Forestry chief hiring will be from within

The Langlade County Board voted today to hire internally to replace the administrator of the Forestry and Recreation Department. Filling the vacancy created by the death of Steve Jackson, who held the position until his death in November, was the only major piece of business at the January session that lasted for just over one hour. The resolution that came to the floor suggested that the position be filled after an “external” search for a candidate. But an amendment by Supervisor Ron Nye, who chairs the Forestry and Recreation Committee, to make the replacement selection internally was approved on a 17-2 vote. Full Story: Antigo Daily Journal