COUNTY LOOKS AT DIGITAL RECORD KEEPING

An initiative to digitalize Williams County original public records is being considered after being first proposed at the county board of commissioners meeting Tuesday morning.

Kari Evenson, Williams County treasurer/recorder is having preliminary talks with title service company Deister, Ward & Witcher Inc., (DWW) to digitally reproduce the county's land and mineral records from the late 1800's to 1984. The process would be free if DWW can keep a copy of these records, which Evenson doesn't see as a problem since this information is public domain.

"This would save us an incredible amount of money and time," added Evenson.

She is exploring other alternatives, however, before making a decision.