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Gary Snyder seeks Republican ticket for county clerk

Gary Snyder
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With four candidates on board, the race for the Republican nomination as Huntington County clerk is the most crowded position on the county-level primary ballot.

The incumbent, Fran Felts, has competition from two Huntington businesswomen, Stacey Elzey Bischoff and Kittie Keiffer, and the author of a political website, Gary Snyder.

The county clerk, officially known as the clerk of the circuit court, is responsible for many of the administrative functions of the county courts, according to the Association of Indiana Counties.

Stewardship Week encourages conservation habits

Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District is celebrating its annual Stewardship Week April 25 through May 2.

This is the 55th year of the celebration. A proclamation was issued by the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD).

This year's theme is "Conservation Habits = Healthy Habitats," encouraging citizens, schools and communities to develop and maintain habitat areas using good conservation practices.

INDOT announces road work

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Fort Wayne District will begin patching a portion of SR-16 began on Friday, April 23. Asphalt work will begin mid-June.

The SR-16 project limits are from SR-19 in Miami County to SR-5 in Huntington County. Funding for the SR-16 project is through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Weekly trash pick-up to return in May -- with changes

Huntington Mayor Steve Updike explains how the return of weekly trash pick-up in Huntington is going to be handled at a news conference on Thursday, April 22.
Photo by Cindy Klepper.

Huntington residents will see the return of weekly trash pickup in May, but the modified schedule - in place only on a trial basis - will include a change in the day most residents have their trash picked up.

"We're trying to make the public happy, because they're not happy right now," Mayor Steve Updike said in announcing the change on Thursday afternoon, April 22.
"We tried the every-other-week schedule, and it just wasn't working."

Incumbent commissioner Jerry Helvie seeks to hold seat in Republican primary

Jerry Helvie.
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Three candidates will be vying for the Republican nomination as first district representative on the Huntington County commissioners.

Candidates Leon Hurlburt and Carl G. Zinsmeister will try to unseat incumbent Jerry Helvie.

The first district includes Clear Creek, Warren, Jackson and Dallas townships.

Leon Hurlburt seeks Republican nomination as first district representative on the Huntington County commissioners

Leon Hurlburt.
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Three candidates will be vying for the Republican nomination as first district representative on the Huntington County commissioners.

Candidates Leon Hurlburt and Carl G. Zinsmeister will try to unseat incumbent Jerry Helvie.

The first district includes Clear Creek, Warren, Jackson and Dallas townships.

The Association of Indiana Counties explains that county commissioners have authority to pass ordinances that:

Carl Zinsmeister seeks Republican nomination as first district representative on the Huntington County commissioners

Carl Zinsmeister.
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Three candidates will be vying for the Republican nomination as first district representative on the Huntington County commissioners.

Candidates Carl G. Zinsmeister and Leon Hurlburt will try to unseat incumbent Jerry Helvie.

The first district includes Clear Creek, Warren, Jackson and Dallas townships.

The Association of Indiana Counties explains that county commissioners have authority to pass ordinances that:

Huntington County Council second district: Mickley vs. Miller

Kendall Mickley.
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Kendall Mickley and Jaime Miller are both seeking the Republican nomination as second district representative on Huntington County Council.

The second district seat is currently held by Rob Miller, also a Republican, who is not seeking re-election.

The district represents Clear Creek and Warren townships along with precincts 7, 7A, 8, 9, 11 and 12 in Huntington Township.

The county council has the final say on the county's financial matters, according to the Association of Indiana Counties.

Huntington County Council second district: Miller vs. Mickley

Jaime Miller.
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Jaime Miller and Kendall Mickley are both seeking the Republican nomination as second district representative on Huntington County Council.

The second district seat is currently held by Rob Miller, also a Republican, who is not seeking re-election.
The district represents Clear Creek and Warren townships along with precincts 7, 7A, 8, 9, 11 and 12 in Huntington Township.

The county council has the final say on the county's financial matters, according to the Association of Indiana Counties.

Huntington County Council third district: Updike vs. Harris

Pam Updike.
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Incumbent Pam Updike faces a challenge from political newcomer Joel Harris in her quest to retain the third district seat on Huntington County Council.

The third district includes precincts 2, 2A, 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6 and 6A in Huntington Township.

The county council has the final say on the county's financial matters, according to the Association of Indiana Counties.

"The council has the authority to view or review fiscal matters, determine proper policy, and set priorities for the allocation and expenditure of county funds," according to an AIC pamphlet.

Huntington County Council third district: Harris vs. Updike

Joel Harris.
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Newcomer Joel Harris challenges incumbent Pam Updike in her quest to retain the third district seat on Huntington County Council.

The third district includes precincts 2, 2A, 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6 and 6A in Huntington Township.

The county council has the final say on the county's financial matters, according to the Association of Indiana Counties.

"The council has the authority to view or review fiscal matters, determine proper policy, and set priorities for the allocation and expenditure of county funds," according to an AIC pamphlet.

Huntington County Council fourth district: Davenriner vs. Staley

Don Davenriner.
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Don Davenriner, an eight-year member of the Huntington County Council, is up against Felicia Staley, an eight-year county council veteran whose last term ended in 2008, for the Republican nomination as candidate for the fourth district seat on the council.

The fourth district covers Dallas, Rock Creek, Lancaster, Salamonie, Jefferson, Wayne and Polk townships.

The county council has the final say on the county's financial matters, according to the Association of Indiana Counties.

Huntington County Council fourth district: Staley vs. Davenriner

Felicia Staley.
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Felicia Staley, an eight-year county council veteran whose last term ended in 2008, is challenging Don Davenriner, an eight-year member of the Huntington County Council, for the Republican nomination as candidate for the fourth district seat on the council.

The fourth district covers Dallas, Rock Creek, Lancaster, Salamonie, Jefferson, Wayne and Polk townships.

The county council has the final say on the county's financial matters, according to the Association of Indiana Counties.