Uniontown:

The Town of Uniontown’s tied city council race was resolved Wednesday, Dec. 18, with the drawing of a name out of a hat.

County prosecutor Denis Tracy pulled the name of Jack Espy, the incumbent, deciding the race after a 57-57 vote tie on Nov. 5, counted by machine, and another 57-57 tie on recount by hand.

In the event of a certified tie, it is up to the county auditor how to resolve it.

Options include a coin toss, two dice in a bottle, a lot draw or otherwise.

“Then who gets to pick heads or tails?” said Uniontown clerk/treasurer Kris Lockie.

County Auditor Sandy Jamison chose a lot draw,...