Stories tagged with "county republican party"

Hancock County prosecutor's post stirs GOP fuss by Bill Mccleery

County chairman’s decision to enter the primary race, irks incumbent, other entrant The Republican primary still is six months out, but the race among GOP hopefuls for the... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Greenfield

Hancock County prosecutor's post stirs fuss among GOP hopefuls by Bill Mccleery

The Republican primary still is six months out, but the race among GOP hopefuls for the Hancock County prosecutor’s seat is heating up. Michael Griffin, who serves as... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:05 PM in Hancock County

Kennedy forms committee to seek mayor's job by Bill Ruthhart

Democrat Melina Kennedy this morning formed an exploratory committee to raise money for a possible run at the Indianapolis mayor’s office in 2011. Kennedy dropped of her... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:57 PM in Marion County

Palin resignation surprises area GOP by Tim Evans

Mike O’Brien, chairman of the Hendricks County Republican Party, said he and other Hoosier Republicans were caught off guard by Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s resignation on Friday. “I... – Jul 04, 2009 at 3:48 PM in Politics & Government

Hancock Co. GOP to select new auditor Thursday by Bill Mccleery

GREENFIELD — Hancock County Republicans will meet in caucus Thursday night to name a new Hancock County auditor following the resignation last month of Linda Grass. The... – Jul 01, 2009 at 1:53 PM in Hancock County

Auditor resigns after bribery charges by indystar

Greenfield — The Hancock County auditor has resigned after being arrested last week on felony charges of bribery and theft. Linda Grass resigned Monday in a letter from her... – Jun 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Indy Republican to seek 5th District seat by Mary Beth

State Rep. Mike Murphy, an Indianapolis Republican, today became the fourth Republican to decide to take on U.S. Rep. Dan Burton in next year’s primary election. Murphy, 52,... – May 28, 2009 at 1:50 PM in Politics & Government

Commissioner named mayor in close ballot by indystar

Lebanon Republican leaders Saturday chose Boone County Commissioner Harold Huck Lewis to be the next mayor of Lebanon. Lewis defeated Tom Garoffolo after at least seven ballots,... – May 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Huck Lewis named Lebanon's new mayor by Monty

LEBANON — Boone County Commissioner Harold “Huck” Lewis was chosen by Republican leaders today as the new mayor of Lebanon. Lewis today defeated Tom Garoffolo... – May 23, 2009 at 4:37 PM in Boone County

Trio to compete for Zionsville Town Council seat at Saturday caucus by Katie Merlie

A caucus will be held Saturday at Zionsville Town Hall to fill a vacant Town Council seat.Three town residents -- Tim East, Mark Plassman and Valerie Swack -- will try to... – Jan 29, 2009 at 8:34 AM in Communities

Caucus set to replace Zionsville councilor by Katie Merlie

A caucus later this month will fill a vacant Zionsville Town Council seat.Tom Easterday, chairman of the Boone County Republican Party, said today that two people have come... – Jan 12, 2009 at 11:17 AM in Communities

John: GOP has 'done some good things' by indystar

It's been less than two years since Thomas John was elected chairman of the Marion County Republican Party. But it's been a noteworthy two years.You know the record: In 2007,... – Dec 10, 2008 at 2:01 AM in News

GOP to fill a position on Brownsburg Town Council by indystar

Brownsburg -- The Hendricks County Republican Party will fill a spot on the Brownsburg Town Council during a caucus Dec. 15.Party Chairman Peter Miller called the caucus to... – Dec 01, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities

Brownsburg Town Council member Ronna Jessen resigning after 1 year by indystar

Brownsburg Town Council member Ronna Jessen said an increased workload at her day job will force her to resign from her post Dec. 31.Jessen, who started her four-year term in... – Nov 21, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities

Sweat resigns her council seat by indystar

Melody Sweat has officially resigned from the Westfield City Council to focus solely on heading the city's parks department.Sweat began her job as parks director Sept. 2,... – Nov 14, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Communities

Indiana voters head to the polls by indystar

Watch IndyStar.com today for the latest voting news in the Indianapolis metro area. After polls close at 6 p.m., up to the minute results of local and national races will be... – Nov 04, 2008 at 10:01 AM in News

Challenged votes set aside for later by Jon Murrary

Conflicting court rulings handed down Monday gave Marion County election officials whiplash as they tried to keep up with a legal fight over how to handle absentee ballots... – Nov 04, 2008 at 2:01 AM in News

Vigo County in Indiana is a proven bellwether for how rest of nation will vote by indystar

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- As Vigo County goes, so goes the nation.The county has for decades most closely matched the national vote for president of any county in the country.Vigo... – Nov 03, 2008 at 5:00 PM in News

Council member still serving as parks chief by indystar

Westfield » It's been more than a month since Westfield City Council member Melody Sweat took the reins as the city's parks director.Sweat began her new job Sept. 2. Former... – Oct 15, 2008 at 10:21 AM in Communities