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Three candidates are competing to become Franklin County’s next sheriff in the November third election

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Three candidates are competing to become Franklin County’s next sheriff in the November third election. Interim Sheriff Lori Streeter, Northfield Police Chief Jon Hall, and former corrections officer Gary Gagnon are seeking the final two years of the term. Streeter is emphasizing her experience and rehabilitation programs, Hall wants greater cooperation among local police departments, and Gagnon is calling for more transparency and changes to hiring practices.

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