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LIND – Late-arriving ballots counted Friday, Nov. 5, by Adams County Auditor’s Office election staff appear to have led to the ousting of a sitting councilman.

After the revised county, the Town Council Position No. 1 race has challenger London Dew in the lead.

Dew trailed Tuesday evening, Nov. 2, after the initial tally, but now leads incumbent Rosemary Elkington by 15 votes, 106 to 91.

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In the mayoral race, incumbent Paula Bell has a 6-vote lead over challenger Jamie Schmunk, 100 to 94.

For Position No. 2, Mike Wold has an 11-vote lead over Sheri Marlin 102-93...