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Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:08 AM

Board Spots Open In LA, B-H

    Both area school boards are now accepting petitions for people interested in running for the local boards of education. 
    At Langford Area, the three-year terms of both Jennifer Gustafson and Cory Cole are expiring. Circulation of nominating petitions has begun, and they may be filed in the office of Business Manager Addison Olson at the school between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. not later than May 10 at 5:00 p.m. or mailed by registered mail by May 10.
    One board seat at Britton-Hecla will be up for grabs with the three-year term of Mandy Carlson expiring. Nominating petitions can now be picked up at the Britton-Hecla Business Office. Completed petitions must be filed with the business manager by end-of-day on May 10. 
    If seats are contested in either school district, elections will be held on June 18. The 3-year terms will begin in July. 


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