Culwell, Hessler & Reeves Win In Columbia County

DAYTON - With only 510 votes remaining uncounted

in Columbia County by Tuesday night, showing a high 80 percent voter turn out, some candidates could declare sure wins while others

were hopeful but reserved.

In the heated races for county prosecutor and county

sheriff, only the bid for sheriff produced definitive results by Election Night.

Incumbent Walt Hessler, with 63.57 percent of votes, defeated Mark Franklin by 562 votes, a victory that cannot be denied.

Waiting inside the Columbia County courthouse to hear the unofficial count Tuesday night, Hessler displayed his usual mild-mannered

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