County hires emergency director

On his first day officially acting in the position, Hardy Sperle was introduced as the new emergency management director for Custer County at Monday’s Custer County Commissioner’s meeting.

Sperle will be filling the position previously held by Mike Galloway, who was also present at the meeting to introduce Sperle.

“It feels good to pass the baton,” said Galloway.

Sperle is a lifelong Custer County re…