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Clinton County commissioners have fired jail matron Ashley Kelly following felony charges and pressure from the county commissioners. The commissioners terminated Kelly’s employment during a Tuesday morning meeting, according to officials. Ashley Kelly faces charges of fraud, theft and official misconduct. Her husband, Sheriff Richard Kelly, also faces related charges. PREVIOUS | Clinton County sheriff, jail matron booked; commissioners call …
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── Clinton County Budget (2023) ── Total county budget: $20.5M County population: 32,944 Per-capita spending: $621/resident Poverty: 3,156 residents (10%) Median household income: $65K General: $13.6M [67%] ($413/resident) COUNTY COUNCIL: $3.0M → Employee Benefits $2.7M, Professional Services $120K, Salaries and Wages $105K ⚠ $140 in unitemized 'Other' categories COUNTY SHERIFF: $1.4M → Salaries and Wages $720K, Professional Services $347K, Operating …