Raise Approved For WEMA Director

Wabash County EMA director Mark Seaton is getting a raise following action yesterday by the county board. Seaton currently is paid just over $11,000 a year, but commissioner Tim Hocking proposed that the pay be increased to $16,640 based on a 20 hour a week schedule at $16 an hour. Seaton’s two assistants were granted a $100 a month stipend each. Hocking said the moves brings the pay up to state standards for WEMA departments.