Candidate filing begins today

Candidates began filing declarations of candidacy with the Carroll County Clerk's office today, for nomination to a local office by a major political party for the 2008 primary election.

The filing deadline for any of the offices is 12 noon on Feb. 22 at the clerk's office. For more information, contact the county clerk's office at (765) 564-6795.

The clerk's office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

Candidates filing for public office may submit a picture and announcement of their candidacy to be placed in the Political News section of the Carroll County Comet. Submissions, up to 300 words, must be received by the Comet before the second Friday following a candidate's filing.