March 27, 2025
Union County Sheriff Mike Justice, left, talks with dispatchers Rose Robinson, middle, and Stephanie Wilhelm, right, in the 911 dispatch center at the sheriff’s office recently. Justice shared his thoughts with the Journal-Tribune about taking on the role as Union County Sheriff as well as some guiding principles for the job. (Gazette photo by Michael Williamson)
The people-first sheriff
Editor’s note: Union County Sheriff Mike Justice allowed the Journal-Tribune to shadow him as he went about his rounds one day recently, sharing his perspectives a few months in on the job.
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By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette
Just a few months into the job, Mike Justice said being sheriff is and isn’t what he expected it to be.
Since first stepping into the role in November and officially so in January, Justice said he’s keeping busy but enjoying the experience.
“I’m busy, but it’s not always the kind of busy I expected to be,” he said on an active Thursday morning. “So far, it’s not as stressful as I thought …
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