Live Breaking News & Updates on Knox County Circuit Clerk Kelly Cheesman

After 22 years serving Knox County as the Circuit Clerk and 42 years working in the Circuit Clerk's office, Kelly Cheesman is calling it quits. The long-time public servant submitted a letter to the Knox County Board last month announcing her retirement from the office effective September 30. The Knox County Board appointed Deputy Clerk Mary Ostrander to Cheesman's position in a special meeting Wednesday night. Ostrander has been a Deputy Clerk for the last 22 years. Board members heaped on the praise for Cheesman's service to the county over the last two decades. "I would just like to reiterate some of the comments that were made at the last meeting to Kelly," said David Amor. "I think you've done a yeoman's job for all the time at least that I've been on the board. It's been a pleasure to work with you." "I've been here 20 years. Kelly, through thick and thin, above and beyond the call of duty, this county owes you v ....

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