Dr. Erika Brandenstein saw an increase in babies born to mothers misusing substances at Reid Health, and decided to change the situation. Her efforts helped create The NEST, a maternal treatment program for which she’s the medical director. That desire to help others, to live a life of faith and service and to study the […]
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Candidate Q&A: Dwight Smith
Dwight Smith is running for Milton, Indiana Town Council, At Large as a Republican candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: Milton is ranked second to Cambridge City in compensation of elected officials, there is no industry in Milton, so the default is Utility funds. The council has two meetings a month, one is regarding […]
Candidate Q&A: Larry Joe Harris
Larry Joe Harris is running for Milton, Indiana Town Council, At Large as a Democrat candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: We are losing a good town councilman. He is not running for a new term. I would like to fill his seat and continue what he has been working on, water, Old Milton […]
Candidate Q&A: Phillip Allen Edwards
Phillip Allen Edwards is running for Milton, Indiana Town Council, At Large as a Republican candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: I am running because I would like to continue to serve the town and work towards our goals for the town. Priorities: If re-elected my goals are sidewalk renewal, removal of existing lead […]
Candidate Q&A: Jeff Mardis
Jeff Mardis is running for Cambridge City, Indiana Town Council, District 5 as a Republican candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: I am running because I care about Cambridge City, as a life long resident, I want to help ensure we are headed in the right direction. Also, I have helped with the new […]
Candidate Q&A: Gary Cole
Gary Cole is running for Cambridge City, Indiana Town Council, District 5 as an independent candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: I am an active retiree from the field of education and a proud native of Cambridge City. I returned here because I see potential in this small town environment. We can maintain our […]
Candidate Q&A: Dave Snow
Dave Snow is running for Mayor of Richmond, Indiana as the incumbent Democrat candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: First of all, I have lived in Richmond my entire life and I believe in this city, I see it’s potential, and I see the work people throughout this community are doing to lift Richmond. […]
Candidate Q&A: Howard Price
Howard Price is running for Mayor of Richmond, Indiana as an independent candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: When I look around the city, it is obvious Richmond’s environment needs help. On the main streets, some of the residential streets, parks, and business locations, litter and trash are invasive. Numerous buildings are unkempt, dilapidated, […]
Candidate Q&A: Ron Oler
Ron Oler is running for Mayor of Richmond, Indiana as a Republican candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: As a lifelong resident of Richmond and Wayne County and three-term Councilman, I am ready to enact positive changes. Our city has experienced declining population, and employment, along with increases in violent crimes and homelessness. While […]
Candidate Q&A: David Carpenter
David Carpenter is running for Mayor of Richmond, Indiana as an independent candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: I chose to run for Mayor because Richmond is falling apart. I want to restore this city to how it was years ago. The second reason is just like the saying, if you want something done […]