Welch Appointed Coroner

The selection committee formed by Stephenson County Board Chairman William Hadley has completed their search and a recommendation has been made for the appointment of Todd Welch to become the next Stephenson County Coroner. The recommendation to appoint Todd Welch as Stephenson County Coroner was scheduled to be voted upon by the full Stephenson County Board at their March 18th meeting.

During the Coroner search process, a total of six candidates applied for the position. Stephenson County Board Member Andy Schroeder, the chairman of the selection committee, said. "The field of applicants...