The county has an active program to combat the problem of "welfare fraud" in its various forms. The county's enforcement program, according to human services department figures, collected $281,000 in mistaken and fraudulent overpayments in 2011.

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Two days of interviews with the three finalists for superintendent of schools came to naught when the clear favorite withdrew his name from consideration.

Jeff Perry was reportedly the candidate who drew the most support from the school board, two interview panels and the citizens who attended an open house at the close of the interviews last Saturday.

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