Just one more free international trip, bro

Franklin County taxpayers spent $119K in 2025 to send two public officials and six of their subordinates to Italy and Japan. The Rooster obtained the receipts.

Bottom right, left to right: Franklin County Commissioners Erica Crawley and John O’Grady. Smaller circles, starting with the top and working counter-clockwise: Ruchelle Pride, Kenneth Wilson, Kris Long, Patrick “PJ.” Gamble, Emma Ginther and Darla Reardon

On July 22, The Rooster exclusively reported that Franklin County Commissioner Erica Crawley was sh…