Local Politics
ISP K-9 Stats
By Sergeant Ron Galaviz on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Sgt. Tony Knox of the Indiana State Police has released statistics from the K-9 program for 2011. There are presently 28 full service K-9 teams statewide.
· Searches (Narcotics) 2116
· Searches (All Others) 908
· Arrests 929
· Tracks 139
· Apprehensions 47
· Assists for other agencies 1048
· Marijuana seizures (pounds) 3049... Read More...
Voting Center Questions
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, September 1st, 2011
The Vote Center Study Committee is eager to hear from the voters of Huntington County. Public input on the issue of vote centers being utilized in Huntington County is welcome now through September 30th. A public forum is planned for September 15th, at 6:30 p.m. and will take place in Heritage Hall at Hier’s Park…we encourage anyone who is interested to join us... Read More...
Huntington Plan Commission Appointment
By Lamont Neal on Friday, July 1st, 2011
The Mayors Office is seeking letters of interest from citizens that may wish to serve as the Mayor’s appointment to the Huntington City Plan Commission. The appointment would fill a vacant term that is set to expire on January 1, 2014. The applicant will be appointed because of their knowledge and experience in community affairs, and awareness of the social, economic, agricultural, and industrial problems of the city... Read More...
Candidates meet and greet
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Primary Election is Tuesday, May 3!
For whom will you vote?
Join us for a "Meet and Greet" Event at Crestview Middle School,
THIS Saturday, April 30, 7 - 9 p.m.
Mayoral and other local candidates will give a brief introduction and their platform. Refreshments will be served... Read More...
Steve McIntyre seeks fourth term
By Lamont Neal on Sunday, February 20th, 2011
From the Committee to Re-elect Steve McIntyre
Huntington City Council member Steve McIntyre announced Tuesday he will seek a fourth four-year term in the 2011 municipal election. McIntyre represents council District 3, which covers the east and southeast part of the city.
He is currently the only elected official in Huntington to maintain a website (Read More...
Fetters to Share Vision for the City
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Republican Mayoral candidate Brooks Fetters will be sharing his vision for the City of Huntington at the Kiwanis Club of Huntington on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 12:00 Noon at the Habecker Dining Commons at Huntington University. All are welcome to attend – cost of the lunch is $7... Read More...
Jay Lahr Announces Candidacy
By Lamont Neal on Saturday, January 22nd, 2011
Pictured on January 19 is Jay Lahr, candidate for City Clerk-Treasurer, filing his Declaration of Candidacy so that his name may appear on the Republican ballot in the municipal primary.
Lahr was at the County Clerk’s office on the first day of the filing period which ends February 28... Read More...
Lahr running for City Clerk-Treasurer
By Lamont Neal on Monday, January 3rd, 2011
Announcing the candidacy of Jay Lahr for election to the office of City Clerk-Treasurer on the Republican ballot.
Lahr 60, who is seeking to return to the office of clerk-treasurer, is a lifelong resident of Huntington. He has a Business Administration degree from Huntington University, and has attended courses and seminars on municipal government sponsored by the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers (ILMCT) and Ball State University... Read More...
Huntington Park Board decision...
By Steve McIntyre on Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
At our next meeting we will be voting on a proposed ordinance which will eliminate the current Park Board and replace it with an "advisory" board. There are pros and cons to both sides of this issue. I am asking for input from Park Board members, the city administration, and the general public. I am also urging all citizens to contact the Park Board members and the City Administration (Mayor's Office) to better educate yourselves on the matter and to attend our December 14th meeting (7:00 PM) to voice your opinion and concerns... Read More...
Terry Stoffel wins Sheriff's race
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
As the votes are coming in it is looking like a good night for the Republicans as Marlin Stutzman took the 3rd District Congressional seat and Dan Coats won his bit to return to the senate. Nationally the Republicans are taking over control of the house as the displeasure of the American people with the current direction of the country is being voiced... Read More...
Pre-Election Special Wake Up America
By Tea-Party on Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
***Updated the Huntington TEA party has cancelled this event.
Please come and invite your family and friends to a special entertainment event entitled "We're All Whigs Now." The show is presented by Peter Heck, radio talk show host, from Kokomo.
The Whig party was the party of American patriots during the Revolutionary War and during Andrew Jackson's presidency... Read More...
What does the County Recorder do?
By Andrew Krieg on Sunday, September 26th, 2010
Citizens,
Since the start of the campaign I keep getting asked what does the Recorder do? The simple answer is keeping public records. The long answer according our incomplete county website:
Recorder
Mission
The elective office of county recorder was the first local office created by the Constitution of the state of Indiana in 1816... Read More...
Letter from Ochs canditate for Sheriff
By Steve Ochs on Sunday, September 26th, 2010
Steve Ochs, Independent candidate for Huntington County Sheriff, today released the following statement regarding the decision by Republican candidate for Huntington County Sheriff, Terry Stoffel, to turn down an invitation from the Huntington TEA Party to participate in a public debate at the Huntington North High School Auditorium on October 23, 2010... Read More...
Greg Carroll new Chairman
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
The Huntington County Democrat Central Committee has voted and elected Greg Carroll as our new Chairman. For more information please contact the new Chairman or the Secretary.
Contact Information:
Chairman Greg Carroll -
Secretary and Communications Director : Andy Krieg 260-356-3703
Democrat Party Reorganization Meeting
By Lamont Neal on Sunday, September 12th, 2010
The Huntington County Democrat Party will have a Reorganization meeting September 21st, 2010@ 6:00 p.m. Then we will have our Business meeting @ 6:30 p.m. Location: Coffee Dvine 44 Vine Street Huntington, Indiana 46750. Due to a vacancy of Chairman of the Huntington County Democratic Party we are seeking candidates; if you are interested in running for the vacant office, please send a letter no later then 72 hours of prior to the Reorganization meeting @ 6:00 p... Read More...
