Pictured, from left, are Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan and Cory Ellinger.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan appointed Cory Ellinger to complete the remaining term of the Etna Green Town Council member position.

Todd Slabaugh, the elected Republican Etna Green Town Council member, resigned from the position.

Ellinger has resided in Etna Green for two years but has lived in the area his whole life. He works as a regulatory auditor in manufactured housing.

“We congratulate Cory Ellinger on this appointment and wish him well in his new position and are confident that he will serve the citizens of Etna Green with courtesy and professionalism,” said Ragan. “The Kosciusko County Republican Party thanks Todd Slabaugh for his many years of service.”

Ragan also thanked candidates Jason Hanes and Aaron Bakian for filing for the council member position.

“We understand that Hanes, Bakian and Ellinger have all filed for Etna Green Town Council for the fall election and we wish them all well in their political endeavors.”