Friday, December 19, 2025

ARTICLES BY CANDA HARBAUGH/THE WESTERN NEWS

Retirees

After newcomers took the oath to replace them in office last Thursday, retired County Commissioner John Konzen, Sheriff Daryl Anderson, and 19th District Judicial Court Justice Michael Prezeau were honored at a retirement party. Konzen and Anderson served 12 years in office and Prezeau nearly 16 years.
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Oath Prezeau

Outgoing 19th District Judicial Court Justice Michael Prezeau administers the oath of office last Thursday to his successor, Jim Wheelis. Prezeau served nearly 16 years on the bench.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Oath Bowe

Retiring Sheriff Daryl Anderson pins the new sheriff, Roby Bowe, after Bowe took the oath of office last Thursday. All elected county officials took their oath one at a time in a standing room only district courtroom that day.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Oath Downey

District Court Judge Michael Prezeau, right, swears in Ron Downey on Thursday as the new Lincoln County commissioner for District 2.
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