoney
Also, they canceled the meeting with Branstetter. WHY? They were in a rush to make this survey happen. Now they want to delay the results? Were they not convenient? #TownshipTruth
Also, they canceled the meeting with Branstetter. WHY? They were in a rush to make this survey happen. Now they want to delay the results? Were they not convenient? #TownshipTruth
October 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Don’t trust what the Anderson trustees say … watch what their appointed minions do … #FollowTheMoney
Also, they canceled the meeting with Branstetter. WHY? They were in a rush to make this survey happen. Now they want to delay the results? Were they not convenient? #TownshipTruth
Also, they canceled the meeting with Branstetter. WHY? They were in a rush to make this survey happen. Now they want to delay the results? Were they not convenient? #TownshipTruth
Tom Hodges has a great working relationship with local business owners and entrepreneurs. Listen to Tyler Wogenstahl, founder of Voices of America Country Music Fest.
Vote Tom Hodges for Anderson Township Trustee — trusted by local business leaders.
#TownshipTruth #aroundatown #andersontownship
Vote Tom Hodges for Anderson Township Trustee — trusted by local business leaders.
#TownshipTruth #aroundatown #andersontownship
October 29, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Tom Hodges has a great working relationship with local business owners and entrepreneurs. Listen to Tyler Wogenstahl, founder of Voices of America Country Music Fest.
Vote Tom Hodges for Anderson Township Trustee — trusted by local business leaders.
#TownshipTruth #aroundatown #andersontownship
Vote Tom Hodges for Anderson Township Trustee — trusted by local business leaders.
#TownshipTruth #aroundatown #andersontownship
This is a rare moment when EASTSIDE INFORMER LLC agrees with former Anderson Township trustee Andrew Pappas. I am so glad we could find common ground on term limits for trustees. We don’t need 16 years of Josh Gerth. It’s time to “get back to…regular life.” And that’s the #TownshipTruth #AroundATown
October 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This is a rare moment when EASTSIDE INFORMER LLC agrees with former Anderson Township trustee Andrew Pappas. I am so glad we could find common ground on term limits for trustees. We don’t need 16 years of Josh Gerth. It’s time to “get back to…regular life.” And that’s the #TownshipTruth #AroundATown
#AndersonTownship, Ohio - Government Thanksgiving anthem. We want beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes, #VoteTomHodges, turkey, lamb, playgrounds, #VoteKatieNappi, slaw, pickle ball, basketball… you name it!
October 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#AndersonTownship, Ohio - Government Thanksgiving anthem. We want beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes, #VoteTomHodges, turkey, lamb, playgrounds, #VoteKatieNappi, slaw, pickle ball, basketball… you name it!
Did you know that there are no term limits for township trustees in Ohio? There should be. We don’t need local, career politicians. #NoKings #NotGerth #VoteTomHodges and #VoteKatieNappi for Anderson Township Trustee.
#TownshipTruth #AndersonTownship
#TownshipTruth #AndersonTownship
October 19, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Did you know that there are no term limits for township trustees in Ohio? There should be. We don’t need local, career politicians. #NoKings #NotGerth #VoteTomHodges and #VoteKatieNappi for Anderson Township Trustee.
#TownshipTruth #AndersonTownship
#TownshipTruth #AndersonTownship
Josh Gerth and the #AndersonTownship trustees are real good at spending money on wants not needs #NotGerth
October 17, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Josh Gerth and the #AndersonTownship trustees are real good at spending money on wants not needs #NotGerth
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department may allow underage alcohol and an environment conducive for sexual assault, but the voters won’t put up with it. Withdrawal is a wise choice.
September 25, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department may allow underage alcohol and an environment conducive for sexual assault, but the voters won’t put up with it. Withdrawal is a wise choice.
Hopefully we see a lot less Jodi Harding for School Board signs around here. Also #EastsideRepuplicans should've vetted their candidate better. It was easy to find these public records ... #DoBetter #Cincinnati #Vote2025 eastsideinformer.com/jodi-harding...
Forest Hills School Board Candidate Jodi Harding Linked to Repeated Underage Drinking Incidents
Republican Forest Hills school board candidate Jodi Harding’s home was the site of two underage drinking parties within six months, both requiring Hamilton County Sheriff response. Records show 51-…
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September 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Hopefully we see a lot less Jodi Harding for School Board signs around here. Also #EastsideRepuplicans should've vetted their candidate better. It was easy to find these public records ... #DoBetter #Cincinnati #Vote2025 eastsideinformer.com/jodi-harding...
Someone tagged us in this Hastily Made #AndersonTownship Tourism video on Zuckerberg Land.
We need to elect Township Trustees who will take us in a better direction. Because though this is funny, it’s also the #TownshipTruth. Josh Gerth and Lexi Lausten are NOT IT. Time for change. #Vote.
We need to elect Township Trustees who will take us in a better direction. Because though this is funny, it’s also the #TownshipTruth. Josh Gerth and Lexi Lausten are NOT IT. Time for change. #Vote.
September 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Someone tagged us in this Hastily Made #AndersonTownship Tourism video on Zuckerberg Land.
We need to elect Township Trustees who will take us in a better direction. Because though this is funny, it’s also the #TownshipTruth. Josh Gerth and Lexi Lausten are NOT IT. Time for change. #Vote.
We need to elect Township Trustees who will take us in a better direction. Because though this is funny, it’s also the #TownshipTruth. Josh Gerth and Lexi Lausten are NOT IT. Time for change. #Vote.
School board candidate Jodi Harding must answer for her husband’s online comments spreading racism, LGBTQ+ bigotry, and misinformation. Our community deserves leaders who uphold inclusion and respect.
#FHSD #ForestHillsSchoolDistrict #Racism #Bigotry
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#FHSD #ForestHillsSchoolDistrict #Racism #Bigotry
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Our Schools, Our Values: Why Jodi Harding Must Address Her Husband’s Harmful Rhetoric
School board candidate Jodi Harding must answer for her husband’s online comments spreading racism, LGBTQ+ bigotry, and misinformation. Our community deserves leaders who uphold inclusion and respe…
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September 9, 2025 at 1:54 AM
School board candidate Jodi Harding must answer for her husband’s online comments spreading racism, LGBTQ+ bigotry, and misinformation. Our community deserves leaders who uphold inclusion and respect.
#FHSD #ForestHillsSchoolDistrict #Racism #Bigotry
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#FHSD #ForestHillsSchoolDistrict #Racism #Bigotry
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🚨 Ethics Alert in Anderson Township
Trustee Gerth just sent a campaign email using his corporate Jones Lang LaSalle account — a clear violation of company policy. Even worse? Multiple residents allege the email list came straight from the Turpin High Boosters.
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Trustee Gerth just sent a campaign email using his corporate Jones Lang LaSalle account — a clear violation of company policy. Even worse? Multiple residents allege the email list came straight from the Turpin High Boosters.
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Josh Gerth’s Campaign Message, From His JLL Work Email, Raises Ethical Red Flags 🚩🚩🚩
Anderson Township Trustee Josh Gerth used his Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) work email to send reelection messages, allegedly pulled from the Turpin High School Boosters list. The move violates JLL poli…
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August 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
🚨 Ethics Alert in Anderson Township
Trustee Gerth just sent a campaign email using his corporate Jones Lang LaSalle account — a clear violation of company policy. Even worse? Multiple residents allege the email list came straight from the Turpin High Boosters.
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Trustee Gerth just sent a campaign email using his corporate Jones Lang LaSalle account — a clear violation of company policy. Even worse? Multiple residents allege the email list came straight from the Turpin High Boosters.
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“Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely." — Lord Acton
Ohio needs term limits for township trustees. Until then, we need to enforce our own at the ballot box.
#TownshipTruth #AndersonTownship #NoKings #JoshGerth
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Ohio needs term limits for township trustees. Until then, we need to enforce our own at the ballot box.
#TownshipTruth #AndersonTownship #NoKings #JoshGerth
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A “Bozo” in the Headlines: The Ghosts of Development Deals Past
In 2015, Anderson Township proposed a controversial plan to build a new high school and develop the existing site, relying on uncertain tax revenues. Despite initial interest, concerns over financi…
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August 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
“Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely." — Lord Acton
Ohio needs term limits for township trustees. Until then, we need to enforce our own at the ballot box.
#TownshipTruth #AndersonTownship #NoKings #JoshGerth
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Ohio needs term limits for township trustees. Until then, we need to enforce our own at the ballot box.
#TownshipTruth #AndersonTownship #NoKings #JoshGerth
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July 27, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Testimonial from an avid reader and longtime fan of EastsideInformer.com.
This week's Eastside Informer highlights key local news including critique of Trustee’s claim of a “no cost” RecPlex. Exploration of electric utility options. Ken Kushner’s retirement prompts a call to support parks. Take the Beech Acres survey!
#TownshipTruth
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Weekly News Roundup
This week’s Eastside Informer highlights key local news including Natalie Hastings’ critique of Trustee Josh Gerth’s claim of a “no cost” RecPlex project, urging transparency about taxpayer f…
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July 26, 2025 at 3:47 AM
This week's Eastside Informer highlights key local news including critique of Trustee’s claim of a “no cost” RecPlex. Exploration of electric utility options. Ken Kushner’s retirement prompts a call to support parks. Take the Beech Acres survey!
#TownshipTruth
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#TownshipTruth
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Did a $5 festival cup cross the line between community fun and campaign ethics? 🎯 Anderson Township trustees handed out cups with campaign stickers—right over nonprofit sponsor logos. Here’s why that might be a big deal. 👀
🔗 Full story at EastsideInformer.com
#AndersonTownship #LocalPolitics
🔗 Full story at EastsideInformer.com
#AndersonTownship #LocalPolitics
July 8, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Did a $5 festival cup cross the line between community fun and campaign ethics? 🎯 Anderson Township trustees handed out cups with campaign stickers—right over nonprofit sponsor logos. Here’s why that might be a big deal. 👀
🔗 Full story at EastsideInformer.com
#AndersonTownship #LocalPolitics
🔗 Full story at EastsideInformer.com
#AndersonTownship #LocalPolitics
Did a $5 Cup and a Campaign put Two Nonprofits at Risk?
What happens when political candidates hand out leftover Fireman’s Festival cups with their campaign stickers.
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🧾 #AndersonTownship #CampaignEthics #NonprofitAccountability #LocalPolitics #OhioPolitics
What happens when political candidates hand out leftover Fireman’s Festival cups with their campaign stickers.
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🧾 #AndersonTownship #CampaignEthics #NonprofitAccountability #LocalPolitics #OhioPolitics
Did a $5 Festival Cup Jeopardize Two Nonprofits?
Trustees Josh Gerth and Lexie Lausten distributed campaign-related items, including charity festival cups, at the July 4th Parade, raising potential ethical concerns. Nonprofits like Mercy Health a…
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July 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Did a $5 Cup and a Campaign put Two Nonprofits at Risk?
What happens when political candidates hand out leftover Fireman’s Festival cups with their campaign stickers.
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🧾 #AndersonTownship #CampaignEthics #NonprofitAccountability #LocalPolitics #OhioPolitics
What happens when political candidates hand out leftover Fireman’s Festival cups with their campaign stickers.
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🧾 #AndersonTownship #CampaignEthics #NonprofitAccountability #LocalPolitics #OhioPolitics
Had a great time at the Anderson July 4th Parade! #EastsideDems showed up for Katie Nappi, Tom Hodges, Jeff Nye, Erin Walczewski, and Danielle Colliver!
Video by Sean Martin of EastsideInformer.com
Video by Sean Martin of EastsideInformer.com
July 5, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Had a great time at the Anderson July 4th Parade! #EastsideDems showed up for Katie Nappi, Tom Hodges, Jeff Nye, Erin Walczewski, and Danielle Colliver!
Video by Sean Martin of EastsideInformer.com
Video by Sean Martin of EastsideInformer.com
Check out our latest photo essay 📸: (Photos from the Anderson Township July 4th Parade by Sean Martin)
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July 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Check out our latest photo essay 📸: (Photos from the Anderson Township July 4th Parade by Sean Martin)
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Eastside Informer presents Bad Pop Song, a podcast where Beau shares his favorite pop music, while Dan humorously critiques its cringe aspects. The show also reviews current films, including Love Me, 28 Years Later, The Phoenician Scheme, and The Life of Chuck. eastsideinformer.com/new-contribu...
New Contributor: Bad Pop Song!
Eastside Informer presents Bad Pop Song, a podcast where Beau shares his favorite pop music, while Dan humorously critiques its cringe aspects. The show also reviews current films, including Love Me, ...
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July 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Eastside Informer presents Bad Pop Song, a podcast where Beau shares his favorite pop music, while Dan humorously critiques its cringe aspects. The show also reviews current films, including Love Me, 28 Years Later, The Phoenician Scheme, and The Life of Chuck. eastsideinformer.com/new-contribu...