Commission working to fill county's legal void

In the wake of Hill County Attorney Karen Alley and Deputy Hill County Attorney R. Timothy Jeffrey announcing their resignations within six weeks of each other, the Hill County Commission is moving to temporarily fill the void that will be left after their departure.

Alley announced her departure last month after accepting a position at the Montana Association of Counties, and Jeffrey announced his departure last week. The former’s resignation is effective Oct. 24, and the latter’s is effective Nov. 2.

Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson said Friday afternoon the commission is in c...