From the Governor's Office:
Governor Jim Doyle announced Friday that he is seeking applicants for appointment as Sheriff in Barron County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Barron County Sheriff Thomas Richie effective August 23, 2008.

The new sheriff will complete a term ending January 3, 2011.
Those interested in applying should send a resume and cover letter no later than Monday, July 28, 2008. Applicants should outline in their cover letters what professional and academic experiences qualify them to be sheriff and should describe their civic activities and community involvement in Barron County.

Potential applicants with questions about the appointment process may call Libby Gerds at 608-266-1212. Resumes and cover letters should be sent to:

Office of the governor
Attention: Libby Gerds
115 East, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53707
govappointments@wisconsin.gov

From previous WEAU story:

Sheriff Tom Richie plans to resign this summer.

He's been offered a position at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Rice Lake as a full-time law enforcement instructor.
He says the college created a new 2-year law enforcement program and he'll be able to help develop it.

Richie has served as Barron County sheriff for 5 1/2 years.
He says he's looking forward to spending more time with his son.