A total of 5 candidates are now vying for the position of Van Buren Township Trustee. Kosciusko County Republican Party Chairman Randall Girod announced the following candidates are in the running:

Debra M. Mast, 11116 N. Orn Rd., Milford
Rebecca L. Alles, 815 E. Main St., Milford
Linda Musselman, 309 E. Catherine St., Apt 15, Milford
Kathy Kreider, 209 S. East St., Milford
Valerie Tucker, 792 W. 1250 N., Milford

Interested and eligible candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy with Girod no later than 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11. The Republican Caucus is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14.