CHENANGO COUNTY – Races for highway superintendent in three towns so far highlight this fall’s Chenango County Republican Party primaries, slated for Sept. 18.

In Columbus, incumbent highway Superintendent Ricky E. Davis will be challenged by Kevin D. Cross. In Coventry, Larry A. Hatton has filed a petition to run against incumbent Keith E. Ives for the department’s top job. And in Preston, Superintendent Charles K. Stein, Sr. will be challenged by Glenn W. Degear.

Republican Carla D. Brown filed for the clerk’s position in the Town of Greene. Incumbent candidate Republican Deborah L. Thomas, who has held the position since 2000, defeated Brown two years ago.

Two council seats are up for grabs in the Town of Sherburne. Incumbent Glen S. Bagnall will be challenged by Edwin T. Meyer. John N. Roberts will race against incumbent candidate Stephen J. Perrin.

In Greene, two Republicans have thrown their hats in for one, 2 year-term council vacancy: Christopher C. Lyons and Joshua P. Browning.