Five Cole County officials gathered at the courthouse Friday morning to be sworn into their offices. The Division I courtroom on the third floor of the historic building was full of friends, family and colleagues supporting the elected officials.
Mark Eichholz, officially the new Cole County circuit clerk, was sworn in to his new position in a brief ceremony Thursday at the Cole County Circuit Court.
The incoming Cole County circuit clerk is asking for a state audit of the office because he alleges some funds were misappropriated during the outgoing circuit clerk s term.
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