Candidates file for office

        Several have officially filed the papers to run for city offices.  Yesterday was the first day candidates could file.

        Making their way into the courthouse yesterday were current Clerk-Treasurer Beth McGookey.  Council at Large Candidates David Dahl, Ron Critchlow, Ernie Evans and Ken Showalter.  Sierra Deckard and David Eskew for Council District 5. Tom Gress for District 3.  Andrew Heidenrech for Council District 1.  Jerry Sidebottom and Diana Snyder for Mayor.  Others have announced intentions to run and are expected to file the paperwork soon.  The deadline to file is Noon February 8th.