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Ochs, Stoffel bring different looks to sheriff’s election

Steve Ochs (left) and Terrry Stoffel.
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The 2010 Huntington County sheriff's race pits Huntington Police officer Terry Stoffel against Steve Ochs, a former Marine major who currently works as a high school substitute teacher and manager of the Markle Pool.

In addition to being set apart by their backgrounds, the candidates also have different ideas of how they would like the sheriff's department run. Stoffel says he wants to be involved in everyday police work in addition to administration, while Ochs wants to focus more on the administrative aspect.

Boone-Richardson in assessor face-off

Terri Boone (left) and Polly Richardson.
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The race for Huntington County assessor pits the veteran officeholder against a challenger whose job in the township assessor's office disappeared when that office was eliminated.

Terri Boone, who has served two terms as Huntington County assessor, won a three-way primary race to become the Republican candidate for the office in the Nov. 2 general election.

Polly Richardson entered the race as an independent candidate.

"I loved my job and I was good at my job," Richardson says. "I want my job back."

Krieg, Schenkel vie for recorder position

Andy Krieg (left) and Cheryl Schenkel.
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A new Huntington County recorder will be selected on Nov. 2 as current recorder Angela Garner completes her second and final term.

The Democrat nominee is Andrew Krieg, 28, who is a current graduate student.

He is a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, secretary of the Huntington County Democrat Party and a former president of the Newman Catholic Fellowship at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW).

Krieg says he decided to run for office because Huntington County has been stuck in the past and he wanted to step up as a Democrat.

Markle Town Council ends efforts to seek USDA grant

The Markle Town Council decided on Wednesday, Oct. 20, to drop its efforts to pursue a grant through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the fire station expansion project and pick up the funding themselves.

The 924-square-foot expansion would create medic quarters for the Wells County EMS attached to the current Markle fire station.

Mike Grant, assistant town superintendent and volunteer firefighter who has been heading the project, told the council that in order to apply for the grant, additional studies needed to be in place.

Zanesville Town Council unanimously approves amendment

The Zanesville Town Council passed an amendment to the Wells County Zoning and Floodplain Ordinance at the council's meeting on Thursday, Oct. 21.

The amendment defines a historical marker and where such markers can be placed along highways. The issue was brought up after a marker was placed inappropriately near Southern Wells High School.

Because Zanesville shares a joint zoning agreement with several other small Wells County towns, Zanesville had to agree to the changes in order for the amendment to pass. The council approved the measure 3-0.

Roanoke Town Council changes car take-home policy

Roanoke Police Department officers are now barred from driving squad cars to their homes outside of Huntington County, the Roanoke Town Council unanimously decided at its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 19.

Councilwoman Ann O'Briant suggested the change last month after looking for ways the town could save money. One officer had a one-way commute to Roanoke of more than 20 miles from his home in Allen County.

Plan commission will be asked to approve economic development area

The Huntington Plan Commission will meet tonight, Thursday, Oct. 21, in the council chambers on the third floor of the City Building. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

The panel will be asked to approve an economic development area as requested by the Huntington Redevelopment Commission.

The board will also discuss the comprehensive plan.

The City Building is located at 300 Cherry St., Huntington.

 

Race for sheriff in county has been expensive

The race for sheriff in Huntington County has been an expensive one.

Candidates were required to submit their financial reports, detailing contributions and expenditures from April 10 through Oct. 8, with the Huntington County clerk's office by Oct. 15. Additional financial reports, covering the time period that includes the Nov. 2 general election, must be submitted by the end of the year.

Edwards, Sands and Karshner running for two spots on Roanoke Town Council

Three candidates are running for two vacant slots in the Roanoke Town Council.

One seat is left vacant by Brian Young, who will not be returning to the council, and the other is held by incumbent Troy Karshner.

Karshner is running to remain on the council, and Eric Sands and William "Bill" Edwards are running for the first time.

Roanoke's town council elections are non-partisan.

Bill Edwards
Edwards, a 23-year resident of Roanoke, is seeking his first term in office. The upcoming election is his first time being involved in politics.

Markle TC has Bower, Sparks vying for one spot

Two candidates are vying for the open seat on the Markle Town Council left by Tamra Boucher, who is not running for re-election.

Republican Eric "Rick" Bower, 60, is a computer repairman for Northwood Computer in Bluffton. He says he decided to run for the seat because he has attended the meetings for the last five years and he likes the direction the town is headed and wants to continue on that path.

Cartwright, Trosper run unopposed in Warren

With two open council seats and only two candidates registered on the ballot, the Town of Warren already knows who its next council members will be.

Bill Cartwright and Barbara Trosper will start serving four-year terms on Jan. 1.

Cartwright is a familiar face, having served on the council twice before. Currently, he is council president.

Although he is retired, Cartwright runs his own construction company, doing anything from additions to renovation projects.

Woodland owner workshop to be held Thursday, Oct. 28 at Hier’s Park

On Thursday, Oct. 28, a free woodland owner workshop will be held in Heritage Hall, Hier's Park, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The workshop is for woodland owners with timber to sell and will provide vital information on the topic.

A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. and reservations are needed for the meal by Monday, Oct. 25.

For more information or to RSVP, call 665-3211, extension 5 or e-mail of fice@wood-land-lakes.org.