by Robert Beagle

Mitt Romney will conduct a rally on Saturday, October 13 in Lebanon. The rally is scheduled to begin around 5 p.m. and will be located in front of the Golden Lamb, a popular stop for Republican candidates.

The former Massachusetts governor will address a crowd of an expected 10,000 or greater.

This public event is free, but tickets are required for entrance to the rally. To RSVP to the event online, visit Mitt Romney’s website and sign up. Additionally, tickets will be available at the Lebanon Victory Center located on 30 W. Main Street in Lebanon or the Liberty Victory Center located at 4879 Mercedes Drive in Liberty Township. Tickets will be available Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In preparation for the rally Broadway, between Main Street and Mulberry Street, will be closed Friday morning to allow setup of the stage and press box. Furthermore, Saturday morning Broadway Avenue will be closed up to Silver Street, and Mulberry Street will be closed from Sycamore Street to Mechanic Street. However, Main Street and South Broadway, from Main Street to South Street, will be open until 15 minutes prior to Romney’s arrival; they will be closed during the event. Pedestrian access will be available on these streets.

The Golden Lamb is known for its visits from Republican presidential candidates. In the past it has been visited by a total of 12 American presidents, not to mention multiple other famous figures.

This is a pivotal rally for Romney, for no candidate that has lost in Ohio has gone on to win the presidency since 1960 when Nixon lost to Kennedy.

Both presidential candidates have been actively campaigning in the swing state of Ohio.  President Obama visited the Tri-State area and rallied in Eden Park a few weeks ago, and Vice President Biden visited Wright State in Dayton. Romney has already campaigned recently in Northern Ohio, and his running mate Paul Ryan spoke in Clermont County.

Doors open to the rally around 3 p.m. on Saturday. No liquids, bags, signs, or sharp objects will be permitted at the venue; attendees will have to go through an airport-like security checkpoint. Cameras will be allowed.

Sources: Middletown Journal, WLWT, WCPO