By Tucker Henderson

Reporter

Townships across the state are gearing up for their local board elections which will take place on March 10 for a majority of townships. Local community members from around the area have filed for office and intend to fulfill this civic duty for the next few years.

In Blowers Township, incumbent Cheryl Crabb has filed for a two-year position as clerk. Incumbent Jon Broughton has filed for a three-year term as supervisor.

In Bluffton Township, incumbent David Vorderbruggen filed for a three-year term as supervisor as well as incumbent Beckie Vorderbruggen, who filed for a two-year position as clerk.

In Compton Township, incumbent Larry Richter is running for supervisor for a three-year term. Incumbent clerk Maryann Line is also running for another two-year term.

In Deer Creek Township, incumbent Michael Harder has filed for a three-year supervisor position. Incumbent clerk Cheri Tumberg has also filed for another two-year term.

In Homestead Township, incumbent Scott Koennicke is running for a three-year supervisor term. Incumbent clerk Jason Cooley has also filed for another two-year term.

In Leaf Lake Township, incumbent Peter Bakka is running for another three-year term as supervisor while incumbent clerk Dawn Lueders has also filed for another two-year term.

In Newton Township, the Board holds its election in November.

In Otto Township, incumbent Jordan Vaughan has filed for a three-year term as supervisor and incumbent clerk John Carlson is running for another two-year term.

In Pine Lake Township, incumbent Robert Sieling filed for a three-year supervisor term and incumbent clerk Susan Schmid has filed for another two-year term.

Township residents are asked to attend their local elections according to their individual township’s voting times on Tuesday, March 10.