Dear Editor, The Tea Party and Nisly are not what we need. The Tea Party is a dysfunctional and minority segment of our country. Anybody who supports the Tea Party or any of their candidates needs to educate themselves and take a long look in the mirror. Having religious beliefs and practicing them is one …read more.

Several more individuals have filed their candidacy for the May 6 primary, with less than 8½ days until filing ends. New filings, all Republicans, as of Jan. 24 are: Kosciusko Superior Court 2 Judge — Tyler S. Haines and Torrey J. Bauer Township Trustees — Beth Krull, Jefferson, incumbent Township Advisory Board Members — William …read more.

Indiana House Democrats will meet this afternoon in Lafayette in an effort to remove State Representative Pat Bauer (D-06) as minority leader. WISH-TV and Inside INdiana Business report it is the second attempt this month to oust Bauer, who has come under criticism for election strategy. IndyPolitics.org Publisher Abdul-Hakim Shabazz says backlash against a long-term …read more.

Kimberly Cates, 12361 N. Kings Drive, Syracuse, has filed her declaration of candidacy for the position of Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board, in the upcoming Republican Caucus at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at Turkey Creek Fire Station No. 2, 8138 E. McClintic Rd., Syracuse. The caucus will be held to fill the vacancy of the unexpired term …read more.