HOBART — Mayor Brian Snedecor has joined the Republican Party. Surrounded by family, elected officials and supporters, Snedecor became emotional as he made the announcement Wednesday at Festival Park. “I must be true to my God, my family, myself and those that have supported and believed in me,” Snedecor said. “So today I am formally announcing that I am leaving the Democratic Party and that I am joining the Republican party.” He said he’s become increasingly concerned during the last several months as the national Democratic platform has moved “more and more to the left.” “The efforts of the progressive...