We are very proud to announce the first recipient of the "Brown County Sheriff's Office Memorial Scholarship" which is dedicated to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Abigail Vaught, senior at Horton high school was awarded the scholarship Tuesday evening May 9th, at the Horton high school gymnasium. Brown County Sheriff John Merchant and Public Safety Resource Deputy J. D. Clary presented the $1,000 scholarship along with a certificate and a Sheriff's challenge coin. The coin was designed in honor of Deputy Todd Michael Widman, who lost his life serving the citizens of Brown County on March 1, 2000.

All of us at the Brown County Sheriffs office wish Abigail and all the Horton High School graduating seniors the very best in their future endeavors.

Posted from Facebook 2-1-22