officials

Among those being sworn in Friday were, from left: Pat Sandberg (assessor), Francis McDonald (commissioner), Rich Nelson (commissioner), Adam Goertzen (surveyor), Nicole SaBell (commissioner), Jeromy McCoy (sheriff), Christy Wert (deputy treasurer) and Jody Griffith (treasurer).

Among those being sworn in Friday were, from left: Pat Sandberg (assessor), Francis McDonald (commissioner), Rich Nelson (commissioner), Adam Goertzen (surveyor), Nicole SaBell (commissioner), Jeromy McCoy (sheriff), Christy Wert (deputy treasurer) and Jody Griffith (treasurer).

County officials take oath of office

As an earmark to the beginning of the new year, a large group of newly-elected, and re-elected, county officials were officially sworn in during a ceremony at the courthouse Friday.
Candidates planning to throw their hat in the ring for locally elected offices can officially file as of this week.

Candidates planning to throw their hat in the ring for locally elected offices can officially file as of this week.

Numerous elected offices up for grabs

Candidates planning to throw their hat in the ring for locally elected offices can officially file as of this week. Hamilton County Clerk Jill DeMers reported that Jan. 5 was the first day people can file for elected office. Incumbents have until Feb.