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SEVEN BAYS-The current police chief in Reardan wants to level up. Andy Manke, a former Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputy and a 22-year retired veteran of the Army/National Guard, is one of five candidates running for Lincoln County Sheriff this election cycle.

The decision to run was an easy one for the county native.

"I have the biggest leadership resume out of all the candidates combined," Manke said. "I've had professional development in leadership, not to mention the fact that I've led soldiers in combat on multiple tours."

If Manke is elected, changes would be coming to the she...