Staff Report

WINONA LAKE – A Republican caucus has been announced to fill the vacancy for Winona Lake Clerk-Treasurer.

Kent Adams, who was in his third term as clerk-treasurer, died after a brief illness a week ago. He was 85.

Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Mike Ragan announced the caucus will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 17, at the Winona Lake Council Chambers,1310 Park Ave.

The deadline to file to seek the position is 6 p.m. Jan. 14. Candidates must reside in Winona Lake and be a Republican in good standing.

Declarations of candidacy are available at the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Circuit Court, 121 North Lake St., Warsaw, and must be filed with Ragan.

Candidates will be allowed a maximum of three (3)minutes to address the voting caucus.