Turkey Creek appoints chief

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Turkey Creek Village Council, during its meeting held Tuesday, August 20, approved to appoint Travis Basco as chief of police. He was appointed acting chief during a special meeting held on August 1. Basco will be paid $16 an hour during the 60-day probationary period and then will be paid $18 an hour. The appointment of Basco comes as the police department only has...

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