Extension Council elections under way

The Vernon County Extension Council elections will be conducted now through Feb. 21. The county extension council works with the Extension staff members in planning and making recommendations for educational programs. according to a press release.

The Vernon County council is composed of 20 members, 16 who are elected and two who are appointed. Voting throughout the county will be by districts. Voters can only vote for candidates in their district. Vernon County is divided into two districts: The Northern District, north of U.S. 54 Highway, and the Southern District, which is south of U.S. 54 Highway.

Anyone who is 18 or older is eligible to vote.

Ballot boxes will be placed at the following locations:

* Emery's Restaurant, Deerfield.

* Farmer's State Bank, Schell City.

* Cajun's, Bronaugh.

* Producers Grain, Walker.

* Farm Bureau, Nevada.

* Farm Service Agency, Nevada.

* Extension Center, Nevada.

* YMCA, Nevada.