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Administrator Mike Gonzalez placed on 14-day PTO; finalist for Yakima City Manager
FRANKLIN COUNTY, WA. - Although Franklin County Administrator Mike Gonzalez announced on June 18 that he would be stepping down from the county's highest-paid position, which makes him the second administrator in as many years to depart from Franklin County, the Commission is at odds with how to proceed. During...
The Boys and Girls Club celebrating an 83 year tradition
KENNEWICK, Wash. – June 24 through June 28 is National Boys and Girls Club Week. It is a week to celebrate local clubs and clubs nationwide for their work supporting kids. National Boys and Girls Club Week has been celebrated since 1941. According to the Boys and Girls Club, over 5,000 locations nationwide support over 3 million kids. There are 29 locations in Benton and Franklin County.
Mesa treasurer arrested for alleged misuse of funds
MESA – Deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office arrested the city of Mesa’s treasurer Wednesday for allegedly misusing government funds for personal items. Charmain Halverson, 50, of Lind has been under investigation for theft, injury to public record, misappropriation by treasurer, and official misconduct, all under the misuse of her purchasing privileges during her tenure as treasurer of Mesa, Washington.
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