The candidates running for mayor and city council in Bloomington mostly praise what city government has done so far in providing relief to residents and
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Mollie Ward, left, and Kelby Cumpston have claimed victory in Tuesday s primary for Bloomington s Ward 7 seat.
Unofficial results show Kelby Cumpston and Mollie Ward have won Tuesday s primary election for Bloomington s Ward 7 seat.
As the top two finishers of the five candidates, they ve earned spots on the April 6 ballot.
If the primary is any indication of what s ahead, the municipal election for Ward 7 could be close. Of the 301 votes tallied after polls closed at 7 p.m., 105 (34.9%) went to Cumpston, and 102 (33.9%) to Ward.
They were followed by Daniel Freburg, with 41 votes (13.6%), Coretta Jackson with 39 (12.6%), and June Peterson-Middlebrooks, 15 (4.9%).
Ward currently serves as alderman to the area in the northwest Bloomington. Her predecessor, Scott Black, announced in June he wasn t seeking re-election. But then he resigned as Ward 7 alderman in October and Mayor Tari Renner appointed Ward.
The five candidates running to represent Ward 7 on the Bloomington City Council, clockwise from top left: Kelby Cumpston, Mollie Ward, June Peterson-Middlebrooks, Daniel Freburg, and Coretta Jackson. Photos Courtesy Facebook / Kelby for Ward 7, Mollie Ward For Bloomington City Council Ward 7, June Peterson-Middlebrooks, Coretta Jackson for Ward 7, Daniel Freburg
Five candidates are vying for the Ward 7 seat on the Bloomington City Council. But only two will appear on the ballot in the April 6 municipal election. This week, voters will determine who those finalists will be.
Ward 7 is the most contested race in Bloomington this election cycle. Alderman Scott Black vacated the seat representing the city s northwest side in October.
Flipping fun in the Spalding area
Tuesday was Pancake Day and families across south Lincolnshire tucked into treats.
And it children from across the district didn t enjoy just eating on Shrove Tuesday, they joined in with the cooking as well.
We asked you for your pancake pictures and here s a selection of our favourites.
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