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Thursday, July 17, 2008 Election 2008 previewArea voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 6, to cast ballots for a number of town council and mayoral seats.County election information: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Woodstock incumbents lose all seats WOODSTOCK — Three Town Council incumbents were swept out of office in Tuesday's election. Challengers Jacqueline Lambert, H.E. "Ed" Munden and Alicia Gutshall — each of whom has said the current panel spends too much money — mounted successful campaigns, garnering 569, 565 and 494 votes, respectively, according to complete but unofficial returns. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Strasburg council has four new members STRASBURG — Four new faces will join the Strasburg Town Council in July. In Tuesday's election, council candidates Justin M. Ritenour, Robert B. Baker, Richard A. Redmon and L. Carlyle Swafford beat out Richard A. Seelbach, former Mayor Richard A. Orndorff and incumbent council members Edith Wallace and Carl J. Rinker for council seats now occupied by Steve Nicholson, Tim Taylor, Rinker and Wallace. Taylor was the only candidate for mayor. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Front Royal elects mayor, three new councilmen FRONT ROYAL — Town Councilman Eugene R. Tewalt collected 864 votes Tuesday to earn election as Front Royal's next mayor, according to complete but unofficial returns. Tewalt, 65, who is in his sixth year on the council, defeated former panel member Hollis L. Tharpe 864-517 in Tuesday's balloting, according to the Warren County Electoral Board. Three new councilmen also were elected. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Mt. Jackson incumbents to be joined by Fadely MT. JACKSON — Current Town Council members Rod Shepherd and Bucky Miller will be joined by Neil Fadely as a colleague the next four years, according to complete but unofficial election results reported Tuesday night. Shepherd and Miller were re-elected, while Fadely was elected to serve his first term. Miller received the most votes with 166, while Fadely came in second at 160 and Shepherd third with 141. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Election results: in brief Current Berryville Ward 4 Councilman Wilson L. Kirby defeated Alyssa Adams for mayor on Tuesday, according to unofficial election results from Clarke County Registrar Barbara Bosserman. Kirby received 389 votes, or 79 percent, to Adams' 104, or 21 percent. There were 511 votes cast out of a possible 2,471. The Town Council likely will appoint someone to fill the remaining two years of Kirby's term on council, Bosserman said. Monday, May 5, 2008 Mark Warner rescinds endorsement of Orndorff By Robert King -- Daily Staff Writer Former Democratic Governor and U.S. Senate hopeful Mark Warner on Sunday rescinded an endorsement of Strasburg Town Council candidate Richard A. Orndorff after learning of the former mayor's past criminal convictions. Friday, May 2, 2008 Election could leave empty council seat TOMS BROOK — Though five incumbents are seeking re-election, there may still be an open seat on the Town Council after Tuesday's election. According to the office of Shenandoah County Registrar Lisa P. McDonald, incumbent council members Teresa S. Funkhouser, Keith A. Johnson, Trina L. Robey, Walter A. Stepp and Loleta L. Stickler qualified to run for the six open council seats. Mayor Phil Fauber is the only qualified candidate for mayor. Friday, May 2, 2008 Council positions highly contested By Ben Orcutt -- Daily Staff Writer FRONT ROYAL — There are five candidates vying for three open seats on the Front Royal Town Council, and each has a different perspective on the major challenges facing the town. Friday, May 2, 2008 Priorities differ for mayoral candidates FRONT ROYAL — Mayoral candidates Eugene R. Tewalt and Hollis L. Tharpe have different ideas about the most pressing issues facing the town of Front Royal. In the second year of his second four-year term on the Town Council, Tewalt said the most pressing issue facing the town is "transportation and congestion." Thursday, May 1, 2008 Council hopefuls address top issues By Elizabeth Wilkerson -- Daily Staff Writer STRASBURG — A diverse group of eight candidates will vie for four open Strasburg Town Council seats in Tuesday's election. Thursday, May 1, 2008 Council hopefuls address top issues By Elizabeth Wilkerson -- Daily Staff Writer STRASBURG — A diverse group of eight candidates will vie for four open Strasburg Town Council seats in Tuesday's election. Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Town Council incumbents go unopposed EDINBURG — The three candidates running for Edinburg Town Council won't have to sweat it out on Election Day this Tuesday. They're the only contenders vying for three seats. Their colleagues faced the same situation two years ago. Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Six aim for spot in Town Council By Elizabeth Wilkerson -- Daily Staff Writer WOODSTOCK — On Tuesday, for the first time in recent memory, Woodstock residents will cast votes in a contested Town Council election. Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Five vie for spots on town council MT. JACKSON — As well as things are going in the minds of Town Council members Rod Shepherd and Bucky Miller, at least one new face will be serving the community the next four years. Shepherd and Miller are running for re-election next Tuesday, trying to reclaim two of the three openings on the council. Lynn Holtzman, Neil Fadely and Al Asbury also are seeking a spot on the council. Tuesday, April 29, 2008 New Market mayor, council seats open NEW MARKET — For the three men vying to be the next mayor, there's just something they like about leading. Town Council members John Blosser and Ripley Click, and Planning Commission member Larry Smith, are seeking the mayoral seat in next Tuesday's election. Each said recently that past leadership experiences make them strong candidates. Monday, April 28, 2008 Stephens City council members face no opposition STEPHENS CITY — The three Town Council members seeking re-election next week face no challengers — a fact the hopefuls found surprising. But the candidates agreed that keeping the current roster will help the council address continuing issues facing the town. Saturday, April 26, 2008 Three spots open for May 6 ballot MIDDLETOWN — Three spots on the Town Council will be up for grabs in the May 6 election. With the terms of current panel members Mary L. Shull, Donald E. Breeden and Mark J. Brown all expiring in June, five people are seeking to run for the available council seats. Friday, April 25, 2008 Front Royal mayor hopefuls divided By Ben Orcutt -- Daily Staff Writer FRONT ROYAL — There appeared to be more separation among the candidates running for mayor during a Thursday forum at Warren County High School than between those seeking a spot on the Town Council in the May 6 election. Saturday, April 5, 2008 Council hopeful not to be on ballot, barred from forum By Ben Orcutt -- Daily Staff Writer FRONT ROYAL — Although he won't be on the May 6 ballot, and will not be allowed to participate in an upcoming candidates forum, Robert M. Tennett Jr. remains steadfast in his bid for a seat on the Town Council. Friday, April 4, 2008 Front Royal looks for high turnout FRONT ROYAL — As in most elections, voter turnout is expected to be crucial in the May 6 Town Council balloting. Earlier this week, Warren County Registrar Carol L. Tobin said there were 7,979 registered voters in the town of Front Royal, with the deadline to register to vote in the May 6 election 5 p.m. on Monday. Friday, March 21, 2008 Several mayor seats open for election BERRYVILLE — Voters in Clarke County's towns will choose new mayors among several seats up for election in May. Ward 4 Councilman Wilson L. Kilby, of 304 Edgar Court, will vie against Alyssa Adams, of 307 First St., for the Berryville mayoral position. Friday, March 21, 2008 EDA funds shaping up to be Front Royal election issue FRONT ROYAL — The strained relationship between the town and the Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority, and the question of whether the EDA should relinquish much of its money, promises to be an issue in the Town Council elections May 6. In recent meetings, the Town Council has discussed the possible redistribution of funds belonging to the EDA and the resumption of liaison committee meetings with the Board of Supervisors. Thursday, March 6, 2008 Front Royal hopefuls fall just short FRONT ROYAL — Less than 24 hours after the deadline for candidates to file for the May 6 Town Council elections, two of the hopefuls have learned they apparently do not have the required signatures of 125 registered town voters. Warren County Registrar Carol L. Tobin said Wednesday that seven candidates vying for three council seats and two candidates for mayor had filed by 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Candidates are advised to submit 185 to 200 signatures to ensure they have the required number, she said. Thursday, March 6, 2008 Woodstock incumbents face trio of challengers WOODSTOCK — Three challengers will join the trio of incumbents vying for three open seats on Woodstock's Town Council during the May 6 election. Six people have qualified to run for the council seats now occupied by Michael Funk-houser, Maxwell Hutton and John Manuel, according to the office of Shenandoah County Registrar Lisa P. McDonald. Funkhouser, Hutton and Manuel are among the qualified candidates, as are newcomers Alicia C. Gutshall, Jacqueline L. Lambert and H.E. "Ed" Munden. Thursday, March 6, 2008 Three enter competition for seat in Middletown MIDDLETOWN — Voters will elect a new town mayor and three Town Council members in May. Two current council members, Mark J. Brown and Donald E. Breeden, and former Mayor Raymond D. Steele have filed to run for mayor in the May 6 town elections, Frederick County Registrar Rick Miller said Wednesday. Thursday, March 6, 2008 Three residents seek open mayoral seat NEW MARKET — Three town residents are prepared to take Mayor Tom Constable's spot at Town Council meetings. Councilmen John Blosser and Ripley Click, as well as business owner Larry Smith, submitted their names for the mayor's seat in the May 6 election, according to a list of candidates provided by Shenandoah County Registrar Lisa McDonald. The deadline to file for candidacy was Tuesday. Thursday, March 6, 2008 Incumbents hope for re-election in Stephens City By Alex Bridges -- Daily Staff Writer STEPHENS CITY — Voters can decide who takes three Town Council seats up for election in May. Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Officials aim for a smooth election with new precinct By Preston Knight -- Daily Staff Writer WOODSTOCK — The Shenandoah County Electoral Board is well on its way to making the best accommodations it can for voters during November's presidential election. Friday, February 22, 2008 Five to compete for three available Town Council seats MT. JACKSON — Five people have filed paperwork to run for three Town Council spots up for election in May. Councilmen Bucky Miller and Rod Shepherd are seeking re-election, while Lynn Holtzman, Neil Fadely and Al Asbury are attempting to win their first terms on the panel. Councilman Mike Koontz said he is finished after serving three four-year terms. Friday, February 22, 2008 Vice mayor says he is ready to step up By Preston Knight -- Daily Staff Writer NEW MARKET — Mayor Tom Constable is ready to travel, and Vice Mayor John Blosser is prepared to move into his spot. Monday, January 7, 2008 Future Front Royal leadership uncertain By Ben Orcutt -- Daily Staff Writer FRONT ROYAL — The Town Council election is less than four months away, but members of the panel whose seats are up are undecided about whether they'll run. Monday, December 31, 2007 Councilmen proclaim mayoral ambitions MIDDLETOWN — Two current Town Council members are planning to run for mayor in Frederick County's southernmost town. Mark J. Brown and Donald E. Breeden, whose terms end in June, said Thursday that they plan to seek the mayor's office in the May 6 council elections. In addition to Brown and Breeden, the terms of Mayor Gene T. Dicks and Councilwoman Mary L. Shull also end in June, according to the Frederick County voter registrar's office. |
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