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County board OKs administrative coordinator plan

County board OKs administrative coordinator plan
On Monday, retired sheriff Larry Woebbeking received a recognition plaque from the state of Wisconsin for his many years of work in law enforcement. Pictured are (l. to r.) Sen. Jesse James, Rep. Karen Hurd, Woebbeking, BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
County board OKs administrative coordinator plan
On Monday, retired sheriff Larry Woebbeking received a recognition plaque from the state of Wisconsin for his many years of work in law enforcement. Pictured are (l. to r.) Sen. Jesse James, Rep. Karen Hurd, Woebbeking, BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS

Taylor County took the first big step forward in moving toward a more formalized day-to-day management structure.

On Tuesday, members of the county board ap...

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