Patoka Township seat vacancy filled

Jaclyn McPherron of Huntingburg was selected to fill a vacancy in the Patoka Township Advisory Board by a caucus of Republican Precinct Committeemen.

The caucus was held on Wednesday, November 18th. Three candidates sought the office according to Dubois County Republican Party Chairman, Don Hayes, who chaired the caucus.

The vacancy was created when Jeffrey L. Bounds, who held the office, resigned after being named to the Huntingburg City Council.

McPherron takes office immediately and will serve until December 31, 2018.