Merkel, Simmons square off in Dist. 3 commission race

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Candidates present their views on county issues, reasons for running

Two men are in competition for the Dist. 3 Hamilton County Commission seat being vacated by current commission vice president, John Thomas who chose not to seek re-election. Area farmer Jessie Merkel, who won a three-way race for the GOP nomination in the May Primary Election, is being challenged by Aurora motor grader operator and former law enforcement officer Ray Simmons. Simmons de...

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