BELMONT, Ohio -
WTRF.com Update
When Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan wrapped up speaking to hundreds in Belmont County Saturday he thanked people for standing in the rain to hear him.
'' We're going to take responsibility and fix this mess in Washington.'' Ryan said.
Ryan arrived just after 1 p.m. Saturday at Valley View Campgrounds in Belmont County.
Officials said it's one of many stops Ryan had planned for Saturday.
Ryan spoke for just a short time but some people on hand said his message was clear ,take advantage of early voting and elect Mitt Romney .
Ryan said Romney will end the ''War on Coal'', which he claims was started by President Obama.
WTRF.com Update
Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan spoke to hundreds of people in Belmont County.
Ryan arrived at Valley View Campgrounds a little after 1 p.m. Saturday.
Ryan told the crowd look at the President's record, he added President Obama will put coal out of business.
He asked Belmont County residents in attendance to head to early voting and elect Mitt Romney who Ryan said will end the war on coal.
''What is so great about this , this is not just about jobs, its about the meaning of America. We are America , we are an exceptional country.The government works for us the people and not the other way around '' Ryan said.
Ryan mentioned Ohio being a battleground state and mentioned several times Belmont County residents need to early vote.
Original Story
WTRF.com is there as security begins to prepare the Valley View Campgrounds in Belmont for Vice Presidential hopeful Paul Ryan's visit early Saturday morning.
Security is sweeping the area and setting up for Saturday's Victory Rally.
Doors to the event open at 10:00 a.m. WTRF.com will bring you team coverage with Nate Fluharty and Kelsey Kennedy.
The entire event will be live streamed here starting at 12:30 p.m.
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ORIGINAL STORY:
Republican Congressman and Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan will be making a campaign stop in Belmont County on Saturday.
According to the Romney-Ryan campaign, Ryan will hold a victory rally with the Republican team at noon.
Doors to the event, which is being held at the Valley View Campgrounds in Belmont, will open at 10:00 a.m.
Tickets to the event can be obtained by visiting www.mittromney.com/oh or by visiting this Victory Center location:
Steubenville Victory Center
100 Mall Dr B-8
Steubenville, OH 43952
Anyone who attends the event will go through very strict security, described as "airport-like", and attendees are being asked to bring as few personal items as possible.
No bags, sharp objects, umbrellas, liquids or signs will be allowed into the venue. Cameras are permitted.
WTRF.com and 7News will continue to bring you developing details of this event.
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