Help wanted at West Union Town Hall
West Union Mayor Linda Oliver confirmed this morning some departures by employees from the town government. Oliver says the town’s two-year police chief, John Bowen, is retiring this month. Bowen, who has had previous municipal police experience, came to West Union in pursuit of a goal to serve as a municipal police chief. Oliver also confirmed the resignation of part-time office worker Shelia Smith, who had been designated to become the town’s clerk-treasurer. West Union’s longtime clerk-treasurer Cecelia Atkins plans to call it a career at the end of the month. Meantime, Oliver says potential replacements are being interviewed, with the application process to end on Friday.