Deputy coroner's salary increased

Two weeks ago, the Sweetwater County commissioners voted to adjust the deputy county coroner’s salary to match other pay increases awarded to the county’s chief deputies.

Garry McLean, human resources director for the county, said the increase would bring the position’s salary to 85 percent of the total paid to the coroner. The increase brings the salary from $46,750 to $55,250 a year. The increase goes into effect on Jan. 1.

Commissioner Wally Johnson said he supported the measure, in part because the coroner, Dale Majhanovich, has rarely appeared before the commissioners seeking mon...