Two sworn in to replace trustees in Homer who resigned

HOMER – Mayor David Lucas has appointed two new trustees to fill vacancies on the Homer Village Board.

Janine Bensken and Kevin Knott took their seats last week after being sworn in, and will each serve out the remainder of the current term. The two were selected from a group of 11 candidates, Lucas said.

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